Dementia Friendly Fort Worth

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers
2021-04-13 06:30 - 08:00 (America/Chicago) | ON-LINE EVENT
Stress Busting for Family Caregivers is a 9-week program that provides care partners with stress management techniques, relaxation and coping strategies. Participants are able to connect with others on the caregiving journey.
This program will be facilitated by experts from BakerRipley and the James L. West Center.

Date: Tuesday 04/06/21
Date: Tuesday 04/13/21
Date: Tuesday 04/20/21
Date: Tuesday 04/27/21
Date: Tuesday 05/04/21

RSVP: Register at caregiver@bakerripley.org or at 713-558-6343

Compassionate Touch™ for Families
2021-04-16 07:30 - 08:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Come learn an easy & intuitive technique that combines touch and communication in such a way that it can reduce challenging behaviors in people with dementia and reduce stress in care-partners. Compassionate Touch™ also enhances quality of life for those in the later stages of life.
Compassionate Touch™ is a program of Age-u-cate Training Institute. James L. West is an Agency Partner and Master Trainer

RSVP: Register HERE

Virtual programs: Dementia Live Experience & Presentation - Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
2021-04-22 06:00 - 07:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Join Overture Home Care and the Alzheimer’s Association for this virtual learning experience.
Virtual Dementia Live experience:

Attendees will participate in a Virtual Dementia Live presentation where household items will be used to engage in a brief, interactive simulation. Participants gain greater awareness and understanding of the constant struggles (24/7) affecting persons with dementia.

Presentation: Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
REGISTER

ESSENTIALS OF CAREGIVING SERIES: Tools to Navigate the Caregiving Role
2021-05-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2021-05-13 09:00 - 10:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
The Caring for the Caregiver program supports family caregivers through education, research, and practice. We provide classes and workshops for family caregivers to build
confidence and resilience in caregiving.
Join us for a series of presentations that will provide you with education and information
about resources to support you in your caregiving role.
For more information on these events, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu.
D A T E S & T O P I C S: To register, click on the session title.
Thu, February 11, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST: What to Expect After a Diagnosis
This session is a supportive and safe environment where you can learn and share your concerns and questions after you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. You will hear tips from both professional and family caregiver experts about how to manage the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis and what to expect next. Attendees will receive resources to help guide this discussion.
Thu, March 11, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST: Community Resource Fair
This month’s virtual presentation is led by a panel of community speakers from local organizations who will help you through your journey. Attendees can expect to from experts who help caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia find resources and talk to experts who can explain and give more insight into the many programs offered in San Antonio and surrounding areas.
Thu, April 8, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT: What’s Covered Understanding Benefits
This month’s virtual presentation will examine and try to make sense of what’s happening in Medicare and Medicaid, including the impacts of COVID-19.
Thu, May 13, 2021 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT: Understanding APS & Guardianship
This presentation will provide an overview of Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and understanding the in’s and outs of guardianship APS programs promote the safety, independence, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are or are in danger of, being abused, neglected by self or others, or financially exploited, and who are unable to protect themselves. Join us for this informative and interactive presentation as we discuss what you can expect from services provided by APS.

Optimal Brain Aging: Normal vs. Not Normal Aging & Understanding Risk for Dementia
2021-05-12 12:30 - 13:30 | NorthPark YMCA – 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244, 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76244, United States
The Optimal Brain Aging Series includes four, one-hour programs that teach and promote independent and healthy brain aging.
Join each week as we discuss:

Date: Wednesday 05/12/21 Normal vs. Not Normal Aging & Understanding Risk for Dementia
Date: Wednesday 05/19/21 Exercise & Diet for Brain Heath
Date: Wednesday 05/26/21 Sleep & Managing Stress for Brain Health
Date: Wednesday 06/02/21 Cognitive Exercise & Socialization for Brain Health

Location: NorthPark YMCA – 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
RSVP:RSVP with Northpark YMCA at 817-993-1333

On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity: You’re Invited
2021-05-13 09:00 - 10:00 | ON-LINE WEBINAR
“On Dementia” Book Series Features Conversations with Leaders in Elder Care!
The Frye Art Museum in Seattle, WA, in partnership with Aging Wisdom and the University of Washington Memory and Brain Wellness Center presents On Dementia: Care, Community, and Creativity, a series of three conversations with leaders in elder care who have published books in 2020 that bring hope, connection, and joy to adults living with dementia, their care partners, families, friends, and those who provide support. Each program will be a Zoom webinar, including an interview with the author, readings from their new book, and questions from the audience. Participants are not required to attend all three conversations in the series.
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday March 11 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Lynn Casteel Harper, author of On Vanishing: Mortality, Dementia, and What It Means to Disappear, in conversation with Marigrace Becker, Program Manager, Community Education and Impact, UW Medicine Memory and Brain Wellness Center.
Expanding our understanding of dementia beyond progressive vacancy and dread, On Vanishing makes provides encouragement and meaningful examples of better ways of caring for, and thinking about, our fellow beings. Weaving together personal stories with theology, history, philosophy, literature, and science, Harper confronts our elemental fears of disappearance and death, drawing on her own experiences with people living with dementia both in the American healthcare system and within her own family. It is a rich and startling work of nonfiction that reveals cognitive change as an essential aspect of what it means to be mortal.
Lynn Casteel Harper a minister, chaplain, and essayist. Her work has appeared in Kenyon Review Online, North American Review, and Catapult magazine. She is a Barbara Deming Fund grant recipient and the winner of the 2017 Orison Anthology Prize in Nonfiction. She lives in New York City and is currently the minister of older adults at The Riverside Church.
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday April 8 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Susan H. McFadden, PhD, author of Dementia-Friendly Communities: Why We Need Them and How We Can Create Them, in conversation with Keri Pollock, Director of Marketing and Communications, Aging Wisdom.
Intentional, thoughtfully engaged dementia-friendly communities can give people with dementia the opportunity to continue living with purpose, reciprocal personal relationships, and enrichment. A positive thread throughout Dementia-Friendly Communities is that “underpinning successful dementia-friendly communities is an awareness of people with dementia as active citizens, and the importance of supporting engagement in community life.”
Susan H. McFadden, PhD, is an experienced researcher and practitioner in the field of dementia. She was formerly Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh and co-founded Fox Valley Memory Project (FVMP), whose vision is to help create dementia-friendly communities. She is co-author, with her husband John, of “Aging Together: Dementia, Friendship, and Flourishing Communities.”
2 – 3 p.m. Thursday May 13 Learn more and REGISTER: https://fryemuseum.org/program/creative_aging_workshops
Join Anne Basting, PhD, author of Creative Care: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia and Elder Care, in conversation with Mary Jane Knecht, Manager, Creative Aging Programs, Frye Art Museum.
A MacArthur Genius Grant recipient, Basting pioneers a radical change in how we interact with people who struggle with dementia. Basting’s proven methods use storytelling and active listening to stimulate the brain and awaken imagination. Rooted in twenty-five years of research, “Creative Care” offers encouragement and creative techniques on how to bring connection, light and joy to the lives of elders and to those who care for them.
Anne Basting, PhD is a leader in transforming aging and elder care and a recipient of a MacArthur Genius Grant. She is the founder of the nonprofit Timeslips, which implements her innovative approach to memory care, and is the author of three previous books, “The Stages of Age,” “Forget Memory,” and “The Penelope Project.” Her work as founding director of University of Wisconsin Milwaukee’s Center for Age and Community was also featured in the PBS documentary “The Penelope Project” (2011).

Optimal Brain Aging: Exercise & Diet for Brain Heath
2021-05-19 12:30 - 13:30 | NorthPark YMCA – 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244, 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76244, United States
The Optimal Brain Aging Series includes four, one-hour programs that teach and promote independent and healthy brain aging.
Join each week as we discuss:

Date: Wednesday 05/12/21 Normal vs. Not Normal Aging & Understanding Risk for Dementia
Date: Wednesday 05/19/21 Exercise & Diet for Brain Heath
Date: Wednesday 05/26/21 Sleep & Managing Stress for Brain Health
Date: Wednesday 06/02/21 Cognitive Exercise & Socialization for Brain Health

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: NorthPark YMCA – 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244

RSVP:RSVP with Northpark YMCA at 817-993-1333

Optimal Brain Aging: Sleep & Managing Stress for Brain Health
2021-05-26 12:30 - 13:30 | NorthPark YMCA – 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX 76244, 9100 N. Beach Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76244, United States

Managing Behaviors & Sleep Disturbances in People with Dementia
2021-08-31 05:00 - 06:15
REGISTER HERE

Tuesday, August 31, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM CDT
24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3900
View Chapter Website

Behavior is a powerful form of communication and is one of the primary ways for people with dementia to communicate their needs and feelings as the ability to use language is lost. However, some behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Join us to learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.

Additional Information

Program will be presented by Wendy Parker, LSW, Advance Care Planning Facilitator, Vitas Healthcare and Micheal Scullin, PhD, Director Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience, Baylor University.

Dementia 360: The Series
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-21

Legal & Financial Planning
2021-09-30 05:00 - 07:00
First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth
800 W. 5th Street I Fort Worth, TX 76102
Register. fumcfw.org/alzregister
Contact: Gail Snider I gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266

Legal & Financial Planning
Presented by Aaron J. Shutt, Attorney with Paup, Shutt & Associates
Sunday | September 26 | 112:15 -2:30 pm | Room 340 | Box lunch $10 (Sunday only- cash or check)
Thursday | September 30 | 10:00 am -12:00 pm | Room 340
Seating limited to 20 | Registration required
Are your “affairs in order?’ What does that even mean?
If like most of us, you’re not exactly sure – and ii seems so much like a moving target that you’ve shoved it off to that “someday” pile, we’d like to help you drag this uncomfortable chore back front and center so you can feel the relief of checking this important box once and for all.
We invite you to join us on Sunday, September 26th from 12:15 – 2:30 or Thursday, September 30th from 10:00 am to noon for the informative and insightful workshop, Legal & Financial Planning presented by Aaron J. Shutt, Attorney with Paup, Shutt & Associates.
We’ll cover a variety of topics including wills, estate planning, and funding for long term care as well as funeral expenses and directives – and how to organize this information to make rt easy to find and keep updated.
While none of these topics are any fun to think or talk about, taking the time to address them in a thoughtful, thorough, and comprehensive way is a gift both to yourself and lo your family in the years ahead.

Understanding and Recognizing Other Brain Disorders
2021-09-30 09:00 - 10:30

I Made a Promise: Coping with Guilt and Heartache with Promises are Broken (CE Credit)
2021-10-04 06:00 - 07:00
I Made a Promise: Coping with Guilt and Heartache with Promises are Broken
October 4th Online
11 am-12 pm
Free 1.0 CE Credit for Nursing, Social Work & LPC!

Family Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia: Savvy Caregiver
2021-10-05 13:00 - 15:00
TEXAS HEALTHY AT HOME
is providing Free Classes to Family Caregivers for Loved Ones with Dementia.
Phone: 972-584-7180
Email: info@teaxashealthyathome.org
Savvy Caregiver™ teaches practical, proven ways to lighten the load of caregivers who want the best for a family member or friend living with dementia, The course will be presented online via Zoom and helps caregivers:
• Feel more confident and competent
• Feel less stress
• Learn how to care for themselves while caring for others
• Understand Alzheimer’s and dementia better
• Learn how to address challenging behaviors
• Identify helpful resources
The course will be held in four sessions and caregivers may sign up now for the October or November course schedules by dicking on the registration links below or calling 972-584-7180. The number of participants is limited to allow for discussion.

Managing Dementia & Coexisting Conditions
2021-10-06 06:30 - 07:30
Managing Dementia & Coexisting Conditions
With Barbara Harty, GNP, MSN Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine & Geriatrics at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth

October 6th
11 :30am – 12:30pm Online
Free 1.0 CE Credit for Nursing, Social Work & LPC

Mystical Hope by Cynthia Bourgeault, and the Practice of Centering Prayer - Open Group
2021-10-11 02:00 - 03:00
Mystical Hope by Cynthia Bourgeault, and the Practice of Centering Prayer
We will read short passages from the book “Mystical Hope” by Rev. Cynthia Bourgeault, friend and colleague of Fr. Richard Rohr. Each session, we will take 30 minutes for deep-diving, soulful discussions. After the first 30 minutes, we will begin the shared, silent practice of Centering Prayer. If you are not familiar with Centering Prayer, this is your chance to learn and practice this contemplative experience of prayer that helps deepen hope and experience peace.
Here is an intro to Centering Prayer: http://www.centeringprayer.com
Tuesdays and Fridays 7:00-8:00 am
https://zoom.fumcfw.org/2

Hope is a Muscle - Open Group
2021-10-11 04:30 - 05:30
Hope is a Muscle
This open group is based on a new 20-part course by Krista Tippett, award-winning interviewer of “On Being” podcast. Together we will be exploring different topics that relate directly to growing stronger with deepening hope. (Topics such as: “Befriending Hopelessness,” “Rising to Your Best Self,” “Moral Imagination,” and “Tending Joy” will be explored.). People can prepare ahead of our gatherings or just drop in for discussions grounded in 10-15 min audios and readings shared each week.
Mondays 9:30-10:30 am
https://zoom.fumcfw.org/2

From Pain to Purpose: Transformation Through Adversity - Open Group
2021-10-11 04:30 - 05:30
From Pain to Purpose: Transformation Through Adversity
This weekly, open group welcomes anyone who desires help with “breathing through pain”… whether current, chronic, or from the past. We can open inner space for a deeper sense of peace and healing through soulful connection and exploring contemplative practices. Through support and prayer practices, participants can discover blessings of gratitude that encourage us all to live with a deeper purpose. “If we do not transform our pain, we will most assuredly transmit it—usually to those closest to us.” – Fr. Richard Rohr
Wednesdays 9:30-10:30 am
https://zoom.fumcfw.org/2

Spirituality and the Twelve Steps: Breathing Underwater by Richard Rohr - Open Group
2021-10-11 04:30 - 05:30
Spirituality and the Twelve Steps: Breathing Underwater by Richard Rohr
We live in a rushed culture that tempts us to accept quick-fix pseudo-solutions. At the same time, the spiritual path helps us meet challenges authentically and discover deepening hope, healing, and purpose. As we explore Richard Rohr’s book “Breathing Underwater” and safely share soul stories, this open, weekly group will help us gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual wisdom of the 12 – step orientation to addictions of all sorts.
Fridays 9:30-10:30 am
https://zoom.fumcfw.org/2

Advance Directives Workshop
2021-10-14 05:00 - 07:00
Advance Directives Workshop
Linda Abel, RN & Rev. Phyllis Barren, Assoc. Pastor FUMCFW
Thursday | October 14 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Room 340
Sunday | October 17 | 12:15 – 2:30 | Room 340 | Box Lunch $10
Seating Limited to 25 | Registration required
“People are destined to die once and then face judgement.” Hebrews 9:27
We are all going to die, but some of us will be prepared and others will not. Are you prepared? Join Linda Abel and Rev. Phyllis Barren for this workshop on Advanced Directives — preparing and communicating your wishes regarding your end-of-life care. What about those you will leave behind? Have you prepared to give them the gift of knowing exactly what you want concerning the celebration of your life, your funeral? Rev. Phyllis Barren will give guidance on preparing in advance for your funeral.

COVID & Care: Hope and Caution After the Pandemic
2021-10-14 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a series of free CEU programs designed to enhance your knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. CEUs are provided at no charge for social workers, licensed professional counselors and nurses. These programs are hosted in partnership with North Central Area Education Health Center.
COVID & Care: Hope and Caution After the Pandemic
Thursday, October 14, 4 – 5:30 p.m. CT
Join G.J. Hodson, MA, a researcher, former dementia caregiver, and current Alzheimer’s Association volunteer for a dynamic discussion on the mental health impact of COVID, and what to expect as we emerge from the pandemic.
1.0 CEU
REGISTER HERE

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Simulated Experience
2021-10-21 11:00 - 13:00
Join us for a series of free CEU programs designed to enhance your knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. CEUs are provided at no charge for social workers, licensed professional counselors and nurses. These programs are hosted in partnership with North Central Area Education Health Center.
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia: A Simulated Experience
Thursday, October 21, 4 – 6 p.m. CT
Kate Taylor, DNP and Karen Meadows, MSN, RN of the UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth will lead you on an interactive journey to understand how a person with dementia interacts with and interprets the world around them.
2.0 CEUs
REGISTER HERE

New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
2021-10-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for a series of free CEU programs designed to enhance your knowledge of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. CEUs are provided at no charge for social workers, licensed professional counselors and nurses. These programs are hosted in partnership with North Central Area Education Health Center.
New Advances in Alzheimer’s Treatments
Thursday, October 28, 4 – 5 p.m. CT
Natalee Oliver, LCSW, MSG, BBA, LNFA a clinical social worker and social work professor at Tarleton State, will share the exciting new advances in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, and what you need to know about them.
1.0 CEU
REGISTER HERE

What Your Phone Can Do For You- But Watch Out For Those Scammers!
2021-11-04 05:00 - 07:00
What Your Phone Can Do For You- But Watch Out For Those Scammers!
Rev. Phyllis Barren, Assoc. Pastor FUMCFW
Thursday | November 4 | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm | Room 340
Sunday | November 14 | 12:15 – 2:30 | Room 340 | Box Lunch $10
Seating limited to 25 | Registration required
Understanding phone technology and scams!

There are so many helpful tools your phone can be used for but becoming phone and tech savvy can be tricky. Come learn some basic skills around making your phone work for you. We will also be joined by Guardianship Services expert who will educate us on avoiding the scams coming at us from all directions, especially those targeting seniors.

Dementia Friendly Chapel Service- On-Line Event (Wed)
2022-01-05 10:00 - 22:00 | ON-LINE EVENT
Wednesdays| 10:00 – 10:45 pm | On-Line Chapel
Join us each Wednesday for this special service that includes singing old hymns, hearing the stories behind some of our favorite hymns, scripture reading, and prayer, but no sermon. Join us as we enjoy these old familiar hymns.
Watch live with First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth WATCH LIVE or on YouTube WATCH LIVE

If you miss the live broadcast, you can watch any time on YouTube.
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Dementia Friendly Chapel Service- On-Line Event (Sunday)
2022-01-09 14:00 - 14:45 | ON-LINE EVENT
Sundays| 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm | On-Line Chapel
Join us each Sunday for this special service that includes singing old hymns, hearing the stories behind some of our favorite hymns, scripture reading, and prayer, but no sermon. Join us as we enjoy these old familiar hymns.
Watch live with First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth WATCH LIVE or on YouTube WATCH LIVE
If you miss the live broadcast, you can watch any time on YouTube.
Watch on Facebook anytime: WATCH ANYTIME
Watch on YouTube anytime: WATCH ANYTIME

Let’s Get Together — A Social Club for Seniors (Monday-Friday)
2022-01-17 11:30 - 12:15 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | 11:30 am – 12:15 pm
Zoom Meeting | Registration required
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth has collaborated with Texas Health Resources to launch a new program designed to engage those who are lonely and socially isolated. Do you know someone who could benefit from this program? See program details below and contact us today for more information.
Let’s Get Together — a Social Club for Seniors! Join us for this daily online activity session designed to engage seniors who are living at home and struggle with anxiety, boredom, depression, loneliness and have limited opportunities to engage socially with others. Each session will feature a guest presenter who will guide participants through fun and engaging activities. Participants will be joined by others who find themselves in a similar situation.
These activities will include things like arts, games, music, movement, all with a social component. Having a routine can be a major benefit for seniors at home and staying connected can reduce the risk for heart disease, stroke, and dementia, the program is offered five days a week!
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266 |817-994-3803
When you are not connected to friends or family, you may have a:

29% higher chance of having heart disease
32% higher chance of having a stroke
50% higher chance of having dementia.

Take action today!
REGISTER JOIN ZOOM MEETING
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FORT WORTH
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266

Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Care Partner Training
2022-01-19 04:00 - 05:30
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family Care Partner Training

6-week series
Meets every Wednesday from Jan. 19 – Feb. 23
10 am – 11:30 am
Safely In-Person at
Legacy Living at Arlington
1501 NE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
*Pre-arranged complementary care can be provided

The six sessions cover in detail:
What to Expect: Understand what to expect as the disease progresses
Communication Part 1: Best ways to communicate with loved ones
Comm. Part 2: Understand how persons with dementia communicate
Daily Living & Home Safety: Seeing the world through their eyes
Reducing Stress & Coping Skills: Taking care of the caregiver
Planning for the Future: Preparing for next steps and getting help

Registration is required!
RSVP to Legacy Living at 817-795-1700 or Tricia at 817-505-9997

Alzheimer's & Dementia Family Care Partner Training
2022-01-20 04:00 - 05:30
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family Care Partner Training

6-week series
Meets every Wednesday from Jan. 19 – Feb. 23
10 am – 11:30 am
Safely In-Person at
Legacy Living at Arlington
1501 NE Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington
*Pre-arranged complementary care can be provided

The six sessions cover in detail:
What to Expect: Understand what to expect as the disease progresses

Communication Part 1: Best ways to communicate with loved ones

Communication Part 2: Understand how persons with dementia communicate

Daily Living & Home Safety: Seeing the world through their eyes

Reducing Stress & Coping Skills: Taking care of the caregiver

Planning for the Future: Preparing for next steps and getting help

Registration is required!
RSVP to Legacy Living at 817-795-1700 or Tricia at 817-505-9997
