Teepa Snow: How to Effectively Respond to Challenging Statements

Online

How to Effectively Respond to Challenging Statements Senior Helpers is excited to once again join forces with dementia care expert Teepa Snow for this informative online event. Teepa will explain how to respond to three statements that are commonly encountered when individuals are living with brain change: “I want to go home!” “I don’t want […]

Person-Centered Care for Behavioral Variant FTD: Managing Symptoms and Providing Supportive Care

AFTD is pleased to present a continuing education webinar targeted to healthcare professionals. Person-Centered Care for Behavioral Variant FTD: Managing Symptoms and Providing Supportive Care The symptoms of behavioral variant FTD (bvFTD), the most common FTD disorder, include impaired executive functioning and social comportment. Caregivers of persons with bvFTD face a unique set of challenges, including […]

TAKE ACTION: REDUCE YOUR RISK OF ALZHEIMER’S

Alzheimer's Association Presents: A virtual program celebrating Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and discover hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Friday, June 24 | Noon - 1 p.m. […]

Dementia Friendly Chapel Service- On-Line Event (Sunday)

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 […]

Dealing with Dementia Workshop For Family & Professional Caregivers

A Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Workshop June 27th from 1 - 5 pm CST  Registration closes end of day 6/2 Free 4.0 CE Hours for Nursing, Social Work, & LPC  Do you need help in these areas: Understanding Dementia; Managing Difficult Behaviors; Handing Stress; and Problem Solving? The Dealing with Dementia workshop is for […]

Dementia Friendly Chapel Service- On-Line Event (Wed)

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 […]

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family Caregiver Training 

Six-session educational program meeting either online or in person!  Meets every Thursday starting June 9th through July 14th  10:30am - 12:00pm Online or in-person at the James L. West Center 1111 Summit Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102 You are not alone! Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia can be difficult. Care partners […]

Event Series Stress Busting for Family Caregivers

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers

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 […]

FREE

Let’s Get Together — A Social Club for Seniors (Monday-Friday)

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 […]