Dementia Friendly Fort Worth

Living with Alzheimer’s: Early Stage Care Partners Part 1
2019-02-06 04:45 - 06:15 (America/Chicago) | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
In the early stage of Alzheimer’s disease, families face new questions as they adjust. What does the diagnosis mean? What kinds of plans need to be made? What resources are available to help? Join us for this 3-part series to hear practical answers to the questions that arise in the early stage. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you can do to cope with the changes that come with an early-stage diagnosis.
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
10:45 – 12:15 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100

Dementia Friendly Chapel Service
2019-02-06 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-01-30 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-01-23 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-01-16 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-01-09 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-01-02 04:00 - 04:30 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Chapel, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Wednesdays | 10:00 – 10:30 am | Chapel
Join us each Wednesday for a 30-minute service including singing of old hymns, scripture reading, and prayer. This weekly service is open to all persons with special needs, care partners, and families.

Healthy Living for Brain & Body
2019-01-23 12:00 - 13:30, 2019-01-23 04:45 - 06:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Wednesday, January 23, 2019
10:45 am – noon | Room 340
Sherry Williams, M.A. CCHW, Chronic Disease Health Educator
Tarrant County Public Health – Chronic Disease Prevention Division
6:00 – 7:30 pm | Room 340 | Dr. Judith O’Jile, UNT Health Science Center Neuropsychologist
Registration required | Seating limited to 100

Teepa Snow Live Rebroadcast: Baby Boomers and Who Will Care For Them
2019-01-09 04:45 - 06:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join us for a rebroadcast of the Teepa Snow Live event from September 7: Baby Boomers and Who Will Care for Them. Learn about demographics and care patterns; compare current care settings with expectations and needs for care and housing for Baby Boomers cand hear about preparatory activities that can optimize care options for physical, mental, social, and financial well-being in later life for Baby Boomers. If you attended the live event and know someone who could benefit from Teepa’s wealth of knowledge, invite them to attend.
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
10:45 am – noon | Room 340 | Seating limited to 100 | Registration required

Dementia Friendly Christmas WorshipFirst United Methodist Church of Fort Worth
2018-12-19 03:30 - 04:30 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Chapel, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Join us for a special service featuring the Christmas story from the Gospel of Luke, Christmas carols, candlelight and communion (for those who wish to receive it). Christmas cookies and other goodies will follow this service. Bring family and friends to this special time of worship together. Wednesday, December 19, 2018 in the Chapel. 9:30 to 10:30 am and 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
