Essential of Caregiving: Learning Skills Together--Virtual Event
2020-10-29 05:00 - 06:45, 2020-11-03 04:00 - 05:45, 2020-11-05 04:00 - 05:45 (America/Chicago)
Join the Caring for the Caregiver Program for the Learning Skills Together Workshop. This workshop is intended for families and families of choice who are caring for someone with dementia and other cognitive conditions. Learning Skills Together is a 2-week course that is delivered by video conference (Zoom) over 4 sessions. Each session will be 1.5 hours. During this program, topics covered will include transfer/fall prevention, home safety, medication management, and issues related to behavior management.
Session Dates: Tuesday, October 27th Thursday, October 29th Tuesday, November 3rd Thursday, November 5th
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We are evaluating the Learning Skills Together in a research study. Family Caregivers, including families of choice (for example friends), who are assisting someone living with mid-stage dementia may also be eligible to participate in a study regarding how participation in the Learning Skills Together Program affects caregivers.
If you would like to help us with this research, click here to find out if you might be eligible.
Session Dates: Tuesday, October 27th Thursday, October 29th Tuesday, November 3rd Thursday, November 5th
For more information on this event, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu or 210-450-8862 for assistance with registering.
*Note: If you are a professional and would like more information about this program please email brackett@uthscsa.edu to sign-up for an informational session.*

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia
2020-10-29 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-30 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-11-02 04:30 - 05:00, 2020-11-03 04:30 - 05:00, 2020-11-04 04:30 - 05:00, 2020-11-05 04:30 - 05:00, 2020-11-06 04:30 - 05:00, 2020-11-09 04:30 - 05:00 and 4 more dates | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | October, November, & December, 2020
10:30 – 11:00 am | Zoom Meeting
Registration recommended
Join us for this half-hour online activity session designed to engage people who are living at home with dementia. Each session will feature a guest presenter who will guide participants through fun and engaging activities they can do from home.
These activities will include things like music therapy, movement, arts, sing-a-longs, and social opportunities. Having a routine can be a major benefit for those with dementia, so we have chosen to offer this program five days a week! Special thanks to the United Way Area Agency on Aging grant funding for making this possible.
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-994-3803
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Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building--Virtual Event
2020-10-29 06:00 - 06:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Bite Sized Caregiver Skill Building 30-minute Online Sessions
click on each class to register
Change Your Thinking: All or Nothing October 1 @ 11am
Long Distance Caregiving October 13 @11am
Change Your Thinking: Labeling October 15 @11am
Communication in Early Stages October 20 @11am
Change Your Thinking: Overgeneralizing October 22 @11am
Communication in Middle Stages October 27 @11am
Change Your Thinking: Mental Filter October 29 @11am

On-Line Support Group for Families and Friends of Persons Living With Dementia
2020-10-30 06:00 - 07:00, 2020-11-04 07:00 - 08:00, 2020-11-06 05:00 - 06:00, 2020-11-11 07:00 - 08:00
Twice Weekly Online Support Groups for Families & Friends of Persons with Dementia
Lead by Licensed Professional Counselor & Dementia Care Expert
Every Wednesday @ 1 – 2 pm and/or
Every Friday @ 11am – 12 pm
Our Support Groups are designed to help caregivers reduce their feelings of stress, depression, and anxiety, and to improve their coping skills and well-being. There is a topic of discussion each week, as well as time for open conversation. Have questions or want more information? Call us
at 817-877-1199.
REGISTER here for WEDNESDAYS
REGISTER here for FRIDAYS

Stress Management--On-Line Event
2020-11-02 07:00 - 07:30, 2020-11-09 07:00 - 07:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Connect with us every Monday from 1 – 1:30pm to learn about and practice stress management techniques that are shown to reduce stress and help us better cope with our lives. Everyone is welcome!
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Nov. 2 – Eating Well
Nov. 9 – Positive Self Talk
Nov. 16 – Chair Chi
Nov. 23 – Laughter Yoga
Nov. 30 – Reminiscing
Dec. 7 – Deep Breathing 2.0

Ask the Experts--Weekly Virtual Event
2020-11-02 10:00 - 11:00, 2020-11-09 10:00 - 11:00
Weekly Ask the Experts Live on Facebook – Mondays @ 4pm
We will be answering commonly asked questions on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and caregiving challenges! Watch us live on Facebook or visit our James L. West Center YouTube Channel later to watch the recordings.
Email your questions to caregiver@jameslwest.org

Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building--on-line event
2020-11-05 05:00 - 05:30, 2020-11-10 05:00 - 05:30, 2020-11-12 05:00 - 05:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Join us for these 30-minute Online Sessions for help with a variety of skills needed for caregiving.
Click on each class to register
Change Your Thinking: Discount the Positive Nov 5 @ 11am
Communication in Late Stages Nov 10 @ 11am
Change Your Thinking: Jump to Conclusions Nov 12 @ 11am
Activities for the Early Stages Nov 17 @ 11am
Change Your Thinking: Magnify & Minimize Nov 19 @ 11am
Activities for the Mid Stages Nov 24 @ 11am
Activities for the Late Stages Dec 1 @ 11 am

Getting Through the Holidays with COVID and Dementia: Virtual and In-Person Support Groups
2020-11-10 07:00 - 08:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth, 800 W 5th St., Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Join us for a 4-week Dementia Support Group with in-person and virtual options presented by Dementia Friendly Fort Worth and James L. West Center for Dementia Care. These sessions are designed to help those caring for someone with dementia to get through the holidays with less stress.
November 10
November 17
December 1
December 15
In-person group is limited to 8 participants. Location: First United Methodist Church: 750 w. 5th St., 3rd floor Conference Room. Masks must be worn over the nose and mouth. Only medically necessary food/beverages allowed–nothing provided. On-line PRESCREENING REQUIRED. SCREEN HERE
All others will join by zoom. REGISTRATION REQUIRED: jcobb@JamesLWest.org.

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. Virtual Caregiver Support: Zoom event
2020-11-12 04:30 - 05:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
Dementia C.A.R.E.S. is a FREE support group for those caring for someone with dementia.
Dementia C.A.R.E.S. will be held virtually using Zoom. Registration is required to receive the link to attend each session. This program is sponsored by the Heath Foundation.
TO REGISTER: To register or receive more information, contact:
Jane Oderberg, LMSW at Jane.Oderberg@UNTHSC.edu

Essentials of Caregiving: Navigating Challenging Behaviors--Virtual Event
2020-11-12 08:00 - 09:30 | ON-LINE EVENT
The Essentials of Caregiving is a six-week series of classes focused on providing support and tools to caregivers as they care for a loved one living with a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or related dementia. The Navigating Challenging Behaviors session will provide helpful strategies and tools to support you, as a caregiver, as your loved one’s behavior might begin to change and vary.
Our Cognitive Engagement Program is for family members with dementia or another chronic condition. They will be guided by a health care professional in a tailored activity while their family caregiver attends the Essentials of Caregiving classes. To enroll in the Cognitive Engagement Program, please contact us at least 3 days prior to class.
For more information on this event, contact Sara Masoud at 210-450-8451 or masoud@uthscsa.edu.
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