Stress-Busting Program for Family CaregiversTM–ONLINE

ON-LINE ZOOM

Caregiving is Stressful The Stress-Busting™ program is proven to help Alzheimer’s and dementia care partners through their journey. The Stress Busting program teaches: • Stress Management Techniques • Relaxation and Coping Strategies • Problem Solving and Support The Online Stress-Busting Program™ meets weekly for 9 weeks (Aug. 3-Sept. 28) in a small group online setting. […]

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HARAMBEE FESTIVAL HEALTH FAIR–VIRTUAL EVENT

ON-LINE EVENT

Join us for the 11th Annual Tarrant county Harambee Festival, a virtual event for 2020.  The festival health fair is presented by The Tarrant County Black Historical & Genealogical Society.  Registration is required and is FREE Sessions and Speakers: 10:00 am     Angel L.A. Adams MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC Topic: Mental Health & Depression 10:45 am  […]

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS

ON-LINE ZOOM

Artful Moments is featured weekly as part of the Dementia Friendly Fort Worth series for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home. Each week, we’ll explore different themes with conversations inspired by artists and artworks in the Carter’s collection and share stories and experiences.

Update on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research–Virtual Event

ON-LINE EVENT

Join us as Barbara Harty provides an update on the research and best practices in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Barbara Harty is the West Center’s Nurse Practitioner and Assistant Professor of Geriatrics at UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth.        Free - 1.0 CE Hour for Social Work & LPC Register […]

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Essential of Caregiving: Caring for the Caregiver

ON-LINE EVENT

This session will give an overview of tips to keep you healthy in your role as a caregiver.  Please join us for a facilitated presentation and discussion hosted by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing's Caring for the Caregiver Program. For more information on this program, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu […]

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. Caregiver Education and Support

ON-LINE EVENT

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. is a FREE 6-week caregiver education and support program for those caring for someone with dementia. Each week of the 6-week program focuses on a different topic including: Behavioral Changes, How to Ask for Help, Communication Skills, Community Resources, Alternative Treatment Options, and Caring for the Caregiver. TO REGISTER: To register or receive […]

The Heartbreak and Cost of Isolation: Strategies for Coping–Virtual Event

ON-LINE EVENT

Presentation by Hollie Glover, LPC, West Center Director of Education.                    Free - 1.0 CE Hour for Social Work & LPC Register by clicking on class title The Heartbreak and Cost of Isolation: Strategies for Coping or through our website HERE, or Email us at caregiver@jameslwest.org, Tell us […]

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Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment and Retention–Virtual Event

ON-LINE EVENT

Age-u-cate presents Virtual Road Trip 2020 The economy changed nearly overnight with unemployment shifting from an all time low to a Great Depression high. During a time when most people were told to stay home, the need for home care based services is expected to surge. Join Maggie Keen, VP of myCNAjobs for a look […]

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Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building–Virtual Event

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 […]

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Essential of Caregiving: Learning Skills Together–Virtual Event

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 […]

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