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 Care Practices
2019-02-06 09:00 - 11:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Recommendations provide the cornerstone for how care should be delivered across all long-term care and community-based settings through a framework of person-centered care. This program is developed to guide long-term care health professionals in their care and support for people living with dementia of all types.
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0

Dementia Friendly Chapel Service
2019-02-13 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-02-20 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-02-27 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-03-06 04:00 - 04:30, 2019-03-13 05:00 - 05:30, 2019-03-20 05:00 - 05:30, 2019-03-27 05:00 - 05:30, 2019-04-03 05:00 - 05:30 and 10 more dates | 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.

Living with Alzheimer’s:Early Stage Care Partners Part 2
2019-02-20 04:45 - 06:15 | 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 20, 2019
10:45 – 12:15 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100

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Successful Activities for Early Stage Dementia
2019-02-20 09:00 - 11:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Successful Activities for Early Stage DementiaWednesday, February 20, 2019
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 340 | Christal Hoffman, Sagora Senior Living
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0
Understanding the person living with dementia and their individual need is key to effective activity planning. Learn how to create relevant, age appropriate and purposeful activities. Learn to focus activities on the person rather than the disease. Practical application for care partners and professionals. CE credits available.

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Living with Alzheimer’s:Early Stage Care Partners Part 3
2019-03-06 04:45 - 06:15 | 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, March 6, 2019
10:45 – 12:15 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100

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Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Dementia Care
2019-03-06 09:00 - 11:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
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 people living with dementia.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0

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Living with Mid-Stage DementiaPart 1
2019-05-08 05:45 - 07:15 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
10:45 am – 12:15 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective, and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.

Effective Communication Strategies for People with Dementia
2019-05-08 10:00 - 12:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Wednesday, May 8, 2019 |
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association and Gail Snider, DFFW
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0
Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with dementia progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has dementia, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

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Living with Mid-Stage DementiaPart 2
2019-05-22 05:45 - 07:15 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
10:45 am – 12:15 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective, and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer’s.

REGISTER NOW!

Effective Communication Strategies for People with Dementia
2019-05-22 10:00 - 12:00 | First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth | Room 340, 800 W 5th Street, Fort Worth, TX, 76102, United States
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
3:00 – 5:00 pm | Room 340 | Melissa Griffin, Alzheimer’s Association and Gail Snider, DFFW
Registration required | Seating limited to 100 | $15 | CE Credit 2.0
Communication is more than just talking and listening — it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions, and body language. As people with dementia progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has dementia, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

REGISTER NOW!

Caregiver Stress and Coping Techniques
2019-06-05 06:30 - 08:00 | James L. West Center for Dementia Care, 1111 Summit Ave.,, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Location: 1111 Summit Ave. Ft. Worth, TX 76102
Wednesday 06/05/19 |11:30 am – 1:00 pm
RSVP at caregiver@jameslwest.org or 817-877-1199
The West Center Lunch & Learn Series will meet the first Wednesday of every month and is for family care partners
to come together to learn and support each other over lunch. Lunch provided, donations appreciated.
Please RSVP 48 hours in advance

"Glen Campbell, I'll Be Me" Documentary Film
2019-06-19 05:00 - 08:00 | James L. West Center for Dementia Care, 1111 Summit Ave.,, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Documentary viewing of “Glen Campbell, I’ll Be Me” & Potluck from 10:00-1:00. Please bring your favorite dish to share with the group. Drinks and paper goods will be supplied.
Please contact us at 817-877-1199 or caregiver@jameslwest.org to sign up.
