Dementia Friendly Fort Worth

Update on Alzheimer's and Dementia Research--Virtual Event
2020-10-07 06:30 - 07:30 (America/Chicago) | 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 by clicking on class titles Update on Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research
or through our website HERE, or

Email us at caregiver@jameslwest.org,
Tell us which program(s) you want to attend, and
You will receive a confirmation email and a link to join each class!

Have questions or want more information? Call us at 817-877-1199.

Essential of Caregiving: Caring for the Caregiver
2020-10-08 09:00 - 10:30 | 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
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Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building--Virtual Event
2020-10-13 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-15 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-20 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-22 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-27 06:00 - 06:30, 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

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. Caregiver Education and Support
2020-10-14 05:30 - 06:30 | 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 more information, contact:
Jane Oderberg, LMSW at Jane.Oderberg@UNTHSC.edu
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.

The Heartbreak and Cost of Isolation: Strategies for Coping--Virtual Event
2020-10-14 06:00 - 07:00 | 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 which program(s) you want to attend, and
You will receive a confirmation email and a link to join each class!

Have questions or want more information? Call us at 817-877-1199.

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia
2020-10-15 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-16 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-19 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-20 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-21 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-22 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-23 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-26 05:30 - 06:00 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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Ask the Experts--Weekly Virtual Event
2020-10-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2020-10-26 11:00 - 12:00
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

Labor Trends: The Future of Recruitment and Retention--Virtual Event
2020-10-21 07:00 - 08:00 | 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 at the latest caregiver recruitment and retention trends. Explore what rules have changed, what’s stayed the same, and how to attract and retain the best workers to build a truly differentiated experience to grow your agency. FREE EVENT

Maggie Keen – Vice President Strategic Initiatives
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Essential of Caregiving: Learning Skills Together--Virtual Event
2020-10-27 05:00 - 06:45, 2020-10-29 05:00 - 06:45
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.*

On-Line Support Group for Families and Friends of Persons Living With Dementia
2020-10-27 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2020-10-30 06:00 - 07:00
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
