Dementia Friendly Fort Worth

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia
2020-10-19 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-16 05:30 - 06:00, 2020-10-15 05:30 - 06:00 (America/Chicago) | 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
2020-10-15 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-13 06:00 - 06:30, 2020-10-01 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

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.

Dementia C.A.R.E.S. Caregiver Education and Support
2020-10-14 05:30 - 06:30, 2020-10-07 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.

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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Update on Alzheimer's and Dementia Research--Virtual Event
2020-10-07 06:30 - 07:30 | 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.

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-10-07 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –December 17 , 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.
Our October 7th session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Nancy Strickland will present a program on Music.
Wed, October 14 – Suspended Art
Wed, October 21 – Color
Wed, October 28 – Fashion
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for September are:
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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Ask the Experts--Weekly Virtual Event
2020-10-05 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

HARAMBEE FESTIVAL HEALTH FAIR--VIRTUAL EVENT
2020-10-03 05:00 - 10:00 | 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 Linda Abel, RN
Topic: Dementia
11:30 am Krissy Feinauer, BSN, RN
Topic: Heart Health
12:15 pm PANEL DISCUSSION: SURVIVING COVID -19
Dr. P. Roberts Harris, D.O. Rph.
Topic: At-Risk Populations
Dr. Brian Dixon, MD, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Topic: Psychological Impact of COVID-19 on African Americans
Jayn Higgins, M. Ed, Licensed Clinical & School Psychologist
Topic: Domestic & Child Abuse
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For more information: healthfair@tarrantcountyharambee.com|or call (817) 229-7778.

Stress-Busting Program for Family CaregiversTM--ONLINE
2020-09-28 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-09-21 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-09-14 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-09-07 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-08-31 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-08-24 05:30 - 07:00, 2020-08-17 05:30 - 07:00 | 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. The program is designed to:

Improve the quality of life of family caregivers
Help caregivers manage their stress and cope better with their lives

Registration is required! Please register with Jaime Cobb at caregiver@jameslwest.org
Please register by July 31st to ensure you receive the program materials by mail.

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-09-23 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our September 23rd session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Peggy Speir will present a program titled America!
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.

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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COMPASSION FATIGUE VIRTUAL SYMPOSIUM: Transforming Resilience
2020-09-18 02:30 - 11:30
No crowds. Just you and the experts.
Keynote: Speaker–Elaine K. Sanchez, founder of CaregiverHelp.com and author of the un?inchingly honest and surprisingly funny book, “Letters from Madelyn”, Chronicles of a Caregiver will demonstrate how developing an “Attitude of Creative Indi?erence” can help you manage caregiver anger, guilt, depression, and grief, and respond to dementia-related challenging behaviors, including surprising and inappropriate sexual behavior.
Healing others often leaves caregivers with little time or energy to heal themselves. The Compassion Fatigue Symposium educates caregivers through interactive professional support and training on self-healing techniques. The Symposium targets those who experience emotional and physical fatigue common to professional and personal caregivers.
For more information and schedule, click the register page below.
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Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-09-16 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our September 16th session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Nancy Strickland will present a program titled The Color of Fall
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for September are:
Wednesday, September 23 – Peggy Speir – America!

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-09-09 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our September 9th session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Peggy Speir will present a program titled Hunting & Fishing
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for September are:
Wednesday, September 16 – Nancy Strickland – The Color of Fall
Wednesday, September 23 – Peggy Speir – America!

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-09-02 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our September 2nd session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Nancy Strickland will present a program titled Portraiture in the Late 19th Century
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for September are:
Wednesday, September 9 – Peggy Speir – Hunting & Fishing
Wednesday, September 16 – Nancy Strickland – The Color of Fall
Wednesday, September 23 – Peggy Speir – America!

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-08-26 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our August 26th session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Peggy Speir will present a program titled Summertime!
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for August are:
Wednesday, September 2 – Nancy Strickland – Portraiture in the Late 19 Century
Wednesday, September 9 – Peggy Speir – Hunting & Fishing
Wednesday, September 16 – Nancy Strickland – The Color of Fall
Wednesday, September 23 – Peggy Speir – America!

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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VIRTUAL CONVERSATION WITH TEEPA SNOW: Coping with Challenging Situations
2020-08-25 06:00 - 07:00 | James L. West Center for Dementia Care, 1111 Summit Ave.,, Fort Worth, TX, 76102
Join the conversation with nationally renowned Educator and Dementia Care Expert, Teepa Snow, as she discusses how to cope through challenging situations as you care for those living with dementia. Teepa Snow, is an internationally recognized educator whose innovative approach is trusted by families, senior living communities, and other care providers across the globe. Her approach creates real change for all those impacted by dementia.
This is the last in a series of virtual conversations with Teepa and Beth Nolan on caregiving, coping, and sustaining through change. For information on the speakers click here teepasnow.com.
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Owner and CEO of Positive Approach, LLC
“Teepa is revolutionizing Dementia Care!”– S. A., Care Partner
“A great teacher and advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.” – P.T., Care Partner
MUST REGISTER ONLINE at eventbrite.com
Your registration also signs you up to receive information on future conversations.
For more information contact J L West Center for Dementia Care: 817.877.1199

Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia: TEXAS WINDS
2020-08-21 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
TODAY’S ACTIVITY: TEXAS WINDS. Ensemble: Quarantrio (violin/jazz vocals/viola/double bass)
Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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Activities for Persons Living at Home with Dementia FEATURING ARTFUL MOMENTS
2020-08-19 05:30 - 06:00 | ON-LINE ZOOM
Monday – Friday | April 27 –September 30 , 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.
Our August 19 session will feature the Amon Carter Museum of American Art – Artful Moments program. Guest presenter Nancy Strickland will present a program titled Let Freedom Ring!
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. Additional Artful Moments dates for August are:
Wednesday, August 26 – Peggy Speir – Summertime
Wednesday, September 2 – Nancy Strickland – Portraiture in the Late 19 Century
Wednesday, September 9 – Peggy Speir – Hunting & Fishing
Wednesday, September 16 – Nancy Strickland – The Color of Fall
Wednesday, September 23 – Peggy Speir – America!

Contact: Gail Snider | gsnider@dementiafriendlyfw.org | 817-332-6266
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