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SUMMARY:2019 Tarrant County Compassion Fatigue Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Friday October 11\, 2019 7:30 am – 4:30 pm\nDoxology Bible Church\n4805 Arborlawn Dr • Fort Worth\, TX 76109
URL:https://dffw.org/event/2019-tarrant-county-compassion-fatigue-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building: Understanding Other Brain Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Bite-sized caregiver skill building VIRTUAL event. \nDate: Thursday 02/25/21        Time: 11 – 11:30am \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/bite-sized-caregiver-skill-building-understanding-other-brain-disorders/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Dementia vs. Depression
DESCRIPTION:SIGNS\, SYMPTOMS\, ACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND RESOURCES FOR BOTH\n\nDate: Tuesday 02/09/21     Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm\n\n\nSpeakers: \nHollie Glover\, MA\, LPC\, NCC\, Director of Education and Family Support Services -James L. West Center for Dementia Care\nDoni Green\, Director of Aging – North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging \nA collaboration of James L. West Center and Area Agency on Aging of North Central Texas \n\nRSVP:   Click HERE to registerWebinar Instructions will be emailed to registered participants one day prior to the webinar.\nFor questions please contact: NCT AAA: Marty Mascari: Marty@NTADS.net or call (940) 202-4500 ext 101 \n\n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/dementia-vs-depression/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Bite-Sized Caregiver Skill Building: Understanding Parkinson's Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Bite-sized caregiver skill building VIRTUAL event. \nDate: Thursday 02/11/21        Time: 11 – 11:30am \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/bite-sized-caregiver-skill-building-understanding-parkinsons-dementia/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:ESSENTIALS OF CAREGIVING SERIES:  Tools to Navigate the Caregiving Role
DESCRIPTION:The Caring for the Caregiver program supports family caregivers through education\, research\, and practice. We provide classes and workshops for family caregivers to build\nconfidence and resilience in caregiving.\nJoin us for a series of presentations that will provide you with education and information\nabout resources to support you in your caregiving role. \nFor more information on these events\, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu. \nD A T E S & T O P I C S: To register\, click on the session title.  \nThu\, February 11\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST:   What to Expect After a Diagnosis \nThis session is a supportive and safe environment where you can learn and share your concerns and questions after you or someone you know has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. You will hear tips from both professional and family caregiver experts about how to manage the emotional impact of receiving a diagnosis and what to expect next. Attendees will receive resources to help guide this discussion. \nThu\, March 11\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CST:   Community Resource Fair \nThis month’s virtual presentation is led by a panel of community speakers from local organizations who will help you through your journey. Attendees can expect to from experts who help caregivers and persons with Alzheimer’s or dementia find resources and talk to experts who can explain and give more insight into the many programs offered in San Antonio and surrounding areas. \nThu\, April 8\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT:    What’s Covered Understanding Benefits \nThis month’s virtual presentation will examine and try to make sense of what’s happening in Medicare and Medicaid\, including the impacts of COVID-19. \nThu\, May 13\, 2021    2:00 PM – 3:30 PM CDT:   Understanding APS & Guardianship \nThis presentation will provide an overview of Adult Protective Services (APS) programs and understanding the in’s and outs of guardianship  APS programs promote the safety\, independence\, and quality-of-life for vulnerable adults who are or are in danger of\, being abused\, neglected by self or others\, or financially exploited\, and who are unable to protect themselves.  Join us for this informative and interactive presentation as we discuss what you can expect from services provided by APS. \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/essentials-of-caregiving-series-tools-to-navigate-the-caregiving-role/2021-02-11/
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ORGANIZER;CN="UT Health San Antonio":MAILTO:masoud@uthscsa.edu.
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SUMMARY:At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease\, Dementia & Driving
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 3-week virtual caregiver workshop covering: \n\nassessing driving ability and activity\nbuilding family cooperation and communication\nknowing your options\n\nDate: Tuesday 02/16/21 \nDate: Tuesday 02/23/21 \nDate: Tuesday 03/02/21 \nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/at-the-crossroads-family-conversations-about-alzheimers-disease-dementia-driving/2021-02-16/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:Bite-sized Caregiver Skill Building: Undertanding Less Common Dementias
DESCRIPTION:Bite-sized caregiver skill building VIRTUAL event \nDate: Thursday 02/18/21        Time: 11 – 11:30am \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/bite-sized-caregiver-skill-building-undertanding-less-common-dementias/
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SUMMARY:HOPE FOR TOMORROW: African American Virtual Caregiver Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Supporting the Black/African American Caregiver Journey \nJoin us for the annual African American Caregiver Seminar featuring Dr. Carl Hill\, Chief Diversity\, Equity and Inclusion Officer for the Alzheimer’s Association. The seminar will dive into the importance of clinical trials in the advancement of Alzheimer’s research\, tools for managing caregiver stress and tips for advocating for loved ones with dementia.  FREE \nREGISTER \n \n\n\nProgram Agenda \nWelcome – Tarrant County Commissioner Roy Charles Brooks \nInvocation – Dr. Sheron Patterson\, Pastor\, Hamilton Park United Methodist Church \nThe Pursuit of Health Equity for Dementia – Carl V. Hill\, PhD\, MPH \nHow to Navigate and Advocate in Healthcare – LaSharndra Barbarin\, MHA\, FACHE \nEffective Communication Strategies – Stanita Jackson\, PhD \nRediscovering Purpose: A Journey Through Art Therapy – Teresa Jackson\, PhD \n\n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/hope-for-tomorrow-african-american-virtual-caregiver-seminar/
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SUMMARY:At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease\, Dementia & Driving
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 3-week virtual caregiver workshop covering: \n\nassessing driving ability and activity\nbuilding family cooperation and communication\nknowing your options\n\nDate: Tuesday 02/16/21 \nDate: Tuesday 02/23/21 \nDate: Tuesday 03/02/21 \nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/at-the-crossroads-family-conversations-about-alzheimers-disease-dementia-driving/2021-02-20/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:At the Crossroads: Family Conversations about Alzheimer's Disease\, Dementia & Driving
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this 3-week virtual caregiver workshop covering: \n\nassessing driving ability and activity\nbuilding family cooperation and communication\nknowing your options\n\nDate: Tuesday 02/16/21 \nDate: Tuesday 02/23/21 \nDate: Tuesday 03/02/21 \nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm \nRSVP:Register HERE \n\n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/at-the-crossroads-family-conversations-about-alzheimers-disease-dementia-driving/2021-02-22/
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ORGANIZER;CN="James L West Center":MAILTO:caregiver@jameslwest.org
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SUMMARY:FAITH COMMUNITIES: THINGS WE CAN DO
DESCRIPTION:THINGS WE CAN DO WEBINAR SERIES \nThough quarantining is changing the way churches engage in ministry\, that does not mean the church’s response has slowed down. If anything\, it is has ramped up in new and innovative ways to meet the expanding needs of caring for the grieving to comforting the lonely. This webinar series will focus on ways churches can be in ministry to/with/for Older Adults and Boomers during these challenging times. \nAll Sessions are from 12 pm – 1 pm.  Click on the session title to register. \nMinistering to the Grieving During Pandemic; Speakers – Rev. Malcolm Frazier and Dr. Trina Armstrong  \nMinistering to the Isolated During Pandemic; Speakers – Julie Wright \nLet Older Adults Lead Ministries; Speakers – Missy Buchanan\, Rebecca Fraley\, Clayton Smith \n  \n 
URL:https://dffw.org/event/ministering-to-the-isolated-during-pandemic/2021-02-23/
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