Alzheimer’s Association Offers Free, Virtual Caregiver Sessions Nov. 11-13, 2020
The Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter is hosting three days of free virtual sessions in November, which is National Caregivers Month, to provide information and support to those who care for loved ones with Alzheimers.
Sessions will be held online or can be attended by phone between 10:30 a.m and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Friday, Nov. 13. Registration is required. Call 1-800-272-3900 or click here to register for the free Fall Caregiver Seminar: Knowledge+Practice = Empowerment.
Click here to see more free monthly educational sessions offered by the Alzheimer's Association.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
Bathing Without a Battle and Other Success Stories
Presented by Jamie Cobb, Vice President of Dementia & Caregiver Education, James L. West Center for Dementia Care
Self Care is Not Selfish
Presented by Soon-Mi Choi, PhD, Associate Professor, Training & Exercise Physiology, Midwestern State University
Communicating Your Needs
Panel moderated by Mindy Bannister, Education & Family Care Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association with caregiver panelists: GJ Hodson, caregiver and dementia coach, Shirley Holub, caregiver, Gloria Steimel, caregiver and Holly Taylor, LMSW, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association.
Thursday, Nov. 12
Coping and Caring During the Holidays
Presented by Andrea Owen, Regional Memory Care Specialist, Civitas Senior Living
Building Bridges with Care Providers
Panel moderated by Melissa Griffin, Program Manager, Alzheimer’s Association joined by healthcare professionals Donna Ginsel, LVN, Karlotta Hannibal, MSHE, MSC and Ellen Munsterman, MSN, APRN, AGCNS-BC.
Facing the Guilt and Grief
Presented by Matthew Hoffman, Chaplain, Baylor, Scott and White
Friday, Nov. 13
I Can’t Lie to Mom
Presented by Nelly Garcia, founder of Brain Change 101.
When is Medication the Answer? Managing Challenging Behavior
Presented by Kate Taylor, FNP, Center for Geriatrics, UNT - Health Science Center.
I Feel Trapped! What do I do?
Presented by A’Laina Amyx, Dementia Care Specialist, Alzheimer’s Association. You can attend any or all sessions of the seminar.
Register now to get one simple log-in.
This presentation is being held via phone/virtually. Please register to receive log-in instructions, or call 800-272-3900 for more information.
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