. In order to help those confronting Alzheimer's disease or related form of dementia, the Alzheimer's Association regularly offers education programs on a variety of topics. Unless otherwise noted, all programs are free. Registration is appreciated.
Education Calendar
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May 16 10 to 11 am |
Burleson |
Brain Food: Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Speakers: Hedieh Davanloo, MD, and Megan Holloway, RD, LD |
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Huguley Fitness Center 11801 South Freeway Burleson, Texas 76028
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949 |
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May 16 6:30 to 7:30 pm
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Burleson |
Brain Food: Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Speakers: Hedieh Davanloo, MD, and Megan Holloway, RD, LD |
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Huguley Fitness Center 11801 South Freeway Burleson, Texas 76028
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949 |
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May 23 10 am to 12:30 pm
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Weatherford |
Progress in Alzheimer's Research. Guest speaker: Sid O'Bryant, PhD, University of North Texas Health Science Center Download flyer here |
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Clark Gardens 651 Maddux Road Weatherford, Texas 76088
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949 |
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May 28 10:30 am to noon |
Waco |
Caregiver Education Series #5: Learning how to prevent problems and manage dementia care Flyer |
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments 1516 S. New Road Waco, Texas
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Alzheimer's Association at 254-753-7722 or 800-272-3900.
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May 30 1 to 2 pm
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Granbury |
Managing the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease |
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Hood County YMCA 833 Harbor Lakes Drive Granbury, Texas 76048
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949 |
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June 7 10 to 11:30 am
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Wichita Falls |
At Wit's End: Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress |
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Alzheimer's Association Regional Office 901 Indiana Street, Suite 350 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Patty Taylor at 940-767-8800 |
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June 13 9 am to noon |
Fort Worth |
Behavioral Interventios in Dementia and Negotiating Care Options Guest speaker: Barbara Harty, RN, MSN, GNP |
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Fort Worth Regional Office 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100 Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Cost: $20 Registration only; $30 for Continuing Education Credits for Social Workers Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949 |
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June 25 10:30 am to noon |
Waco |
Caregiver Education Series #6: Learning to understand research and identify chances to be involved Flyer |
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments 1516 S. New Road Waco, Texas
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Alzheimer's Association at 254-753-7722 or 800-272-3900.
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July 12 10 to 11:30 am
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Wichita Falls |
Know the 10 Signs |
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Alzheimer's Association Regional Office 901 Indiana Street, Suite 350 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Patty Taylor at 940-767-8800 |
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July 23 10:30 am to noon |
Waco |
Caregiver Education Series #7: Developing plans to take care of your future now Flyer |
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments 1516 S. New Road Waco, Texas
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Alzheimer's Association at 254-753-7722 or 800-272-3900.
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August 9 10 to 11:30 am
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Wichita Falls |
Creative Solutions: Tips for Managing Challenging Behaviors
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Alzheimer's Association Regional Office 901 Indiana Street, Suite 350 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Patty Taylor at 940-767-8800 |
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September 6 10 to 11:30 am
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Wichita Falls |
Know the 10 Signs |
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Alzheimer's Association Regional Office 901 Indiana Street, Suite 350 Wichita Falls, Texas 76301
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Patty Taylor at 940-767-8800 |
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August 27 10:30 am to noon |
Waco |
The Experience of Grief: Persons with Dementia and Caregivers |
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments 1516 S. New Road Waco, Texas
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Carolyn Berry at 254-753-7722 or 800-272-3900
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September 24 10:30 am to noon |
Waco |
Coping Tools that I Can Use |
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Heart of Texas Council of Governments 1516 S. New Road Waco, Texas
Cost: No charge; Registration Required Contact: Alzheimer's Association at 254-753-7722 or 800-272-3900.
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