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.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

May 16
10 to 11 am

Burleson

Brain Food: Nutrition for Dementia Prevention
Speakers: Hedieh Davanloo, MD, and Megan Holloway, RD, LD

Huguley Fitness Center
11801 South Freeway
Burleson, Texas  76028

Cost: No charge; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949

May 16
6:30 to 7:30 pm

Burleson

Brain Food: Nutrition for Dementia Prevention Speakers: Hedieh Davanloo, MD, and Megan Holloway, RD, LD

Huguley Fitness Center
11801 South Freeway
Burleson, Texas  76028

Cost: No charge; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949

May 23
10 am to 12:30 pm

Weatherford

Progress in Alzheimer's Research. Guest speaker: Sid O'Bryant, PhD, University of North Texas Health Science Center
Download flyer here

Clark Gardens
651 Maddux Road
Weatherford, Texas  76088

Cost: No charge; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949

May 28
10:30 am to noon

Waco

Caregiver Education Series #5: Learning how to prevent problems and manage dementia care   Flyer


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.

May 30
1 to 2 pm

Granbury

Managing the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease

Hood County YMCA
833 Harbor Lakes Drive
Granbury, Texas  76048


Cost: No charge; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 817-336-4949

June 7
10 to 11:30 am

Wichita Falls

At Wit's End: Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress

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

June 13
9 am to noon

Fort Worth

Behavioral Interventios in Dementia and Negotiating Care Options
Guest speaker: Barbara Harty, RN, MSN, GNP

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         
                              


June 25
10:30 am to noon

Waco

Caregiver Education Series #6: Learning to understand research and identify chances to be involved   Flyer


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.


July 12
10 to 11:30 am

Wichita Falls

Know the 10 Signs

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


July 23
10:30 am to noon

Waco

Caregiver Education Series #7: Developing plans to take care of your future now   Flyer


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.

August 9
10 to 11:30 am

Wichita Falls

Creative Solutions: Tips for Managing Challenging Behaviors

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

September 6
10 to 11:30 am

Wichita Falls

Know the 10 Signs

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

August 27
10:30 am to noon

Waco

The Experience of Grief: Persons with Dementia and Caregivers


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

September 24
10:30 am to noon

Waco

Coping Tools that I Can Use


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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