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September 5, 2008 Abilene When is Memory Loss a Problem?

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
University Place
1250 E. North 10th St.
79601
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Libby Connally at 800.272.3900 (in Abilene: 325.672.2907)


 

September 5, 2008 Fort Worth Alzheimer Education: Getting the Answers You Need
(session 1 of 4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is the first of four sessions held on the first Friday of the month for 4 consecutive months (September, October, November and December).  Read the informational flyer.
University of North Texas - Health Science Center
(Patient Care Center - room 172; parking lot C)
855 Montgomery
76107
Topic: Understanding Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Speaker: Barbara Harty, RN, MSN, GNP
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

September 10, 2008 Weatherford Mapping the Journey
(session 2 of 4)

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
This is the second of four sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays during September
Crockett National Bank
1901 Wall Street
76086
(please note this is a location change)
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

September 17, 2008 Weatherford Mapping the Journey
(session 3 of 4)

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
This is the third of four sessions held on consecutive Wednesdays during September
Crockett National Bank
1901 Wall Street
76086
(please note this is a location change)
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

September 17, 2008 Marlin Understanding Memory Loss: When Memory Loss is a Problem

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
St. John's Episcopal Church
514 Carter
76661
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Howard Gruetzner at 800.272.3900 (in Waco: 254.753.7722)


 

September 18, 2008 Arlington Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregiver Stress

12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:00 p.m.
Eden Terrace
2500 Woodside Drive
76016
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Judy Budlong at 800.272.3900 (in Arlington: 817.460.7001)


 

September 18, 2008 Wichita Falls Understanding Memory Loss

12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Regional Office
901 Indiana, Ste. 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

September 24, 2008 Weatherford Mapping the Journey
(session 4 of 4)

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
This is the fourth and final session held on consecutive Wednesdays during September
Crockett National Bank
1901 Wall Street
76086
(please note this is a location change)
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

September 24, 2008 Glen Rose Understanding Memory Loss

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Somervell County Citizen's Center
209 SW Barnard St.
76043
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

 

September 25, 2008 Wichita Falls Understanding Memory Loss

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Grace Care Center
1101 Grace Street
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

October 1, 2008 Granbury Understanding Memory Loss: When Memory Loss is a Problem

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Hood County Public Library
222 N. Travis
76048
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

October 3, 2008 Fort Worth Alzheimer Education: Getting the Answers you Need
(session 2 of 4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is the second of four sessions held on the first Friday of the month for 4 consecutive months (September, October, November and December).  Read the informational flyer.
University of North Texas - Health Science Center
(Patient Care Center - room 172; parking lot C)
855 Montgomery
76107
Topic: Understanding Legal Issues
Speaker: Michele Audet, P.C.
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)

 

October 7, 2008 Fort Worth Understanding Memory Loss: When Memory Loss is a Problem

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dunbar Area Community School
5700 Ramey Ave., Ste. 143E
76112
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Felichia Fields at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)

 

October 9, 2008 Wichita Falls Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregiver Stress

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Ste. 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)

 

October 14, 2008 Waco Understanding Memory Loss: When Memory Loss is a Problem

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
South Waco Library
2815 Speight Ave.
76711
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Howard Gruetzner at 800.272.3900 (in Waco: 254.753.7722)


 

October 15, 2008 Hamilton Understanding Memory Loss - When Memory Loss is a Problem

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Hamilton General Hospital
(Board Room)
400 N. Brown
76531
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Howard Gruetzner at 800.272.3900 (in Waco: 254.753.7722)


 

October 24, 2008 Abilene Focusing on Vitality and Capability: Supporting Persons with Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Royal Estates
6565 Central Park Blvd.
79606
Cost: $30 for professionals (includes both morning and afternoon sessions and lunch); free for non-professionals (includes morning session only).
Download the registration flyer here.  To learn more about this session, click here.
Speaker will be Robyn Yale, LCSW.  Ms. Yale pioneered the development of support groups to help people with Alzheimer's disease understand, discuss, and cope with their condition. 
Contact: Libby Connally at 800.272.3900 (in Abilene: 325.672.2907)


 

October 28, 2008 Fort Worth Partnering with your Doctor

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dunbar Area Community School
5700 Ramey Ave. Suite 143 E.
76112
Cost: Free, Registration Required
Contact: Felichia Fields at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

November 6, 2008 Waco Fall Caregiver Workshop

Details for this annual workshop will be provided later.  CEU opportunities for professionals are usually available.  In addition, sponsorship opportunities are also available.
This event will be held at the Crestview Church of Christ.

Our featured speaker will be Nancy Pearce, MS, LISW.  Ms. Pearce is a medical social worker with over 20 years experience in working in long-term health care and hospice settings.  More information about Ms. Pearce is available here.

This session will be repeated in Hurst on November 7, 2008.  This workshop will also be repeated in Wichita Falls on April 30, 2009 and in Abilene on May 1, 2009.

Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)



 

November 7, 2008 Hurst Fall Caregiver Workshop

Details for this annual workshop will be provided later.  CEU opportunities for professionals are usually available.  In addition, sponsorship opportunities are also available.
This event will be held at the Hurst United Methodist Church.

Our featured speaker will be Nancy Pearce, MS, LISW.  Ms. Pearce is a medical social worker with over 20 years experience in working in long-term health care and hospice settings.  More information about Ms. Pearce is available here.

This session is a repeat of the session in Waco on November 6, 2008.  This workshop will also be repeated in Wichita Falls on April 30, 2009 and in Abilene on May 1, 2009.

Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

November 7, 2008 Fort Worth Alzheimer Education: Getting the Answers you Need
(session 3 of 4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is the third of four sessions held on the first Friday of the month for 4 consecutive months (September, October, November and December).  Read the informational flyer.
University of North Texas - Health Science Center
(Patient Care Center - room 172; parking lot C)
855 Montgomery
76107
Topic: Engaging Activities for Persons with Dementia
Speaker: Jennifer Sain, Activity & Volunteer Director
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

November 7, 2008 Comanche Understanding Memory Loss - When Memory Loss is a Problem

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Comanche Public Library
311 N. Austin St.
76442
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Libby Connally at 800.272.3900 (in Abilene: 325.672.2907)


 

November 13, 2008 Quanah Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregivers

1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Hardeman County Memorial Hospital
(Board Room)
402 Mercer Street
79252
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

November 13, 2008 North Richland Hills Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregiver Stress

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
North Richland Hills Public Library
9015 Grand Ave.
(please note that the above links directly to the library's map)
76180
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Judy Budlong at 800.272.3900 (in Arlington: 817.460.7001)


 

November 18, 2008 Fort Worth Understanding Memory Loss: When is Memory Loss a Problem?

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Forest Hill Library
6962 Forest Hill Drive
76140
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Felichia Fields at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

December 1, 2008 Wichita Falls Understanding Memory Loss: When is Memory Loss a Problem?

12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Suite 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

December 5, 2008 Fort Worth Alzheimer Education: Getting the Answers you Need
(session 4 of 4)

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
This is the fourth and final session held on the first Friday of the month for 4 consecutive months (September, October, November and December).  Read the informational flyer.
University of North Texas - Health Science Center
(Patient Care Center - room 172; parking lot C)
855 Montgomery
76107
Topic: Making the Holidays Happy
Speaker: Karla Grimwood, MS
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)

 

December 9, 2008 Waco Creative Solutions: Tips to Manage Challenging Behaviors

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Hoover Library
1428 Wooded Acres Dr.
76710
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Howard Gruetzner at 800.272.3900 (in Waco: 254.753.7722)



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January 9, 2009 Arlington Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregiver Stress

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Trinity United Methodist Church
(Wesley House Center)
3216 W. Park Row
76013
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Judy Budlong at 800.272.3900 (in Arlington: 817.460.7001)


 

January 22, 2009 Wichita Falls Partnering With Your Doctor

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Suite 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)

 


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February 19, 2009 Wichita Falls Grace Under Fire: Practical Tips for Caregivers

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Suite 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


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March 18, 2009 Wichita Falls Understanding Memory Loss: When is Memory Loss a Problem?

12:00 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Suite 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

March 26, 2009 Fort Worth Spring Symposium

Details of this annual education event will be provided later.  Sponsorship and CEU opportunities are usually available for this event.

Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)

 


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April 30, 2009 Wichita Falls Spring Caregiver Workshop

Details for this annual workshop will be provided later.  CEU opportunities for professionals are usually available.  In addition, sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Our featured speaker will be Nancy Pearce, MS, LISW.  Ms. Pearce is a medical social worker with over 20 years experience in working in long-term health care and hospice settings.

This session is a repeat of the sessions held in Waco and Hurst in November 2008.  This workshop will also be repeated in Abilene on May 1, 2009.

Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


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May 1, 2009 Abilene Spring Caregiver Workshop

Details for this annual workshop will be provided later.  CEU opportunities for professionals are usually available.  In addition, sponsorship opportunities are also available.

Our featured speaker will be Nancy Pearce, MS, LISW.  Ms. Pearce is a medical social worker with over 20 years experience in working in long-term health care and hospice settings.

This session is a repeat of the sessions held in Waco and Hurst in November 2008.  This workshop is also available in Wichita Falls on April 30, 2009.

Contact: Shelly Young at 800.272.3900 (in Fort Worth: 817.336.4949)


 

May 14, 2009 Wichita Falls Aging Safely in the Home

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Alzheimer's Association Office
901 Indiana, Suite 350
76301
Cost: Free; Registration Required
Contact: Patty Taylor at 800.272.3900 (in Wichita Falls: 940.767.8800)


 

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