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Virtual Education Series
Join us for these free, virtual series designed to provide caregivers with the vital skills needed to effectively manage the complexities of caring for individuals with dementia.
Register for each session via the unique links provided below or for more information or to register by phone, call 800.272.3900.
Empowered Caregiver Series for Veterans
a collaboration of the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and the Alzheimer's AssociationSupporting Independence
Tuesday, March 11 | 12pm - 1:30pm | Register: bit.ly/MEDVAMAR25This session focuses on helping a person living with dementia take part in daily activities, gives tips on how to provide the right amount of support, and covers how to balance safety and independence while managing expectations.
Presenters: Sonja Nelson LCSW - S | Community Programs Coordinator, VDC Program Manager & Alicia Youngblood LCSW - S | Community Residential Care Program Coordinator
Communicating Effectively
Tuesday, April 8 | 12pm - 1:30pm | Register: bit.ly/MEDVAAPR25This session teaches attendees how dementia affects communication, and includes tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.
Presenter: Myla A. Magno DNP APRN | Gerontological Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Medical Consultant Provider for Community Care Programs (Contract Nursing and State Veterans Home)
Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Tuesday, May 13 | 12pm - 1:30pm | Register: bit.ly/MEDVAMAY25This session details common behavior changes in people with Alzheimer's or other dementias, and how they are a form of communication, provides information on non-medical approaches to navigating behaviors, and gives you the tools to decide when additional help is needed.
Presenters: Myla A. Magno DNP APRN | Gerontological Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Medical Consultant Provider for Community Care Programs (Contract Nursing and State Veterans Home) & Irina Zilberfayn PhD | Clinical Psychologist, MEDVAMC Community Living Center
Exploring Care & Support Services
Tuesday, June 10 | 12pm - 2pm | bit.ly/MEDVAJUN25This session will gives you the tools you need to prepare for future care decisions and changes, and will include information on respite care, residential care, and end-of-life care.
Presenters: MEDVAMC Representatives from all alternative living programs | Community Residential Care Home, Medical Foster Home, Contract Nursing Home, Respite Care, & Palliative Care
A .PDF of the available programs and their registration links can be found here.
Caregiver Education Series
a collaboration with West Houston Assistance Ministries and AARP HoustonBuilding Foundations of Caregiving
Monday, March 24 | 11am - Noon | Register: bit.ly/BFWHAMThis session will explore the role of a caregiver, and will give you the information you need to navigate changes a caregiver may experience, learn how to build a support team and cover techniques for managing caregiver stress.
Supporting Independence
Monday, June 2 | 11am - Noon | Register: bit.ly/SIWHAMThis session focuses on helping a person living with dementia take part in daily activities, gives tips on how to provide the right amount of support, and covers how to balance safety and independence while managing expectations.
Communicating Effectively
Monday, September 22 | 11am - Noon | Register: bit.ly/CEWHAMThis session teaches attendees how dementia affects communication, and includes tips for communicating well with family, friends, and health care professionals.
Administración de Dinero: Una Guía de Finanzas para Cuidadores
Lunes, 10 de noviembre | 11am - Noon | Registro: bit.ly/MMWHAMÚnase a nosotros para aprender consejos para administrar las finanzas de otra persona, cómo prepararse para los costos deatención futuros y los beneficios de la planficación temprana. Subtítulos disponibles.
Exploring Care & Support Services
Monday, December 8 | 11am - Noon | Register: bit.ly/ECSWHAMThis session will gives you the tools you need to prepare for future care decisions and changes, and will include information on respite care, residential care, and end-of-life care.
A .PDF of the available programs and their registration links can be found here.
