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James L. West Center has a variety of free caregiver training and support offerings for family members and individuals caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. Sessions are available in-person, on-demand and in live virtual sessions.
To request a customized program or for questions contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley, V.P. of Dementia and Caregiver Education at 817-877-1199
James L. West Center coordinates dementia caregiver support groups, funded in part by the Tarrant County Area Agency on Aging. Groups are facilitated by Hollie Glover, Director of Education and Family Support Services. Hollie is a Licensed Professional Counselor and certified dementia care expert. The support groups provide a topic each week, but there is also time for open discussion. The goal of the support group is to help you reduce your feelings of stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue and improve your coping skills and sense of adjustment.
The support groups are open to any caregiver or family member who is caring for a loved one with dementia.
To receive weekly reminders,
email hglover@jameslwest.org.
Register HERE
To receive reminders,
email hglover@jameslwest.org.
To receive weekly reminders,
email hglover@jameslwest.org.
Register HERE
To receive reminders,
email hglover@jameslwest.org.
James L. West offers free dementia care education to family caregivers in person at 1111 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, virtually or on-demand.
We offer a variety of programs every month that help family and friend caregivers improve their knowledge and skills in how to provide the best care for their loved ones and themselves. A few of our most popular programs are Alzheimer’s & Dementia Family Caregiver Training, Dealing with Dementia, Stress Busters, Dealing with Dementia, Dementia Live® and Compassionate Touch®.
To view upcoming sessions, visit our Education Calendar
Sign up for our Education Newsletter.
Caregiver Training is a six-session training series that teaches proven techniques and interventions to successfully care for persons living with dementia in a healthy manner. The sessions can be presented in a series or individually. Care Partners who completed the training have reported increased confidence in their caregiving abilities and felt reassured that their loved one is getting proper care.
To see the details of our upcoming events visit our Education Calendar.
The James L. West education team schedules monthly Lunch and Learn sessions on the first Wednesday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics vary month-to-month.
To see the details of our upcoming events visit our Education Calendar.
Dealing with Dementia (DWD) is a four-hour interactive workshop that helps caregivers understand dementia, manage problem behaviors and take better care of themselves. Participation in the Dealing with Dementia workshop is proven to increase dementia knowledge and confidence in the caregiver’s ability to provide care.
DWD Workshops give family and professional caregivers access to the powerful Dealing with Dementia Guide with information such as:
To see the details of our upcoming events visit our Education Calendar.
The Stress-Busting™ program is proven to help Alzheimer’s and dementia care partners through their journey. This program meets weekly for 9 weeks in a small group setting. The goal is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and help caregivers manage their stress and cope better with life.
The Stress Busting program teaches:
To see the details of our upcoming events visit our Education Calendar.
Dementia Live® is a high-impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it is like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory changes. Dementia Live® can be done individually or in groups ranging in size.
All team members and students at James L. West Center for Dementia Care participate in the Dementia Live® experience to enhance their empathy and caregiving skills.
Please contact us at 817-877-1199 to experience Dementia Live® on our campus or learn more about bringing this experience to your group.
Compassionate Touch® is an approach combining skilled touch and specialized communication shown to prevent stress reactions for people living with dementia and enhance the quality of life for those in later stages of life.
All team members and students at James L. West Center for Dementia Care participate in the Compassionate Touch® program framework so they are able to use these techniques in their daily caregiving.
Please contact us at 817-877-1199 for Compassionate Touch® training.
For more information about educational programs, contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at 817-877-1199 or complete the form below.
We invite you and your loved one with dementia to give us a try! Join us for one of our upcoming free programs to experience the joy that can be found in every day at the James L. West Senior Day Program.
