Memory Cafe is a class that is for both caregiver and their love one who has a level of cognitive or mental decline. We have fun interactive games and activities that also help with brain stimulation. It's an opportunity for individuals struggling with memory loss and their family caregivers to interact with others in an encouraging, supportive environment. This class meets on the forth Wednesday of the month from 1-2pm. Consultation with counselor is necessary to determine if care recipient is appropriate prior to attending. Once approved, registration is required, and seat are limited. Contact our office at 972-953-7769 for more details or to sign up for this class.
Are you caring for an aging spouse, parent, or loved one and find yourself in an unfamiliar position as a caregiver? The Caregiver Support Program team is here to help you! Join us for Caregiving 101 and learn the basics of caregiving. During this class, we will discuss the following:1. Gathering Essential Health Documents2. Identifying your Care Team3. Caregiver Burnout4. The Benefits of attending Support Groups and Individual Counseling5. How to Utilize Community ResourcesThis workshop is supported, in part, by the Community Council of Greater Dallas Area Agency on Aging and Texas Health and Human Services.This workshop is supported in part by the North Central Texas COG/ Area Agency on Aging and Texas Health and Human Services. REGISTER HERE
DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All Every first Sunday of each month in 2024, the DMA will offer free exhibition admission once a month with DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All. You heard us right! Guests who visit the Museum on the first Sunday of each month will have the opportunity to experience exhibitions including He Said/She Said: Contemporary Women Artists Interject and The Impressionist Revolution from Monet to Matisse, typically a $30 value, at NO COST, in addition to dynamic on-site programs and over 5,000 years of stunning permanent collection works! Generous support is provided by Art Bridges Foundations Access for All program.No ticket reservations are required for DMA FREE First Sundays: Access for All. DMA FREE First Sundays also includes Open Studio from noon to 4:00 p.m. and a docent-led Collections Highlights Tour from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Approximately 3.2 million caregivers are spouses in America today. Spouses spend more hours each week, doing more intense tasks with less outside help than any other family caregiver. Join our virtual caregiver support group for those who are caring for a senior. This group offers opportunities to share experiences of the caregiving journey, learn about resources available, as well as give and receive support. REGISTER HEREClick here for information on Beth Jackson, the facilitator of this support group.
Join our virtual caregiver support group for adult children and loved ones who are caring for parents or family members. This group offers opportunities to share experiences of the caregiving journey, learn self-care and coping skills, and give and receive support. REGISTER HEREClick here for information on Beth Jackson, the facilitator of this support group.
27 Nov - 27 Nov 2024
01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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