Week 3 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Making Plans with Legal Professionals" will be presented by Kristen Ishihara. Kristen will answer your questions "What documents do I need? and How do you pay for long-term care?" The Journey group will meet weekly for 8 weeks with each meeting […]

Week 4 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Changing Relationships" will be presented by Betty Kirkindoll and Dorothy Horne.  Betty is an ETAA Director and has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's.  Dorothy Horne is also an ETAA Director and was a caregiver.  They will discuss telling friends/family, dealing with the […]

Week 5 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Maintaining Independence/Memory Loss" will be presented by Lori Tooker.  Lori will discuss wellness principles, role of proper nutrition and exercise, general health considerations, and maintaining an active lifestyle. The Journey group will meet weekly for 8 weeks with each meeting having […]

Week 6 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Communication" will be presented by Sandi Brenton.  Sandi will discuss understanding impact of AD on language, techniques to enhance communication, and coping with language difficulties. The Journey group will meet weekly for 8 weeks with each meeting having a time for […]

Week 7 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Coping with Loss & Driving" will be presented by LaDarius Carter.  LaDarius will discuss changing pace and expectations including driving. The Journey group will meet weekly for 8 weeks with each meeting having a time for education (approximately 45 minutes) all […]

Our February 20 topic "Challenging Behaviors in Dementia Care" will be presented by Luanne Harms.  Luanne Harms is the Client Services Director at the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County.  You don't want to miss this great topic and even greater speaker.

Week 8 of our NEW free 8-week Journey Education & Support Group Course topic "Staying Connected" will be presented by Beth Godsey.  Beth will discuss planning for the future, locating the right local resources, and professionals. The Journey group will meet weekly for 8 weeks with each meeting having a time for education (approximately 45 […]

This event has been CANCELED and we will reschedule in August or September.   Our March 19 Hope & Help Hour will be presented by guest speaker, Tam Cummings, author of "Untangling Alzheimer's."  Tam will discuss the nine most common dementias from diagnosis to death.

Guest speaker, Betsy Broyles Arnold, will present "Communication is the Key."  Betsy is the President and CEO of the Broyles Foundation and is a certified dementia practitioner who wrote, "Coach Broyles' Playbook for Alzheimer's Caregivers."

Kerry Driskell and Shalee Faircloth, Oceans Behavorial in Longview, will present "Virtual Dementia Tour," building a greater understanding of dementia.  The VDT uses patented sensory tools and instruction based on research and simulates the effects of aging and dementia so anyone can personally experience the physical and cognitive challenge of dementia by "walking in their […]