Supporting families

We are committed to supporting families who take care of their loved ones. We are expanding our capacity to help the needs of caregivers who are caring for their loved ones living with long-term conditions that impact their daily lives.

Bringing hope to caregivers

The Caring for the Caregiver program supports family caregivers through education, research, and practice. We provide education through classes and workshops for family caregivers, opportunities for socialization, and clinical care to support families living with dementia.

About us

This is a grants & donation funded program of the School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio. To support our program, please select the ‘Give’ button below. Your donation will help us continue to offer programs at no cost to family caregivers. Thank you.

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Maude’s Award

The Caring for the Caregiver Program (C4CP) of the School of Nursing at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has earned a national award for its comprehensive education and support for families living with dementia. Read more about the Maude’s Award story here.

UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing’s Caring for the Caregiver program earns national award. Image shows elderly woman and her female caregiver from UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing

Upcoming events

Oct
23

Dementia Basics every 4th Wednesday 1:00-2:00 p.m.

This monthly seminar by Dr. Lyda Arevalo will meet on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Our goal with this seminar is to equip you, the caregiver, with a practical understanding of the root causes of dementia and dementia-related behaviors. We will provide you with actionable tips and key resources that you can apply in your daily caregiving.

Oct
23

Conceptos Básicos de la Demencia, Cada Cuarto Miércoles de 6:30 a 7:30 p.m..

Este seminario mensual de la Dra. Lyda Arévalo se llevará a cabo el cuarto miércoles de cada mes. Nuestro objetivo con este seminario es brindarle a usted, el cuidador, una comprensión práctica de las causas fundamentales de la demencia y los comportamientos relacionados con la demencia. Le proporcionaremos consejos prácticos y recursos clave que podrá aplicar en su cuidado diario.

Oct
22

Health Digital Literacy for Caregivers

The Caring for the Caregiver Program at the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing invites you to join the Health Digital Literacy Education Classes for Caregivers.

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