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What If It’s Not Alzheimer’s

June 7, 2022

My husband, age 50, was the architect of the Memphis City schools, president of the soccer association, our homeowner’s association, our college alumni association, and a commander in the Naval Reserve. Within a year he had lost his job and was no longer involved with any community organizations. I felt in my gut that something […]




Call for Art: Share Creative Works

June 7, 2022

Call for Art: Share Creative Works and Help Document “How COVID-19 Has Impacted Our Lives” A team of faculty and students at Michigan State University is working to make inclusive and accessible creative collections that document how people are using creativity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their Andrew W. Mellon Foundation-funded project “Creativity in the Time […]



Meet the team – Sara Masoud

May 3, 2022

My name is Sara Masoud and I’m part of the Caring for the Caregiver team. My job involves partnering with people in the community to make programs and research that matters to them. I moved to San Antonio from El Paso, Texas in 2018 when the program was just getting started. Before I moved here […]



Mosaics in the Park – Dementia Friendly Texas Memory Café Network

May 3, 2022

Make mosaics in the park [In-Person] with the Texas Memory Cafe Network! About this event This is a dementia friendly in-person gathering to enjoy cognitively engaging activities with other families impacted by dementia. Supplies, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Registration is limited so reserve your spot today! COVID-19: Please practice mindful and respectful COVID-19 etiquette […]




Dementia Friendly Library Series

May 3, 2022

Join Dementia Friendly San Antonio and the City of San Antonio Public Libraries for a series of classes on topics related to Dementia. This Dementia Friendly San Antonio initiative has teamed up with the City of San Antonio Public Libraries to bring you a series of classes focused on dementia. To register click HERE.  




Nadie debería enfrentarse al Alzheimer solo

May 3, 2022

¿Sabía que la Asociación de Alzheimer tiene muchos recursos para cuidadores en español? Visite el sitio web de la Asociación de Alzheimer para obtener más información.   NUESTRA VISIÓN: Un mundo sin Alzheimer y todas las demás demencias® Un mundo sin la enfermedad de Alzheimer y todas las demás demencias Conformada en 1980, la Alzheimer’s […]




Twenty-Four Seven: A podcast about caregiving

May 3, 2022

The Texas Public Radio podcast,  “Twenty-Four Seven: A Podcast About Caregiving,” presents a thoughtful and helpful tool offering guidance to families and friends with loved ones experiencing dementia. In season one of the podcast, longtime NPR journalist Kitty Eisele explored her experience of becoming a parent to her parent as she became a full-time caregiver for […]




NeuViCare™ from Amicus Brain Innovations for Dementia Care

May 3, 2022

Reduce Complexity. Save Time. Improve Quality of Life Are you a care partner for a person living with dementia, interested in participating in research to improve caregiver experience and wellbeing? Amicus Brain Innovations (www.amicusbrain.com) is making their NeuViCare™ technology available to eligible caregivers, free of charge for three months as part of a study we […]




May is National Older Americans Month

May 3, 2022

Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way. That’s why the theme for […]




Recognizing Older Americans and Employment

May 3, 2022

“Age My Way”: Celebrating Older Americans Month with the Start of a New Financial Education Program at Caring for the Caregiver Are you asking yourself these questions?  What do you want your life to look like as you grow older? With which friends and family do you surround yourself? How do you stay involved with […]