Education and resources

The Essentials of Caregiving Classes

These classes are focused on providing support to caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s or related dementia. Classes are hosted every second and fourth Thursday on the first floor of the Medical Arts and Research Center (MARC) at 8300 Floyd Curl Drive from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. Topics covered include:

• Understanding a diagnosis of dementia
• Learning to be a caregiver
• Finding connections in the community
• Caring for the caregiver
• Planning for future care
• Legal and financial planning

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Caregiver Skills Training Workshops

The Caregiver Skills Training Workshops are provided monthly for caregivers to learn practical skills and receive hands-on training in transfer techniques, home safety, dental hygiene, nutrition, and medication management. These are monthly in the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing Simulation Lab (SL1.118) from 3:30-5:30pm.

The Virtual Dementia Tour is provided at the Caregiver Skills Training. It allows you to participate in an experience that simulates what a person with dementia might experience because of their illness.

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Memory Cafés

A Memory Café is a space where people living with dementia and their family caregivers can relax, learn, be creative, and socialize with others. Join us each month for coffee, art, music, games, presentations, and more. No registration is required.

We partner with Jefferson Outreach for these Memory Cafés. They are held monthly 9am-11am at 2201 St. Cloud (Located at Morningside Manor).

If you are interested in starting a memory cafe in your community, please contact us to help you get started.

Upcoming Cafes