Alzheimer's Texas

Join us for our next Caregiver Conversation on Friday, July 28th at 1:30 PM. Clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, facilitates each Caregiver Conversations meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. These supportive and solution-focused conversations are open to ALL caregivers and loved ones caring for those living with dementia. Register today!

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Don't miss the screening of the dementia family caregiver documentary- Wine, Women, and Dementia. Wine, Women, and Dementia: The Documentary

📅The film will be playing at the Deep in the Heart Film Festival on Saturday, July 22 @ 10:00 AM

📍Downstairs Theatre @ Hippodrome, 724 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701

Tickets: https://deepintheheartff.eventive.org/schedule/648789f59ed51d00b06c0227

Trailer: https://www.winewomenanddementia.com/trailer

Next Up for Wine, Women, & Dementia:
Deep in the Heart Film Festival
Waco, Texas, July 20 - 23, 2023

Screening Info:
Saturday, July 22, 10 am
Downstairs Theatre @ Hippodrome
724 Austin Avenue, Waco, TX 76701
(Followed by a half-hour Q&A with me, Kitty Norton, Director)
Tickets on sale through this link: https://deepintheheartff.eventive.org/schedule/648789f59ed51d00b06c0227

Got caregiver friends in the Dallas/Austin areas?
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Join us today for our Caregiver Conversation session hosted by Joan Asseff, LCSW-S. Register here https://secure.everyaction.com/DxQ1Ru0RdE21_HAMbuGcAw2 or visit our website at txalz.org

We hope to see you there!

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's disease and promoting brain health. We invite you to join us in our mission to make a difference in the lives of those affected by this devastating disease.

Alzheimer's disease is a growing epidemic, affecting millions of individuals and their families worldwide. It robs people of their memories, their independence, and their ability to perform daily tasks. During this crucial month, we aim to shed light on the impact of Alzheimer's and emphasize the urgent need for support and research.

Together, we can make a difference. We are the largest voice for neurological state-funded research in Texas and through the commitment of our leadership and volunteers, our efforts have resulted in almost $70,000,000 in state funding available to 10 Texas medical schools. Join us in raising awareness and support for Alzheimer's and brain health. https://www.txalz.org/

Start collecting your shred items!

Our friends at Longleaf Bee Cave are hosting a Spring Shred Day on Wednesday, May 24 from 9:00 am - 11:00 am.

The event is free, but they are accepting donations. They are donating HALF of their proceeds to LT Senior Services!! Hope to see you there!

LGBTQ+ Caregivers Conference The FREE 2nd annual LGBTQ+ Caregiver Conference will feature informative talks, panel discussions, and a Resource & Info Fair.

We had a wonderful time at the Central Texas Seniors Conference in Pflugerville, which was hosted by AGE of Central Texas. Last Thursday, we connected with members of our Central Texas community and shared beneficial resources to help those who are navigating the complexities of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Thank you AGE of Central Texas 👏

Join us on Tuesday, April 25th at 1:00 PM for our Caregiver Conversation session facilitated by clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S. These supportive and solution-focused conversations are open to all caregivers and loved ones caring for those living with dementia.

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THANK YOU to all participants in the 16th Annual Missions 5K Run | Walk for Alzheimer's sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church!

We had a wonderful time sharing our resources and connecting with the community on a beautiful Saturday morning. What's raised here, stays here!

Join us at the 16th Annual Missions 5K Run | Walk for Alzheimer's sponsored by St. James Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday, March 25, at 9:00 AM. Please see the event page for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/16th-annual-missions-5k-run-walk-for-alzheimers-tickets-517989068247?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=cf8c7429-e261-4a3d-a18f-c81698745129

Date & Time:
Sat, March 25, 2023, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location:
3417 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Austin, TX 78721

In Texas, over 380,000 people 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. The Missions 5K & 1K Run & Walk is a community event and all proceeds benefit Alzheimer’s Texas. 100% of the proceeds stay locally here in Central Texas.

We look forward to seeing you there!

16th Annual Missions 5K Run | Walk for Alzheimer's The 16th Annual Missions 5K Run Walk for Alzheimer's presented by HEB on March 25, 2023, boasts a great course and packed with incentives.

Thank you for participating on Amplify Austin Day!

It’s your generosity that helps create a better Central Texas for all of us. We rely on the support of our community and appreciate your enthusiasm in our mission to eliminate this disease and to enhance the care, and support for individuals, their families, and their caregivers.

Together, we are making a positive difference for Central Texas.

Happy Amplify Austin Day! Over the next 24 hours show your support for our critical work by making a donation at https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/alzheimer-s-texas

Join us for the next Caregiver Conversation session on Monday, March 6th at 1:00 PM. https://alzheimerstexas.salsalabs.org/caregiverconversation362023

This series of hour-long virtual meetings are offered once a month for dementia caregivers and their loved ones. These virtual meetings will be open to all local caregivers and loved ones of those living with dementia. Clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, will facilitate each Caregiver Conversations meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. Join us and be part of an engaging and supportive Q&A.

Save the date for Amplify Austin Day on March 1-2. Join us for the biggest day of giving in Central Texas at https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/alzheimer-s-texas

As we enhance our mission with messaging related to brain health, we share with you the following message from Dr. Sandi Bond Chapman. Sandi was our keynote speaker at the biennial 2022 Hidden Heros Luncheon. Her inspirational and informative lecture was received with enthusiasm by all in attendance as we honored DK Reynolds as your Community Caregiver of the year. Our audience contacts us regularly for info on Dr. Sandi, her programs, and her message. Since we believe, as do many, what is good for the heart is good for the head, we share the following important message from Dr. Sandi.

"Dear Friends at Alzheimer's Texas,

Boost your brain power by letting your brain guide your heart to show more acts of compassion. Acts of compassion will not only strengthen your brain’s neural connections, but you will also elevate your neuropharmacy with a micro-dose of norepinephrine. And the person to whom you show compassion – will also get a brain boost.

Without brain health – we do not have health. Compassion - What a great way to get smarter and strengthen social connectedness. We all need more love right now.

If you are curious, join the BrainHealth Text Challenge for 5 days: Starts Monday, Feb. 20 and you will get mini-tips on how to become brain healthier. Each morning, our BrainHealth team will text you a habit to try out, the science behind it, and how it can help improve brain health. Just text BRAIN to 888-844-8991 right this very moment so you don’t forget.

Keep your brain in tip-top shape. You can join virtually or in person for our first annual BrainHealth Week, February 20-24, 2023! This five-day interactive experience empowers people of all ages and circumstances to adopt brain-healthy habits as a regular part of their daily wellness routine. Here are more ways to participate:

- On-site and live-streamed events with a wide variety of speakers and topics related to brain health in the real world- https://centerforbrainhealth.org/brainhealth-week-2023/week-overview
- Family-friendly activities online- https://centerforbrainhealth.org/brainhealth-week-2023/brainhealth-week-growth -fun-fair-activity-packet "

- Dr. Sandi Bond Chapman

Join us for our Next Caregiver Conversation on Tuesday, February 21st at 1:00 PM.

Clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, will facilitate each Caregiver Conversations meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. Please register below for these supportive, solution-focused conversations about caring for their loved ones living with dementia. Registration space is limited, so register today! https://alzheimerstexas.salsalabs.org/caregiverconversation221

Thank you for spending the year with us! In 2022, we celebrated caregivers at our Hidden Heroes Caregiving Awards Luncheon, discovered meaningful resources in our All About ALZ series, shared helpful experiences in our Caregiver Conversation discussions, and connected with our Central Texas community throughout the year.

At Alzheimer's Texas, our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease and related disorders through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. Your generosity allows us to positively impact the lives of fellow Texans through educational programs, community outreach, and advocacy. Looking forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Your generosity helps create a better Central Texas for all of us. We rely on the support of our community and appreciate your enthusiasm for our mission to positively impact the lives of fellow Texans through educational programs, community outreach, and advocacy.

At Alzheimer's Texas, we believe that giving back to the local community helps serve caregivers and family members for those with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Our work relies on the generosity and passion of the people in our community who take action for good by donating and volunteering with us.

It's not too late to donate, sign up to volunteer, or share our mission! https://www.amplifyatx.org/organizations/alzheimer-s-texas

On behalf of everyone here at Alzheimer's Texas, thank you. Your generosity allows us to positively impact the lives of fellow Texans through educational programs, community outreach, and advocacy. We wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and thank you for your support.

Next week is and we need your support. Visit AmplifyATX.org to sign up to volunteer with us or to make a donation in honor of this worldwide day of giving. is calling on Central Texans to support nonprofits in our local community.

With gratitude,

Alzheimer’s Texas Team

The holiday season is upon us!✨❄⛄

As we enter this holiday season, we wish you all a joyful time while celebrating with your loved ones. We understand that the holidays come with additional stressors for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Whether you are grieving a loved one or the many daily losses of dementia, coping with grief during this festive season is very difficult. These are emotional and practical challenges that caregivers and loved ones of those with Alzheimer's Disease must face during the holidays. We recognize the challenge of maintaining a calm and stable routine for your loved one living with Alzheimer's Disease while hosting family and partaking in other holiday events.

Check out these links https://linktr.ee/alztx to learn some strategies to best navigate the holiday season as an Alzheimer's caregiver.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and extend our gratitude for all you do to help those in our community!

- All of us at Alzheimer's Texas

Join us next Wednesday, November 16th!

We are excited to share our next Caregiver Conversation topic: Coping with Anticipatory Grief. The University of Texas Professor and clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, will facilitate each Caregiver Conversations meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. Please register by visiting our website for these supportive, solution-focused conversations about caring for loved ones living with dementia.

Registration space is limited, so register today for our next session on Tuesday, November 16th, at 11:00 AM.📆

Save the date for on November 29. Join the worldwide day of giving by supporting our mission at AmplifyAtx.org/organizations/alzheimer-s-texas.

We had such a great turnout for our first meeting in our Caregiver Conversation series. Thank you to all who participated in our collaborative group discussion by sharing strategies, experiences, and insightful tips to effectively cope with mood and behavioral symptoms related to Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias. We are excited to share our next Caregiver Conversation topic: Coping with Anticipatory Grief. The University of Texas Professor and clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, will facilitate each Caregiver Conversations meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. Please register below for these supportive, solution-focused conversations about caring for their loved ones living with dementia. Registration space is limited, so register today for our next session on Tuesday, October 18th, at 1:00 PM.

https://alzheimerstexas.salsalabs.org/alztalkaskanexpertseriesdec2copy1copy1/index.html

Join us for our first Caregiving Conversation!

Wednesday, September 14
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Central Time)

Alzheimer's Texas is excited to present our new educational offering, Caregiver Conversations. The University of Texas Professor and clinical social worker, Joan Asseff, LCSW-S, will facilitate each Caregiver Conversation meeting, including relevant discussion questions to help attendees share experiences, barriers, strategies, and much more. These virtual meetings will be open to all local caregivers and loved ones of those living with dementia. Each meeting will include a pre-recorded presentation on a dementia caregiving topic, and each attendee will be asked to view the pre-recorded presentation prior to attending the meeting, if possible. Please register below for these supportive, solution-focused conversations about caring for their loved ones living with dementia. Registration space is limited, so register today for our next session on Wednesday, September 14 at 11:00 AM.

Registration space is limited, so register today! A zoom meeting link will be provided when you register using the form below.

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Big-hearted Texans, like you, make what we do for our community possible.

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Alzheimer's Texas Amplify Day is here!

In this 24-hour cycle of giving donors have the chance to win awesome prizes: https://www.amplifyatx.org/prizes

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Join thousands of Texans in a 24 hour cycle of giving!

Alzheimer's Texas Amplify Austin Day is here!🥳

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Alzheimer's Texas has been serving Texans for 40 years. We support those who face Alzheimer's disease through education, advocacy, and community outreach.

Make a donation today so that we may continue to serve the Central Texas community.

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Calling all Texans! On lucky 2.22.22 show your community that you care about your local non-profit organizations.

Amplify Austin is 10 days away, but why wait to support a great cause?

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Nominations Close 01.31.22

Nominate someone you know before it's too late!

Nominate here:
https://www.txalz.org/hidden-heroes-nomination/

Nominate a caregiver before January 31st. 🥰

The winner will receive a $1000 grant!

https://www.txalz.org/hidden-heroes-nomination/

for questions please contact [email protected]

Nominate a caregiver:

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Big News!📣🧪

Cleveland Clinic Research Identifies Sildenafil as Candidate Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease Findings published in Nature Aging show 69% reduced likelihood of developing the disease

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Display your generosity for Alzheimer's Texas in a variety of ways during Giving Tuesday. Whether you share Alzheimer's Texas posts on social media, tell your friends and family, volunteer your time, or provide funds to our cause—everyone has the ability to make a difference.

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