Amplify Austin Day
March 6-7, 2024
This year, we invite you to join us on March 6-7 for the biggest giving event in Central Texas, Amplify Austin Day. On Amplify Austin Day, you can positively impact our collective community by donating and volunteering with us.
At Alzheimer's Texas, our mission is to eliminate this disease and to enhance the care and support for individuals, their families, and their caregivers. 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. Please save the date for Amplify Austin Day to support Central Texas nonprofits like ours. You can make your donation now at AmplifyATX.org
Caregiver Conversations
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 for Tuesday, March 12th at 1:30 pm here, and register for Thursday, March 21st at 1:30 pm here.
All About ALZ with Joan Asseff, LCSW-S
Join us for monthly informational meetings led by Joan Asseff, LCSW-S.
View the full "All About ALZ" presentation series on our YouTube channel. Or, explore individual topics from recent meetings below:
- Effectively Coping with Alzheimer's Mood and Behavioral Symptoms: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Living with Pandemic Stress: Tools for Dementia Caregivers: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Transitioning Out of Community-Based Respite Care: When and How: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Navigating a Short-Term Stay in a Skilled Nursing Facility: Key Strategies for Caregivers: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Cultivating Joy and Resilience During the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Advance Care Planning 101: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Coping with Anticipatory Grief: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Selecting the Right Level of Care: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Utilizing Home Health Services: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Deciding When It's Time for Hospice or Palliative Care: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Using Validation and Reminiscence to Support People Living with Dementia: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Practicing Mindfulness - Strategies for Dementia Caregivers: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Talking to Family Members and Friends About a Dementia Diagnosis: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Benefits of Horticultural Therapy for People Living with Dementia: Video and Slides (PDF)
- Benefits of Exercise for People Living with Dementia: Video and Slides (PDF)
If you have questions or would like to be informed about upcoming meeting dates, please contact [email protected].
Westminster celebrates Alzheimer's Texas
Thank you! The 2023 Westminster Fundraiser raised $238,351.29 for Alzheimer's Texas to date, nearly quadrupling their $60K goal!
Your participation and support are essential, and the best part is 100% of the funds raised stay local! Sign-up to fundraise today! Once you complete the sign-up form, you will receive an email with the link to your personalized fundriasing page. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] or call (512) 241-0420.