Events, Classes and Conferences
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March 2-3, 2022
Amplify Austin is the biggest day of giving in Austin. Over 24 hours, Amplify brings our entire community together to give to local nonprofits. Give on Amplify Austin Day, and continue your giving all year long.
Donate here or contact us for more information.
Memory Screenings - To be announced
Please call (512) 241-0420 or [email protected] to find out more about our memory screening offerings.
Education and Caregiver activities funded in part by:
Due to COVID-19 regulations, classes are now virtual offerings
All About ALZ with Professor Joan Asseff, LCSW-S
Join us for monthly informational meetings led by Professor Joan Asseff, LCSW-S.
View slides from recent meetings here:
- Benefits of Exercise for People Living with Dementia (PDF)
- Talking to Family Members and Friends About a Dementia Diagnosis (PDF)
- Benefits of Horticultural Therapy for People Living with Dementia (PDF)
- Deciding When It's Time for Hospice or Palliative Care (PDF)
- Practicing Mindfulness - Strategies for Dementia Caregivers (PDF)
- Selecting the Right Level of Care (PDF)
- Utilizing Home Health Services (PDF)
- Coping with Anticipatory Grief (PDF)
- Advance Care Planning 101 (PDF)
- Cultivating Joy and Resilience During the Holidays: Tips for Caregivers (PDF)
- Navigating a Short-Term Stay in a Skilled Nursing Facility: Key Strategies for Caregivers (PDF)
- Transitioning Out of Community-Based Respite Care: When and How (PDF)
- Effectively Coping with Alzheimer's Mood and Behavioral Symptoms (PDF)
- Living with Pandemic Stress: Tools for Dementia Caregivers (PDF)
If you have questions or would like to be informed about upcoming meeting dates, please contact [email protected].
Request a Speaker
Need a speaker for your organization or group to talk about our services, disease information, caregiving issues and more? Contact us ([email protected]) to get something scheduled. We strive to fill every request, regardless of the topic or location.
Training for Professionals
- In-service trainings are available for your staff on a variety of topics. There is a small fee. Contact us ([email protected]) for more information.
- Law Enforcement Training - Educates personnel on Alzheimer’s and best practices for interacting with patients. Continuing education credits included at no cost. To request a presentation, contact [email protected]
31st Annual Travis Co. Alzheimer's TX Walk
Join us for the 30th Annual Travis County Walk this Spring:
(Date to be announced)
What's Raised Here, Stays Here! 100% local!!
Alzheimer's Texas Walks are the only Alzheimer's walk fundraisers where 100% of the funds raised stay in Texas.
With your support, we are able to raise awareness about Alzheimer's and related disorders, support families currently facing the disease, and honor those we have lost.
Artwork © Jill Pankey
Prefer to donate via cash or check?
Download and print our donation form here (PDF).
Here's a look back in time at selected past events... Thank you for supporting Alzheimer's Texas mission through the years!
This event has passed. February 14th, 2022 @ noon, Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Alzheimer's Texas Board of Directors and Event Co-Chairs Laura Beuerlein and Sheri Krause invited the community to the Hidden Heroes Caregiving Awards Luncheon honoring DK Reynolds, Community Caregiver of the Year.
If you want to honor DK and support Texas Alzheimer's, consider making a donation here.
This event has passed. Saturday, March 27th, 2021
Walk for Alzheimer's in this fun community event. All proceeds from the walk benefit Alzheimer’s Texas and 100% of the funds stay locally here in Central Texas. Click here for information or contact our staff to find out more.
Alzheimer's Night at the Dell Diamond
This event has passed.
Each Summer Alzheimer's Texas partners with the Round Rock Express through the Chasco Community Partnership to spread awareness of Alzheimer's disease. At this selected game Alzheimer's Texas will also receive $5 for each infield ticket and $3 for each lawn ticket purchased through our link. Be sure to come early and watch the pre-game interview about Alzheimer's disease and how we help the community! Stop by the Chasco Community Partnership booth by Home Plate to grab information on services and programs.