Caregiver Skills Training Workshop

Event Date & Time

January 24, 2019 at 10:00AM - 3:00PM

Location

UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78209


Event Details:
Caregiver Skills Training Workshops, offered by the Caring for the Caregiver program, offers three-hour sessions facilitated by health care professionals for family caregivers to have hands-on training on:

  • Transfers and fall prevention
  • Nutrition management
  • Speech and communication
  • Nursing care

In addition, participants may choose any three of the below topics for more information:

  • Virtual dementia tour
  • Dental hygiene
  • Audiology
  • Physical therapy
  • Difficult behaviors
  • Urology

Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.

Our Cognitive Engagement Program is for family members with dementia or another chronic condition. They will be guided by a health care professional in a tailored activity while their family caregiver attends the Essentials of Caregiving classes. To enroll in the Cognitive Engagement Program, please contact the Caring for the Caregiver program at least 3 days prior to class.

 

This workshop is part of the Caring for the Caregiver program.

To register or for more information, contact Jennifer Brackett at 210-450-8715 or brackett@uthscsa.edu

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