Educational and supportive resources

It takes a team of caregivers and health care professionals to provide the best dementia care.

We provide educational and supportive resources for patients, family members and health care professionals to help support you.

Support programs

Support Groups

Dementia is a progressive disease that brings many emotions for the patient and their loved ones.
We offer a variety of free, online support groups for people with dementia and their caregivers to support you throughout the diagnosis.

ReCollections at the San Antonio Museum of Art

Join us for a dementia friendly day of viewing and creating art at the San Antonio Art Museum. Lunch, art supplies, parking and admission to the museum for the day are included with free registration.

Virtual Gentle Yoga

Physical activity has a number of benefits for those living with dementia and their caregivers. This class will provide you an opportunity to engage in gentle physical exercise from the comfort of your own home.

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Memory and Music

Enjoy live musical performances that are staffed by our health care team members and volunteers to provide you a supportive and comfortable environment.

Educational programs

South Texas Alzheimer’s Conference

In partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Biggs Institute presents a conference for the general public and health care professionals to learn the latest discoveries in dementia.

Dialogue on Dementia

Learn about groundbreaking research on the onset and progression of dementia in open discussion with world-renowned physicians, scientists and other experts.

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Caring for the Caregiver

Resources for family caregivers of people living with dementia by the UT Health San Antonio School of Nursing. The program works to improve quality of life for caregivers through classes, workshops and social events.

Grand Rounds

Health care students and professionals are invited to join us for presentations by research experts on neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Upcoming events


Gardening Workshop with the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Join the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a dementia-friendly gardening class designed to promote improved mental health, quality of life, and opportunities for social connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers.


Gardening Workshop with the San Antonio Botanical Garden

Join the San Antonio Botanical Garden for a dementia-friendly gardening class designed to promote improved mental health, quality of life, and opportunities for social connection for people living with dementia and their caregivers.


Lewy Body Dementia Support Group

Join our experts in dementia care for encouraging discussion surrounding the impact of Lewy body dementia (LBD) in a supportive and informative environment with others who are living with LBD or caring for someone with LBD.