Classes for Area Agency on Aging
Current Classes
Hands-On Skills Workshop for Family Caregivers
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and CAPCOG are rescheduling this program to a later date as a precautionary measure to assist with limiting the possible spread of COVID-19. Please check back for future dates of this program and others.
Home health, physical therapy and nutrition experts will share invaluable tips and techniques for safe hands-on caregiving during the The Hands-On Skills Workshop for Family Caregivers. Other presentations will be delivered on topics including dementia strategies, mindful movement and compassion fatigue. The goal of the workshop is to help caregivers take care of themselves as they care for their loved ones.
Cost: Free
Your Partner In Serving Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities & Caregivers
CAPCOG, the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area are rescheduling this program to a later date as a precautionary measure to assist with limiting the possible spread of COVID-19. Please check back for future dates of this program and others.
This free workshop is for nonprofit, healthcare and government professional care managers. It provides an overview of the many services and resources provided by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and the Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Capital Area.
Topics to be covered will include:
- Public Benefits
- Nutrition and Senior Center Supports
- Information and Referral Services for Persons with Disabilities and older Adults
- Care Coordination
- Caregiver Support
- Medication Screening
- Long-Term Care Application Process
- Health and Wellness Education Programs
- Ombudsman Services for Nursing and Assisted Living Facilities
This workshop is hosted by the YMCA of Greater Williamson County with the Support of Faith in Action, Georgetown.
Audience:
Professional Care Managers
This class has been rescheduled - TBA
Cost: Free
Living with Chronic Conditions
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area will host a Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions program for older adults on Tuesdays starting April 21. This six-week, evidence-based program will be held online through a video conference platform.
The program teaches older adults, 60 and older, with chronic illnesses the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatment and to maintain and increase one’s activities.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program teaches techniques that will let individuals do the following:
- Manage Symptoms
- Incorporate Exercise
- Monitor Nutrition
- Talk with Your Doctor
- Make Informed Treatment Decisions
- Deal with Emotions
This program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, April 21 through May 26.
The course is free, but participation is limited.
Date/Time:
April 21, 2020, 5:00pm
– 6:00pm
Cost:
Free
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area and CAPCOG are rescheduling this program to a later date as a precautionary measure to assist with limiting the possible spread of COVID-19. Please check back for future dates of this program and others.
Living a Health Life with Chronic Conditions is a chronic disease self-management program that runs for six-weeks. It teaches older adults, 60 and older, with chronic illnesses the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatment and to maintain and increase one’s activities.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program teaches techniques that will let individuals do the following:
- Manage Symptoms
- Incorporate Exercise
- Monitor Nutrition
- Talk with Your Doctor
- Make Informed Treatment Decisions
- Deal with Emotions
- Control Stress
This six-week program will be held from 1:30 to 4 p.m., Tuesdays, April 28 to June 2, 2020.
This program will be held at the Well Branch Library in Austin.
Cost: Free