Classes for Area Agency on Aging
Current Classes
Living a Healthy Life - Chronic Pain Self-Management
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is conducting online versions of its Chronic Pain Self–Management programs, which were developed at Stanford to help older adults better manage their pain. These courses are offered to adults 60 years of age or older experiencing chronic pain.
During the program, participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
- Moving easy exercise and nutrition for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- Pacing activity and rest
- Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
This program runs for six weeks and will be delivered online. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, laptop or mobile device. The course will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursdays, August 13 through September 17. Class size is limited. There is no cost to attend.
Register by contacting Jessica Martone, CAPCOG health, prevention, & wellness coordinator.
Date/Time:
August 13, 2020, 10:00am
–
September 17, 2020, 12:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: How Caregiving Has Changed Since COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed may things in our lives, but especially important to understand how it has changed caregiving. This Striking a Balance webinar session will discuss changes to caregiving techniques, so caregivers can better provide safer care for their loved ones.
This session, led by the AARP, kicks off the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas' Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 17, 2020, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Caregiving 101
This Striking a Balance webinar session will address the basics of providing care for your loved one(s). It will be led by Accountable Aging Care Management of Austin.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 17, 2020, 1:00pm
– 2:15pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Financial Planning for Caregivers
This Striking a Balance webinar session will discuss how caregivers can better manage their finances while providing care for their loved ones. It will be led by attorney Virginia Sampson who has practice specializes in elder law and estate planning and probate.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 18, 2020, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Living a Healthy Life - Diabetes Self-Management
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) will conduct its 6-week, health and wellness program — Diabetes Self-Management. This evidence based intervention (EBI) course provides insight and teaches skills that help people better manage their or their loved one’s Type-2 diabetes.
Using a group setting that allows for a shared learning experience, the program teaches techniques to prevent low blood sugar, monitor nutrition, plan low fat meals and control stress. It provides methods that assist you in communicating with your doctors, set weekly goals to improve your health and control the diabetes, and take care of your feet.
The program is intended for those living with Type-2 diabetes and who are interested in symptom and treatment management. Attendees should want to learn about proper exercise and nutrition and want to learn what questions to ask about diabetes.
AAACAP will conduct this course online, so attendees will need a computer, laptop or mobile device. Course will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, August 18 through September 22. Class size is limited. There is no cost to attend.
Join the program by contacting Jessica Martone, CAPCOG health, prevention & wellness coordinator.
Date/Time:
August 18, 2020, 10:00am
– 12:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Long-distance Caregiving
This Striking a Balance webinar session will discuss how caregivers can provide care while not being able to visit their loved ones. It will be led by the AARP.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 18, 2020, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Keeping Hope and Heart Alive in Sharing Care
This Striking a Balance Keynote webinar session will be one two sessions led by Mary Richards, MSW, LSW, and author of Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 19, 2020, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: What’s Next After My Caregiver Journey Ends?
This Striking a Balance Keynote webinar session will be one two sessions led by Mary Richards, MSW, LSW, and author of Caresharing: A Reciprocal Approach to Caregiving and Care Receiving in the Complexities of Aging, Illness or Disability.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 19, 2020, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Activities for Caregivers to Keep Older Family Members Engaged
This Striking a Balance webinar session will discuss how caregivers can keep their loved ones engaged while they are providing care for them It will be led by Naomi Dalbso, AGE’s Thrive Center Activity director.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 20, 2020, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Caregiving for a Family Member in a Long-Term Care Community
Wrapping up the Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is this webinar session that will discuss how family members can better provide care for family members who are in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes and senior living communities. It will be led by Lisa Daly of Family Eldercare.
More session details to come.
The annual Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas. The conference will be a four-day web-series with two sessions a day. It focuses bringing family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. A full schedule is available at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
To help ensure participation in the conference and to get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free.
Date/Time:
August 20, 2020, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is conducting online versions of the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions program for older adults. This six-week, evidence-based 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.
The online program will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 25 through September 29.
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
Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, laptop or mobile device.
Contact Jessica Martone, CAPCOG health, prevention and wellness coordinator, to register.
The course is free, but participation is limited.
Date/Time:
August 25, 2020, 9:00am
– 10:30am
Cost:
Free