Classes for Area Agency on Aging
Current Classes
Online - 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.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program provides techniques that will help people:
- Manage symptoms
- Incorporate exercise
- Monitor nutrition
- Talk with their doctor
- Make informed treatment decisions
- Deal with emotions
This program runs for six weeks and will be delivered online. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, smartphone or tablet. The program will be held from Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 8 to Aug. 12.
The course is free, but participation is limited.
Date/Time:
July 8, 2021, 10:00am
–
July 9, 2021, 12:30pm
Cost:
Free
Your Partner in Serving Older Adults, Persons with Disabilities & Caregivers
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
CAPCOG will hold this virtual workshop in two parts. The first will be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 23, and the second well be from 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 30. CAPCOG will distribute links to join the workshop via email to registrants closer to the event date.
Date/Time:
July 23, 2021, 9:00am
– 10:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking A Balance: Caregiver Compassion & Self-Care
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register.
Date/Time:
August 17, 2021, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Practical Tools for Dementia Caregiving
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register
Date/Time:
August 17, 2021, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Activities Caregivers Can Share with Older Adults Living with Cognitive Issues
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register.
Date/Time:
August 18, 2021, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: The Ins & Outs of Long-Term Care
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register.
Date/Time:
August 18, 2021, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: Caregiving Round Table - What I’ve Learned as a Caregiver
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register.
Date/Time:
August 19, 2021, 10:00am
– 11:30am
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: What Does the Future Hold for Caregiving?
Session details to come.
This webinar is part of the annual Striking A Balance Family Caregiver Conference. This year's conference will be four-days consisting of three days of webinars and a Saturday in-person, keynote event and luncheon. The conference brings family caregiver new resources, tools and techniques that improve their loved one’s care and renew their own spirits. Review a full schedule at https://www.capcog.org/divisions/area-agency-on-aging#striking.
The Striking a Balance Family Caregiver Conference is run by the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area (AAACAP) and AGE of Central Texas.
To ensure participation and get conference updates, please register for the sessions you wish to attend. All sessions are free, and CAPCOG will send information to join the webinars prior to the event to those who register.
Date/Time:
August 19, 2021, 1:00pm
– 2:30pm
Cost:
Free
Striking a Balance: The Daytripper - Anniversary Keynote Event
This in-person, keynote event will feature Chet Garner, creator, host, executive producer and writer of the The Daytripper, a five-time Emmy-award-winning program on PBS.
Garner was born and raised in Texas and loves storytelling. He brings the same enthusiasm to his speaking events that is seen in “The Daytripper”, and aims to create contagious energy that will have every attendant walk away inspired and excited about Texas, daytripping, and finding their own passion in life. Garner is a graduate of UT-Austin and Baylor Law School. After a practicing law for three years, he followed his passion to inspire his follow Texans to appericate the beauty, history and food of Texas.
More details to come.
Date/Time:
August 21, 2021, 10:30am
– 2:00pm
Cost:
Free
Online - Living a Healthy Life - Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is conducting online versions of its Chronic Pain Self–Management program, which were developed at Stanford to help older adults better manage their pain. This program is offered to adults 60 years of age or older experiencing chronic pain.
During the program, participants will learn:
- Techniques deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
- Easy exercises and nutrition plans 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 delivered online. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer or mobile device. This course is being offered based on interest.
Class size is limited, but there is no cost to attend.
Date/Time:
December 31, 2021, 12:00pm
– 11:59pm
Cost:
Free
A Matter of Balance
This award-winning program is designed to help those who are 60 years old or older to manage falls and increase their activity levels.
Older adults who participate in this class will learn to:
- view falls as controllable
- set goals for increasing activity
- reduce fall risks at home
- exercise to increase strength and balance
A Matter a Balance is an nine-week course that is taught once a week for two hours. It is ideal for older adults who:
- are concerned about falls
- interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- have fallen in the past
- have restricted activities because of concerns about falling
- are able to problem solve and remember discussions
This program will be delivered online based on interest. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
Date/Time:
December 31, 2021, 1:30pm
– 3:30pm
Cost:
Free
Online - 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. This program will be offered based on interest.
Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program provides techniques that will help people:
- Manage symptoms
- Incorporate exercise
- Monitor nutrition
- Talk with their doctor
- Make informed treatment decisions
- Deal with emotions
This program runs for six weeks and will be delivered online. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, smartphone or tablet.
The course is free, but participation is limited.
Date/Time:
December 31, 2021, 11:58pm
– 11:59pm
Cost:
Free