Savvy

Taking care of a person with a dementia is a role unlike any other, and it requires training.  Savvy Caregiver provides in-depth practical training for family caregivers of persons with dementia.  Think of this course as professional-level training for the non-professional, family caregiver. During the six, two-hour classes, caregivers will learn about dementia, the progressive impact of the illness on the person, and the skills needed to manage day-to-day caregiver responsibilities with your...
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Balance

Caregiver U brings the A Matter of Balance program to the Central Texas community to prevent devastating falls in older adults and to help seniors develop an active, healthy lifestyle. According to the Center for Disease Control, one out of three older adults experience a fall each year. And falls are the leading cause of both nonfatal and fatal injuries in older adults. These are frightening statistics, but the good news is that falls are not a normal or inevitable part of aging– there are ...
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Powerful Tools

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults to take better care of themselves. The “tools” learned in the six week series benefit caregivers by helping them reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance in their lives, communicate their needs, make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The evidence-based curriculum was developed by  Dr. Kate Lorig and her colleagues at Stanford University. Learn more at th...
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testimonials

Testimonials: "As a Wesley Health & Wellness Center Nurse, I knew the Caregiver U Programs - A Matter of Balance, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, and Savvy Caregiver - would provide great resources for the Elgin community.  The support and encouragement from Faith Unger and the AGE of Central Texas is outstanding.  They provide the professional materials and marketing advice to make the programs successful and get the word out.  I appreciate the funding decisions by the St. David’s Foundat...
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A Matter of Balance participant

"I appreciated the feeling of connection with the class leaders.  They really made me feel they knew just where I was coming from. By the end of the A Matter of Balance class, I was able to do the walk step and marching without holding on to the chair for support!" - A Matter of Balance class participant
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Deborah

"As a Wesley Health & Wellness Center Nurse, I knew the CaregiverU programs - A Matter of Balance, Powerful Tools for Caregivers, and Savvy Caregiver - would provide great resources for the Elgin community.  The support and encouragement from Faith Unger and the AGE of Central Texas is outstanding.  They provide the professional materials and marketing advice to make the programs successful and get the word out.  I appreciate the funding decisions by the St. David’s Foundation to provide the...
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