Good morning,

Thank you for registering for the Skills Workshop. Please note ALL events have been canceled FURTHER NOTICE.

We are very sorry for the inconvenience. Please see the message below:

Out of consideration for the health and safety of our community, related to concerns around the coronavirus (COVID-19) and upon the recommendation of infectious disease experts and UT System leadership, Caring for the Caregiver has postponed all events until further notice.

We will send an update as soon as Caring for the Caregiver events can be resumed. We appreciate your patience and understanding with us as we try to prioritize the safety of our community. Please email UTcaregivers@UTHealthSA.org with any questions or concerns regarding this cancellation.

Best,

The Caring for the Caregiver Team

UT Health San Antonio, School of Nursing

UTcaregivers.org

(210) 450-8862

MARCH ONLY EVENT CANCELED

Caregiver Skills Training Workshops are for family caregivers to learn practical skills and receive hands-on training. Guided by health care professionals, caregivers learn how to provide everyday care for their loved ones with dementia or other chronic conditions.

This five-hour training is designed to be flexible and interactive so that caregivers get their questions addressed. Participants can choose to attend the entire program from 10am-3:30pm or choose to attend only the topics that are of interest. Parking and a light lunch will be provided.

This workshop will cover the following topics:

Core Topics (covered every month)

• Nursing care
• Transfer and fall prevention
• Nutrition management
• Speech and communication

Possible Electives Covered (choose 2)

• The Virtual Dementia Tour (offered monthly)
• Dental Hygiene
• Audiology
• Bowel/Bladder

**Please note that the Virtual Dementia Tour (VDT) is offered monthly during the Skills Workshop or as a separate program called Virtual Dementia Tour Only. VDT availability during the workshop is based on the order in which you sign-up. If you are unable to attend during the Skills Workshop you can sign-up for another date under the VDT Only option.**