Care Partner Academy Workshop | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

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Care Partner Academy Workshop
The Care Partner Academy Workshop is designed to assist care partners in their role in meeting the needs of their loved one. Care Partners will learn how to properly care for their own health as well as care for their loved one that may be suffering form dementia and other chronic diseases. The program provides evidenced based information and support group sessions. Disease management, personal care management, dealing with behavioral issues and care partner self-care are discussed.


This program is made possible by the Newby Family. 

Program Information 

This workshop is for: Adults caring for loved ones.  

This workshop teaches participants:
Techniques to deal with problems or issues that arise while caring for others.
Provides resources to help better care for loved ones.
Communication techniques when talking to health care professional
Dealing with decisions regarding with transition.

2024 Care Partner Academy Workshops

• Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator,
"Supporting Independence For Persons With Dementia: Balancing Daily Activities & Safety"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
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• Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Lee Franks, J.D., Law Offices of Lee Franks
"Caregiving & Legal Issues: How To Stay Ahead of The Game"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 11, 2024
John Culberson, M.D., M.S., Chief of Geriatrics at Ï㽶ֱ²¥
"Holiday Stress"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
"Communicating Effectively"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
"Responding To Dementia Related Behaviors"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Allison Childress, Ph.D., R.D.N., CSSD, Associate Professor Nutritional Sciences, TTU
"How Nutrition Impacts Strength And Energy: The Super Power of Food"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
"Exploring Care And Support Service"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Barbara Singer, GIA Coordinator
"The 10 Waring Signs of Alzheimer's"
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

• Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Jonathan Singer, Ph.D.,
Assistant Professor, Clinical Psychology, TTU
Ï㽶ֱ²¥ Garrison Institute on Aging,
6630 Quaker Avenue, Suite E, Lubbock, Texas 79413
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Previous Meetings

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6630 Quaker Ave, Suite E,
Lubbock TX 79413

806.743.7821
GIA@Ï㽶ֱ²¥.EDU

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