Healthy Living Workshops

The North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging conducts free workshops for older adults who would like to reduce their fall risk, increase balance, and better manage chronic conditions.  Workshops include  A Matter of Balance, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Chronic Disease Self-Management, Diabetes Self-Management, and Chronic Pain Self-Management.  For more information, contact Kim Mathis at kmathis@nctocog.org or 940-999-1024.

Respite

The North Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center provides temporary relief to unpaid caregivers who aren't receiving respite and can't afford to pay privately. For more information, call 855-937-2372 and ask for Kiowanda.

Nursing Home Options Counseling

The North Central Texas Aging and Disability Resource Center helps people who are in nursing facilities, rehabilitation facilities, and hospitals get connected with services that support independent living.  For example, they make referrals to programs such as Area Agency on Aging case management, HHSC Community Attendant, and VA Aid and Attendance.  For more information, call 817-695-9142 or email jhelmer@nctcog.org.

Nursing Home Relocation

The North Central Texas Council of Governments helps nursing home residents who receive Medicaid benefits and are enrolled in Amerigroup, Molina, or United set up services that help them to return to the community . Our relocation specialists arrange non-Medicaid services and access transition grants. For more information, call 817-608-2396 or email tbusby@nctcog.org.

Medicare Presentations

Staff members are available to conduct presentations on Medicare preventive health benefits and special programs for beneficiaries with low incomes.  For more information, contact Melinda Gardner at mgardner@nctcog.org or 817-695-9122.

Medicare Benefits and Fraud Workshops

Staff benefits counselors conduct presentations on Medicare benefits and how to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud. For more information contact Melinda Gardner at mgardner@nctcog.org or 817-695-9142.

Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas

Do you have memory loss or care for someone who does?  Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas provides free services such as in-home care, minor home repairs for safety purposes, and medical supplies.  It also provides resource information, education, and support for family caregivers. 

Dementia information, education, and support programs include:

• Building Better Caregivers:  Join a small group of family caregivers for a series of six workshops that explore ways to reduce stress for yourself and your family member.  For more information, contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at jcobb@jameslwest.org call 682-433-0375.
• Compassionate Touch:  This one-hour workshop shows family members how they can use touch to calm someone with dementia.  For more information, contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at jcobb@jameslwest.org or call 817-877-1199.
• Dealing with Dementia: This half-day workshop helps family members understand how dementia affects people and learn about resources to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers.  For more information, contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at jcobb@jameslwest.org or call 817-877-1199.
• Dementia Live:  This one-hour workshop lets family members experience what it might be like to live with dementia.  For more information, contact Jaime Cobb Tinsley at jcobb@jameslwest.org or call 817-877-1199.
• Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers' Health (REACH): A dementia educator provides one-on-one support and helps family members address challenging behaviors.  For more information, contact Jamie Harwell at jharwell@nctcog.org or call 682-433-0375.
• Stress-Busting for Family Caregivers: Join a small group of family caregivers for a series of nine workshops that explore ways to reduce stress. For more information, contact Jamie Harwell at jharwell@nctcog.org or call 817-877-1199.

Go to:  https://www.nctcog.org/aging-services/dementia-friendly or call 800-272-3921 for more information about Dementia Friendly North Central/East Texas Services.