LEARNING AND LIVING WITH TOWN SQUARE
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For adults with dementia, independence doesn’t disappear overnight, it shifts, day by day, as new challenges arise. In this guide, we offers trusted, dementia-specific resources to help families and caregivers of elderly seniors navigate driving transitions, care planning conversations, and home safety adjustments, all while preserving their senior loved one’s sense of self.
Noticing eating, drinking, or rest changes in dementia care? Learn gentle ways Austin caregivers can support daily routines.
Town Square University Parkway is more than a senior center or adult day center. We are a full resource center offering free cognitive assessments, support groups, caregiver education, free senior breakfast, and respite for families navigating aging, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, and cognitive decline.
Support your aging loved one this summer with these 5 practical seasonal tips that encourage mental cognition and physical activity,
Summer is full of sunshine and family visits but for seniors living with dementia, those changes can quietly disrupt routines that feel safe. Discover why consistency matters so much for those memory conditions, and learn what simple strategies may help you and your loved one navigate summer comfortably.
Learn how overstimulation and sensory overload can show up in dementia, why agitation may be communication, and how caregivers can notice, reduce, and reset.
In this educational presentation, Catherine McDermott, PMHNP, discusses medication management, polypharmacy risks, person-centered dementia care, and how caregivers can build a trusted healthcare team while navigating Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cognitive impairment, palliative care, and hospice decisions.
In Part 2 of this caregiver education series, Catherine McDermott, PMHNP, shares practical strategies for preparing for medical appointments, tracking symptoms and behavioral changes, managing medications safely, communicating with healthcare providers, and advocating for loved ones living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or cognitive decline.
Caregiving shouldn’t have to reach a crisis point. Learn what signs may indicate it’s time to consider daytime senior care options like adult day care and learn how reaching out for support early on can help family members and caregivers in the long run.
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