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TALABook – Love Remembers: Holding on to Hope and Faith in the Face of Early-Onset Alzheimer’s

Virtual

Join TALA and Fort Worth native and author Kathe Ambrose Goodwin, along with Hollie Glover, Director of Education and Family Support Services at the James L West Center, for this compelling TALAHour. Ambrose-Goodwin writes of her husband Steve's diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's at the age of 61. Kathe lays bare the pain and frustration of their journey and how her family’s love and faith shine through, giving meaning and hope to even the darkest days. The book is available in print and digital versions. Purchase [...]

September TALAHour: Culinary Hints for Memory Care Dining

Virtual

Join TALA for a live culinary demo including an overview of key aspects of the memory care dining experience, creating a dining program in memory care, and how to engage residents during mealtime.

TALABook: Intelligent Emotions with Stephen Barth

Join TALA and Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management at the University of Houston Professor Stephen Barth to discuss his book Intelligent Emotions: On Self Responsibility, Owning Our Emotional Power, and Changing Our Reactions. This fun, insightful book delivers the tools to develop intelligent emotions, then demonstrates how to practice that emotional intelligence in daily life. Barth teaches courses in hospitality law and leadership. He is #3 on Global Guru’s Top 30 Hospitality Thought Leaders & Influencers for 2024.

TALAHour: UTI Management in Assisted Living with Allen Flores Consulting

Urinary tract infections are among the most commonly diagnosed infections in older adults. The incidence rate in women over age 85 is almost 30%. It is time we take a more sophisticated approach to managing UTIs in our residents. The good news is we can partner with labs, pharmacies, and primary care providers to help tackle this challenge. Compounding factors include increased acuity and the increased role of AL in healthcare. During this webinar we will discuss effective treatment approaches, standards of care, and avoiding [...]

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