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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 […]

TALAHour: What has TALA Done for you Lately? New Member Benefits Galore!

Virtual

TALA has recently launched several new member programs including our AI regulatory database search assistant “Ruth”, Operation Serving Seniors connecting National Guard members with career opportunities in Texas Assisted Living, the TALATalks podcast, and the job search portal on the TALA website. Tune into this webinar to learn more about each new initiative and how it helps make your day to day easier as an Assisted Living professional.

TALABook featuring “Did I Remember to Tell You? A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers” with Author Pam Kovacs Johnson

Virtual

Pam Kovacs Johnson has spent most of her life working in long-term care dedicated to meeting the needs of older adults and their families. She is a writer, speaker, and author of Did I Remember to Tell You? A Real-Life Guidebook for Dementia Family Caregivers, based on her professional experience spanning over 40 years, coupled with the invaluable personal knowledge she gained as the primary caregiver for her father after he was diagnosed with mixed dementia. Join TALA and Hollie Glover from the James L. […]

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