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This interactive course offers a hands-on understanding of dementia through Dementia Live®, providing participants with insights into how those with dementia may perceive and react to real-life situations. By experiencing sensory and cognitive challenges firsthand, participants will learn how to recognize behaviors that may escalate a crisis and discover effective ways to respond. The second session explores deeper caregiving strategies, reducing risks, and fostering supportive relationships for those with dementia. Active participation is encouraged, offering an immersive experience to better understand and assist individuals living with dementia.
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Come meet three Comfort Dogs that serve Fort Worth and surrounding communities. Their job is to love on people and reduce stress while helping provide care that helps improve overall well-being.
Stevenson Oaks
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This lecture is focused on raising awareness about the significance of hearing healthcare and its impact on overall health and well-being . It will discuss the anatomy of the ear, the understanding of how we hear, and the relationship between the ear and our brain. It will also discuss the benefits of preventative measures, early intervention, and the implications of untreated hearing loss. The course will also cover common misconceptions about hearing health and provide practical tips for maintaining the health of your ears. The course will also discuss the ACHIEVE study out of Johns Hopkins University which shows the results of a 3-year longitudinal study regarding hearing loss cognitive decline and memory loss.
On Campus Session
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- REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
- Fee: $0.00
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Instructor: Peter Rutledge
Capacity Remaining: 2
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Dates: 4/13/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Sessions: 4
Days: M
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Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
Room: 119
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This 4-week course will cover basic abdominal anatomy and physiology and will be aimed toward the non-medical population. Anatomy of the digestive tract, liver, gallbladder, appendix, pancreas, and spleen will be reviewed. The physiology, or function, of each organ will also be discussed. Finally, knowing basic anatomy and physiology, I will discuss common abdominal diseases: Gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD), stomach ulcers, Bariatric (obesity) surgery, bowel obstruction, Crohn's disease, colon cancer, diverticulitis, appendicitis, gallstones, pancreatic cancer, pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, and the enlarged spleen. The diagnosis and treatment for each disease will also be covered briefly.
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- REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.
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Instructor: James Parker
Capacity Remaining: 1
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Dates: 4/13/2026 - 5/4/2026
Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sessions: 4
Days: M
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Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
Room: 119
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In this class, I will attempt to explain, in an easy to understand fashion, the underlying mechanisms for the common chronic conditions of adults. These will include heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, chronic kidney disease chronic lung disease and others. We will discuss why, when, and how we can treat these conditions, touching on the various common treatments for these diseases and how they work.
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