DEMENTIA CARE WARRIORS
The mission of Dementia Care Warriors is to provide non-medical assistance and resources to family caregivers caring for those living with Alzheimer's and related dementia.
Care Warrior /ˈker ˈwôrēər/
An individual who takes care of a person who is not able to care for themselves. Care Warriors are CAREGIVERS, ADVOCATES and CHAMPIONS for their loved one. They may assume the roles of nurse, doctor, financial counselor, chef, dietitian, pharmacist, activity director, miracle worker, valet, housekeeper, companion, legal advisor, mind reader, spiritual advisor, administrative assistant and stylist. Care warriors possess high levels of patience and unconditional love and are resilient, consistent and flexible. Sense of humor required.
RESPITE
SCHOLARSHIPS
Our Respite Scholarship allows families to take a "break for a day" by providing financial assistance to cover the costs of respite care.
COMMUNITY
BUILDING
Connect with other caregivers who know and understand through our monthly support group and social outings.
WHAT WE DO
Caring for the Caregiver by giving you space to breathe
and the resources you need to thrive.
5.8
MILLION
AMERICANS
ARE LIVING
WITH
ALZHEIMER's
DEMENTIA.
65
Every 65 seconds someone in the united states develops dementia.
1 in 3
SENIORS DIE
WITH ALZHEIMER'S OR RELATED DEMENTIA. IT KILLS MORE THAN BREAST CANCER AND PROSTATE CANCER COMBINED.
18.5
BILLION
Hours of CaRE WHERE prOVIDED by 16 Million UNPAID CAREGIVERS... with total care VALUED AT NEARLY $234 BILLION in 2018.
Upcoming Events
Wed, Nov 293535 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75219, USANov 29, 2023, 6:30 PM CST3535 N Hall St, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Sat, Nov 18DallasNov 18, 2023, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CSTDallas, 4041 W Wheatland Rd #108, Dallas, TX 75237, USA
Multiple DatesSat, Nov 119026 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217, USANov 11, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CST9026 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217, USA
Thu, Nov 02Radio PodcastNov 02, 2023, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM CDTRadio Podcast
Wed, Nov 01Beehive DallasNov 01, 2023, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMBeehive Dallas, 1512 Edison St, Dallas, TX 75207, USA- Multiple DatesSat, Oct 289026 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217, USAOct 28, 2023, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CDT9026 Elam Rd, Dallas, TX 75217, USA
Thu, Sep 28Campuzano Mexican FoodSep 28, 2023, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMCampuzano Mexican Food, 2618 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219, USA
Sat, Aug 05The Senior SourceAug 05, 2023, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMThe Senior Source, 3910 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75219
Sat, Feb 26Via Zoom. Register OnlineFeb 26, 2022, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PMVia Zoom. Register Online
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Wed, Nov 17ZoomNov 17, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PMZoom
