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DEMENTIA CARE WARRIORS

The mission of Dementia Care Warriors is to provide non-medical assistance and resources to 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. 

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Respite Scholarships

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

  • TARRANT COUNTY Revive Refresh
    Sat, May 27
    Fort Worth
    May 27, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Fort Worth, 4660 Horne St, Fort Worth, TX 76107, USA
    Get ready for a day of learning, empowerment and fun with practical workshops and dynamic & engaging speakers!
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  • April Caregiver Support Group Happy Hour
    Thu, Apr 07
    Soiree Coffee Bar
    Apr 07, 2022, 5:00 PM GMT+3 – Apr 08, 2022, 6:00 PM GMT+3
    Soiree Coffee Bar, 320 Singleton Blvd, Dallas, TX 75212, USA
    Join us for a monthly support group for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's or related dementia.
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  • DCW 5K Fun Run
    Sat, Apr 02
    Heritage Park
    Apr 02, 2022, 7:30 AM
    Heritage Park, 400 E Bear Creek Rd, Glenn Heights, TX 75154, USA
    Join us as we celebrate our health and support a great cause!
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  • Hope for Tomorrow: Don't Fear the Future, Prepare for It
    Feb 26, 2022, 9:00 PM – 9:05 PM
    Via Zoom. Register Online
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  • It's Time to Talk: Navigating Dementia and Palliative Care in the African American Community
    Dec 20, 2021, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    To RSVP: tinyurl.com/TalkAA21
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  • Health and Wellness Lunch and Learn: Let's Talk Dementia
    Nov 17, 2021, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
    Zoom
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  • Titan Tuesdays: Senior Living 101
    Tue, Aug 10
    Facebook Live
    Aug 10, 2021, 7:00 PM
    Facebook Live
    What you should know about senior housing....
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  • Titan Tuesdays: Black Alzheimer's Brain Study
    Tue, Mar 30
    facebook.com/carewarriors
    Mar 30, 2021, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
    facebook.com/carewarriors
    Pat Bailey of She Ages Well and Dr. Leigh Johnson from the UNT Health Science Center join us to discuss the recently launched Black Alzheimer's Brain Study.
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  • Saturday Night Out! Paint and Sip
    Sat, Feb 29
    Location is TBD
    Feb 29, 2020, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    A fun and social outing for caregivers AND their loved one!
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Faces of
Care Warriors

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