As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, Dementia-IQ is reminding caregivers that their mental health matters, too.
Hollie and Jaime share practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while caring for someone living with dementia: naming what you’re feeling, asking for help, taking guilt-free breaks, and connecting with others who understand.
Sometimes, simply hearing “me too” from another caregiver can be deeply validating.
James L. West Center for Dementia Care offers caregiver support groups both online and in person. Online groups meet Wednesdays from 1–2:30 p.m., and in-person groups meet Fridays from 11 a.m.–12 p.m. at James L. West.
Visit jameslwest.org for more information, and remember: taking care of your mental health is part of caregiving.
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05/29/2026
Brain health is something we should all take seriously — and small, consistent habits can make a meaningful difference over time.
We’re grateful to the Fort Worth Business Press for highlighting “Brain Health in Action,” where Jaime Cobb Tinsley and Hollie Lowe of James L. West Center for Dementia Care shared practical strategies for supporting brain health, reducing dementia risk, and aging optimally.
From quality sleep and regular exercise to stress management, social connection, brain fitness, and a brain-healthy diet, the event offered simple, actionable ways to care for the brain at every age.
Whole Person Wellness = Healthy Brain = Aging Optimally
Read more: https://fortworthbusiness.com/featured/james-l-west-brain-health-in-action/
James L. West: Brain Health in Action An enthusiastic audience discovered simple strategies and exercises to improve the health and vitality of their brains on Tuesday, May 19, at River Crest Countr
05/29/2026
This week, we celebrate National Skilled Nursing Care Week and the meaningful moments that happen every day at James L. West.
From compassionate care to quiet moments of connection, our team helps create a place where residents and families feel supported, respected, and understood.
Catch this great podcast with Jaime and Hollie ❤️
Mental health doesn’t always look like a crisis. Sometimes it looks like rereading the same sentence, needing a deep breath, feeling impatient, or simply pushing through a heavy day.
This Mental Health Awareness Month, remember: you’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing okay. Small breaks count. 💜
Do you know the difference between healthy aging and dementia?
Jaime Cobb and Hollie Lowe with Dementia-IQ, powered by James L. West Center for Dementia Care, joined Tiffany Blackmon on *My So-Called Fabulous* to talk about warning signs, common misconceptions, and practical ways to support long-term brain health.
This conversation is a helpful listen for families, caregivers, and anyone who wants to better understand dementia and the importance of early awareness.
Check out the full episode here: https://youtu.be/zOrVyDfZzRc?si=dpUnNEfSKi3mbprU
Check out our Director of Admissions Lindsey McBride, at the 2026 Annual Conference for LeadingAge Texas!
We are proud of our team, the involvement in organizations like LeadingAge Texas, and the work being done here at the West Center!
05/27/2026
Small steps can support healthy aging.
For National Senior Health & Fitness Day, we encourage older adults and caregivers to focus on simple wellness habits: gentle movement, hydration, nutritious meals, rest, and meaningful connection.
Brain health and body health go hand in hand.
Check out this clip from a podcast that CEO Cheryl Weems Harding filmed with Tiffany Blackmon on My So-Called Fabulous!
Want to check out the whole thing? Here is a link to the full episode on YouTube! https://youtu.be/nU1vfTcd4xk?si=lffyJCZS_sg-G0n0
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