Vanderbilt Child And Family Center

Join Dana Hentschel, outreach coordinator with Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law, PLLC, as she describes the difference between normal aging and not normal aging, how a person’s brain changes with Alzheimer’s disease, and tools to better communicate with someone experiencing brain change. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will host a virtual Summer Camp Fair on Tuesday, Feb. 15, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. CT. Read More

Join Brock Goodwin with Fidelity Investments for ideas on how to get financial clarity, allowing you to confidently invest so that your money can work harder for you.  Read More

 In this talk, Heather Kamper, a licensed clinical social worker, will explore strategies that can help us redefine health and feel more empowered to cope effectively with this changed world. Read More

The demands of caregiving can be exhausting and overwhelming—especially if you feel that you’re in over your head or have little control over the situation.  Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center is researching the feasibility of piloting an adult day program to assist VU employees who manage the care of an aging loved one. Read More

If you’re caring for an aging parent or spouse, you know the challenges can be overwhelming. Representatives from AgeWell Middle Tennessee will offer resources and solutions to make your journey easier and less stressful during this online talk. Read More

Kathleen Seabolt, executive director of the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center, will discuss ways to establish adult boundaries and value children’s experiences of failure and risk-taking at the next meeting of the Margaret Cuninggim Women’s Center’s Parenting Group. Read More

Join Vanderbilt University School of Nursing faculty Jennifer Kim and Kanah May Lewallen for information about dementia care assisted living considerations, choosing a nursing home, community resources and safety measures for the home. The discussion will be on Wednesday, April 21, from 2 to 3 p.m.  Read More

Caring for a person with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. Join Dr. Jennifer Kim and Dr. Kanah Lewallen with Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as they provide communication strategies for addressing behaviors in dementia. Read More

Caregivers of people with dementia often face uncontrollable situations. Join Jennifer Kim and Kanah Lewallen of the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing as they provide an overview of dementia on Wednesday, Feb. 17, from 2 to 3 p.m. Read More

Lynn Wood, caregiver support coordinator at Mental Health America of MidSouth, will be the guest at a virtual talk about identifying the reason behind these behaviors, responding to them and effective redirection techniques. January’s lunchtime session of the Caregiver Support Group is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 21, from 1 to 2 p.m.  Read More

Applications are now being accepted for fall 2021 for kindergarten-ready children interested in the Owls early education developmental kindergarten program at the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will extend its Art Adventures Enrichment Program through Dec. 18 to continue to support Vanderbilt University community members with children in kindergarten through fifth grade. Read More

Abby Parish, geriatric nurse practitioner with the Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, will discuss self-care tips for family caregivers on Wednesday, Nov. 11, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Parish will address why self-care is essential and how to incorporate it into a hectic schedule. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center has many valuable resources to assist you with your caregiving journey. A caregiver support group, monthly newsletter and lunchtime sessions are available for family caregivers. Read More

Kayse Martin, community outreach and volunteer coordinator for the Council on Aging of Middle Tennessee, will discuss resources and services that the Council on Aging has available for those who are caring from a distance or living with an older adult. Read More

Join Courtney Robinson, program manager at FiftyForward, as she discusses the importance of engagement and meaningful activities for older adults that can be implemented in the home setting. The session is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 2 to 3 p.m. Read More

The Vanderbilt Child and Family Center will launch a recreational art enrichment program for Vanderbilt University community members with school-age children entering first through fifth grades. The new Art Adventures Enrichment Program will run Aug. 24–Nov. 25. The launch of this program comes as the university explores ways to support Vanderbilt community members with school-age children.  Read More

Sarah Martin McConnell, executive director of Music for Seniors, will be the presenter for the Vanderbilt Child and Family Center’s August virtual session on Thursday, Aug. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. Read More