Amazing Place

03/03/2025

Although Amazing Place celebrates good brain health all year long, last week was officially Brain Health Week, bringing public awareness to ways we can change basic behaviors to live a longer mentally active life. Check out this article for a few simple tips shared in our Brain Health Matters presentations.

Amazing Place wants you to know that there are things that you can do now to live a longer mentally active life. It's as simple as changing a few basic behaviors.

02/27/2025

A round of applause for the sixth grade choir of River Oaks Baptist School who put on a stellar performance for our Day Program today!
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🎶🎶🎶

02/21/2025

On National Caregiver’s Day and every day, Amazing Place knows that all caregivers are heroes. In our daily work with dementia caregiving families and friends, we see courage, resilience, and the ability to overcome obstacles that often go unrecognized. We see you. Through our dementia caregiver education classes, support groups, counseling and free services to help find and navigate needed resources, we are here for you. We empower you with hope and purpose through the challenges of dementia. If you’re a dementia caregiver in need, contact us at www.amazingplacehouston.org

02/20/2025

What a fun outing at the Houston Zoo through the WILD together program with Alzheimer's Association. We visited the Reptile and Amphibian House 🐍 which provided a respite from the cold and lots of entertainment! Thanks to all our AMAZING volunteers for braving the cold with us!

02/18/2025

We had a lot of fun celebrating Valentine’s Day last week, especially when we crowned the 👑King and Queen of Valentines at our💘Spread the Love event💘!

02/17/2025

Amazing Place is closed Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day holiday.

02/14/2025

We were off to the ballet today! 🩰 Thank you Houston Ballet and Lauren Anderson for giving us the opportunity to experience the beauty of ballet and a fun outing together! You can tell by our smiles that we had a wonderful time!

02/11/2025

We have AMAZING NEWS to share! The Hamill Foundation has generously granted Amazing Place $3 million, our organization’s largest single gift ever! In gratitude, our second location, Amazing Place West, will be named The Hamill Foundation Campus. The new campus is on track to open in late Spring and Amazing Place experts are busy scheduling caregiver and brain health classes at Katy area locations in advance of opening the doors to our new campus just off I-10 at Fry Road. We are beyond grateful to The Hamill Foundation and are proud to name our new campus in their honor! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wi8bIJimH5k

02/08/2025

Luna, Bibble and other 4-legged friends from Faithful Paws Pet Therapy stopped by for a visit at Amazing Place and bow-wowed us with their tricks and cuddles! 🐶🐾💙

02/06/2025

Thank Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church you for hosting our Memory Enhancement Training this week! ICYMI, we have more trainings available on our website…make 2025 the year you focus on brain health! In addition to our free Brain Health Matters presentations, we offer a free 2-week program with proven memory enhancing techniques that address common everyday memory concerns such as…Why did I walk into this room? Or Why am I forgetting a word mid-sentence? Nine out of ten participants who take Memory Enhancement Training report improvements in their memory!

01/29/2025

Apoyando a Familias con el Desafío de la Demencia y el Alzheimer.
Miércoles: 12, 19, 26 de Febrero
7:000pm-9:00pm CST
San Mateo Episcopal Church
Iglesia Episcopal San Mateo
Es un programa enfocado en proveer educación y
apoyo para las personas que cuidan de un ser querido con desafíos de la memoria relacionados con la Demencia y el Alzheimer.
Le ayudaremos a:
Aprender sobre el deterioro de la memoria y sus efectos en el comportamiento
Desarrollar estrategias y comunicación efectiva para enfrentar las conductas difíciles
Reducir el estrés del cuidado diario practicando actividades de salud y bienestar
Los talleres son GRATIS, y en español en persona o virtual en el área de Houston.
[email protected]
832-955-1176





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01/24/2025

SAVVY CAREGIVER® EXPRESS (3-week, 2-hour class each week) in Fort Bend at St. Mark's Episcopal Church Fort Bend
Our evidence-based Savvy Caregiver® programs are designed for family caregivers to better understand dementia, its effects on behavior, and how to develop strategies for caregiving, self-care and decision making. If you are a spouse, family member, partner, or friend helping care for a loved one with dementia, this class is for you. $25 Materials fee.

Wednesdays, February 5, 12 & 19
10am-12pm
St. Marks Episcopal Church

01/24/2025

The key to aging well is planning your aging journey! Join us for our upcoming Aging Roadmap starting next Thursday Jan. 30th at The Church of St. John the Divine This free 3-week, 2 hours per week program will help you get your documents in order, define your support network, understand what is involved with aging in place or moving to a care community, and determine your next steps. Whether you are aging solo or with a partner, it’s never too early or too late to think about your aging journey and put plans in place!

01/20/2025

Amazing Place will also be closed Jan. 21 and Jan. 22 due to the anticipated winter storm.

01/17/2025

We are closed for the MLK Day holiday on January 20. Stay warm Houston, it’s getting cold outside! 🥶

01/10/2025

Apoyando a Familias con el Desafío de la Demencia y el Alzheimer.
Sábados: 18 y 25 de Enero, 1 de Febrero
10:00am-12:30pm
St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

https://www.amazingplacehouston.org/for-caregiving-families/servicios-en-espanol/cuidando-con-respeto/

Es un programa enfocado en proveer educación y apoyo para las personas que cuidan de un ser querido con desafíos de la memoria relacionados con la Demencia y el Alzheimer.

Le ayudaremos a:
Aprender sobre el deterioro de la memoria y sus efectos en el comportamiento
Desarrollar estrategias y comunicación efectiva para enfrentar las conductas difíciles
Reducir el estrés del cuidado diario practicando actividades de salud y bienestar
• Los talleres son GRATIS, y en español en persona o virtual en el área de Houston.
[email protected]
832-955-1976





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01/09/2025

Brain health is an important component to overall health, and we believe part of our mission is to educate the community on how to take better care of their brains. Start the new year on a healthier note and take one of our Brain Health Matters classes to learn how. Food for A Healthier Brain, Practical Tips For A Healthier You, and Sensory Health And Your Brain are just a few of the free educational presentations we are offering in 2025. All Brain Health Matters presentations can be adapted to meet the specific needs of your group, organization, congregation or company.
www.amazingplacehouston.org/brain-health/

01/07/2025

Apoyando a Familias con el Desafío de la Demencia y el Alzheimer. Virtual o En Persona
Sábados: 18 y 25 de Enero, 1 de Febrero
10:00am-12:00pm CST
Amazing Place
3735 Drexel
Houston, TX 77027

https://www.amazingplacehouston.org/for-caregiving-families/servicios-en-espanol/cuidando-con-respeto/

Es un programa enfocado en proveer educación y apoyo para las personas que cuidan de un ser querido con desafíos de la memoria relacionados con la Demencia y el Alzheimer.

Le ayudaremos a:
Aprender sobre el deterioro de la memoria y sus efectos en el comportamiento
Desarrollar estrategias y comunicación efectiva para enfrentar las conductas difíciles
Reducir el estrés del cuidado diario practicando actividades de salud y bienestar
• Los talleres son GRATIS, y en español en persona o virtual en el área de Houston.
[email protected]
832-955-1176





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12/22/2024

Friendly reminder that Amazing Place will be closed the week of Christmas. We will also close early at 4pm on New Year’s Eve and remained closed for New Year’s Day. Wishing you and your family very happy holidays!

12/20/2024

Happy Holidays from Amazing Place! Dressed in Xmas sweaters, staff enjoyed the annual potluck holiday celebration with everything from homemade sweet treats to breakfast tacos. Good food, fellowship and fun, it’s what this ♥️💚 season ♥️💚 is all about! 🎉

12/19/2024

Introducing our 2024 dove ornament! 🕊️🎄One of the most beloved holiday traditions at Amazing Place, we have been gifting dove ornaments to participants and staff since it became a symbol for our organization in 2011. A spiritual symbol, the dove signifies that Amazing Place is a safe place to land, a place of hope for families struggling with the challenges of dementia.

12/16/2024

Mary and Joseph, along with the entire Christmas story cast, earned a standing ovation at our annual staff and participant talent show with a heartwarming rendition of The Grumpy Innkeeper play. Cast members and audience alike participated in the finale, a group singalong of Silent Night ♥️💚

12/10/2024

We marked the end of our ACPC2 grant with a celebration recognizing the time and commitment of volunteers, staff, data collectors and advisors! This grant helped us reach new audiences struggling with dementia, including Houston’s Spanish-speaking population! It also allowed us to pilot new ways of supporting our faith community and training volunteers to provide an in home dementia caregiver program!

12/06/2024

“In 2024, the program team has put their heart and soul into each individual who walked through our doors. We have welcomed new participants, and we have said goodbye to others. We have had laughter, tears, friendships made, new passions and so much more.” – Casey, Staff member

It’s been a year of blessings for Amazing Place! We are blessed by an incredible staff who work humbly and whole-heartedly to fulfill our mission every day. If you would like to bless Amazing Place with a tax-deductible donation this year, please visit our website or click the following link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E87125&id=42

12/04/2024

“When one receives a dementia diagnosis for their loved one, one gets an immediate feeling of drowning. The Savvy Caregiver® program is the lifeline.” — Honi, Savvy Caregiver participant

It’s been a year of blessings for Amazing Place! We are blessed to serve the caregivers, who are on the frontlines of dementia. We could not provide our free caregiver support programs without the generosity of others. If you would like to bless Amazing Place with a tax-deductible donation this year, please visit our website or click below:
https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/WebLink.aspx?name=E87125&id=42

12/03/2024

98% of Amazing Place volunteers feel they are making an impact on others. It’s been a year of blessings for Amazing Place! We are blessed by an army of volunteers committed to making a difference for others. If you would like to learn more about volunteering at Amazing Place, please visit our website.

12/02/2024

“Amazing Place is living up to its name. You offer so much and honor every promise. You exemplify your name.” – Gary, Day Program participant

It’s been a year of blessings for Amazing Place! We are blessed to serve others and empower families facing the challenges of dementia. If you would like to bless Amazing Place with a tax-deductible donation this year, please visit our website.

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from Amazing Place! 🍂 To celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to give thanks for all of the wonderful participants, staff members, and supporters that make Amazing Place a truly Amazing Place.💙

If you’re looking for a healthy new dish to make this Thanksgiving, try following our brain-healthy Pumpkin Cheesecake recipe for a delicious dessert that is perfect for the holiday season! 🍰 Our very own Chef Michael premiered the Pumpkin Cheesecake dessert at our Friendsgiving event and it was a hit!

11/25/2024

We want to remind you that Amazing Place will be closed on November 28th and 29th to celebrate Thanksgiving. Happy Holidays!

11/22/2024

This is the season of gratitude, and we want to thank the Cypress Winds Clarinet Quartet who played during our Friendsgiving dinner! Thank you for sharing your gift of music 🎶 with us, you made the evening even more special for our families and friends!