Caregiving and Family Dynamics with Dr. Yvonne Lozano
Family members are deeply and emotionally connected despite feeling distant or disconnected In this session- understanding family dynamics and caregiving begins with the family systems theory. Dr. Lozano will present types of underlying family dynamics and the impact of these dynamics on caregiving. Lastly, this session will review five methods to assess your relationship with siblings and how caregivers are identified early in the development of the family.
Date June 27, 2018
Hosted By WellMed Charitable Foundation
Dr. Yvonne Lozano
Dr. Lozano is currently, a professor and chair of the Gerontology Program at Ashford University and adjunct faculty with the University of the Incarnate Word, Sociology Department. Dr. Lozano has over 18 years of experience in the field of aging with a focus on Geriatric mental health, long-term care, and caregiver education. In addition to over 12 years of teaching Gerontology, Healthcare Administration; her research interests include Domestic Violence Issues in Older Women, Caregiver Burden, and Hispanic Caregiver Issues. Dr. Lozano is currently a member of the Task Force against Elder Domestic Violence.