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Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care

Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning […]

May 14 @ 10:00 am
Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care

Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes […]

May 19 @ 12:00 pm
Caring Through ALS: Supporting Your Loved One While Sustaining Yourself

Caring for someone with ALS is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. This session offers caregivers practical guidance, emotional support, and essential tools to help navigate the ALS journey with […]

May 7 @ 1:00 pm
Ask Dr. Tam Questions

What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]

May 6 @ 10:00 am
Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights for Cancer Caregivers

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a caregiver — a parent, partner, sibling, or friend — quietly navigating medical appointments, emotional strain, and financial pressures. This webinar explores the lived experiences […]

April 28 @ 1:00 pm
Managing Family Conflict About End-of-Life Decisions

Only one-third of Americans have filled out an advance directive to let family members know what care they do or don’t want in the event they are unable to speak […]

April 21 @ 12:00 pm
Comunicarse de manera efectiva

A través de este taller, aprenderemos cómo la demencia afecta la comunicación. Describir cómo un enfoque centrado en la persona puede ayudar a la comunicación. Compartiremos estrategias que le ayuden […]

April 14 @ 11:00 am
Truth, Lies, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care

This presentation explores the ethical and practical challenges of truth-telling in dementia caregiving. It examines when honesty supports well-being—and when compassionate redirection or “therapeutic fibbing” may be more appropriate. Through […]

April 9 @ 10:00 am
Ask Dr. Tam Questions

What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]

March 9 @ 10:00 am
When the Caregiver Needs Care: Self-Care, Suicide Prevention & Family Healing

Caregivers often carry the emotional, physical, and mental load for their families while neglecting their own well-being. This session will address caregiver burnout, the impact of chronic stress on the […]

April 2 @ 11:00 am
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