Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often one of the least recognized and most misunderstood types of dementia—frequently misdiagnosed or mistaken for other neurological or psychiatric conditions. Individuals living with LBD face complex symptoms including hallucinations, movement changes, sleep disturbances, and fluctuating cognition that demand more nuanced care approaches – and their care partners are right […]
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 questions you have about dementia.** Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Su ser querido ha sido diagnosticado con demencia. ¿Ahora que? Las noticias devastadoras pueden ser abrumadoras y ciertamente confusas. Aprende que la demencia no es necesariamente la enfermedad de Alzheimer, hay muchos tipos de demencia. También descubrirá que manejar los desafíos médicos y conductuales asociados a la demencia es extremadamente estresante y desgarrador. Nestor H. […]
As people age, especially those living with dementia, changes in brain function can make using the toilet more difficult. Incontinence and accidents may become more frequent as the condition progresses, which can be distressing for both the individual and their caregiver. Join Dear Lucy as she explores why these changes occur and offers practical, compassionate […]
Join this practical, evidence-informed session on using favorite, personally meaningful music to improve daily life for older adults living with dementia. Attendees will learn the therapeutic value of favorite music […]
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 […]
It can be very frustrating for adult child caregivers when the parents they’d like to help refuse their care--especially when the parents’ safety is at risk. In this highly interactive […]
This program is designed to support caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with dementia, as they face emotionally difficult decisions that often contradict promises made earlier in their caregiving journey. […]
Challenging expressions in dementia are a form of communication—not “bad behavior.” This program helps caregivers understand the why behind these expressions and offers practical, compassionate strategies to respond with confidence […]
En “La familia como equipo” exploraremos cómo toda la familia puede participar en el cuidado de una persona viviendo con demencia, tanto quienes están cerca como quienes viven a distancia. […]
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 […]
Join Dear Lucy as she explains how and why inappropriate sexual behaviors may appear in dementia, what situations can spark them, and how caregivers can navigate these moments with confidence […]
Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will share the FDA […]
Dementia is a progressive brain disease that can change a person’s ability to manage everyday self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, bathing, and toileting. These changes are not a choice […]
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 […]