Alzheimer’s Disease is the most widely recognized type of dementia and currently there is no cure. Nestor H. Praderio, MD will review the evaluation process for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease and explain symptoms and stages. He will also outline current treatment options including medication management and strategies for addressing the associated behavioral issues of the disease.
Ten Practical Caregiver Stress Exercises. These are easily doable techniques that immediately reduce physical and emotional stress in family and professional caregivers. These tips and tricks take anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 hour to do. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Understanding how dementias move through the brain and cause changes in behavior allows families and professionals to determine how much damage the brain has suffered. Identifying your loved one’s stage […]
Identify different types of dementia. How do you know what stage dementia someone is in? How can the latest research help caregivers? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** […]
The lobes of the brain are each responsible for certain behaviors or reflexive actions. Knowing the normal function of each lobe and the behaviors or changes that occur as the […]
This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. She will explain what signs show up first, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what to do after you receive the diagnosis. CaregiverTeleconnection · Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it […]
Join Tam Cummings PhD in a discussion about how the COVID-19 virus impacts persons with dementia. Did you know that the symptoms of this virus show up differently in persons with dementia? Join Dr. Cummings and she goes over what signs or symptoms your loved may display and what to do if you see them. […]
A Person With Dementia (PWD) is suffering from a terminal brain disease. Understanding how memory works, knowing the type of dementia your loved one has, and the stage of the […]
Join our talk on Caregiving and Parkinson’s Disease to learn about some of the challenges in providing care that are unique to Parkinson’s Disease, how those challenges may impact you […]
Join Lucy Barylak as she takes a look at safety concerns in the home that may arise for yourself and the person you are caring for. She will discuss how to re-evaluate the home regarding safety and steps to take to avoid potential hazards. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: How to safeguard your loved one […]