Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and […]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Dementia Dialogs: Preparing the Caregiver for End of Life Care
Understanding how people die is a difficult but necessary topic. Recognizing the signs and behaviors as persons enter into the process of Actively Dying helps us know what is normal […]
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Lewy Body Dementia – Planning for the “What if” Scenarios
The symptoms of Lewy body dementia can be more of a roller coaster than a linear progression. Being prepared for the “What if” scenarios can help to alleviate the anxiety […]
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Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning
Tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team. ***Sponsored by […]
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Guilty as Charged – Guilt and Dementia Caregiver
Dementia caregivers have a very real risk for overwhelming feelings of guilt. Let’s talk about guilt, types of guilt, the effects of caregiving and steps to take to survive. **Sponsored […]
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Denial in Early Dementia
For older persons, it is easy to rationalize behavior changes in early stages of dementia as a part of normal aging. Why would anyone want a diagnosis of progressive dementia? […]
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Getting Through the Holidays
The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year under the best of circumstances. But this year is especially challenging due to COVID. Let’s talk about what […]
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What is Memory and How Can I Keep Mine?
In this session I will explain what memory is, how it functions, and what happens to the brain during dementia. Exercises for keeping your healthy and normally aging brain strong will also be discussed. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · What is Memory and How Can I Keep Mine? Jan 19
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Best way for Dementia Caregivers to handle a loved one’s memory loss
In this Caregiver Teleconnections by a clinical psychologist and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, we’ll discuss the importance of loosening the grip of our own memories of who our loved ones were and accepting them as they are now to best help them. Sponsored by Arden Courts Memory Care Community CaregiverTeleconnection · Best way […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Feb 11