How to Stage Your Loved One
This session will share how to use the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool, the FTD Staging Tool, ADL and IADL Staging Tools to assist your doctor in understanding how advanced your […]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it isn’t and What are the Signs and Symptoms
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, […]
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ZOOM – How to Stage Your Loved One
This session will share how to use the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool, the FTD Staging Tool, ADL and IADL Staging Tools to assist your doctor in understanding how advanced your […]
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The New Alzheimer’s Drug
This session will discuss Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm - the first FDA-approved drug to slow the progress of this disease in the past 2 decades. We’ll explain the clinical […]
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ZOOM – Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease
Depression is much more complex than just sadness and loss of interest. Depression in those with Alzheimer’s Disease is not uncommon and requires immediate diagnosis and intervention. Nestor H. Praderio, […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium
Caregivers need to have a better understanding of what causes delirium and why. Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she discusses ways to deal with a loved one who is delirious […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior
Lucy Barylak, MSW will discuss why some persons with dementia exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior. She will also provide tips for caregivers on how to respond to a loved one who […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid
Lucy Barylak, MSW will explain the difference between someone who appears to be delusional and someone who is exhibiting paranoid behavior. She will talk about what caregivers need to know, […]
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Online- Compassion Fatigue
In this follow up to Compassion Fatigue, we will discuss the physical and mental effects of family caregivers. A review of the stress and burden scales that participants received will be discussed. And stress relief tips that take less than 30 seconds will be shared and practiced. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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Dear Lucy: How Dementia Affects Balance
Caregivers will receive tips on how to safeguard your loved one from falling, as well as understanding the reason why dementia affects balance. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy Dementia Affects […]