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 […]
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Online – A Guide to Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
N.H. Praderio, M.D. will conduct an in-depth presentation for Caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. Learn about the many roles Caregivers assume through the evolving stages of the […]
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Online-What does that behavior Mean?
Anxiety, pain, depression, and caregivers can all cause behaviors in a Person With Dementia. Behaviors can also be a clue to the form of dementia or the stage of the […]
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Lewy Body Dementia: A Tale of Two Lewies with Julia Wood
October is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month, and there are many symptoms of this complex condition that remain poorly understood and confusing for many. Care partners will gain an […]
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Dear Lucy: Challenges that Caregivers face when Providing Personal Hygiene Care to a Loved one with Dementia
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she provides tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors when it comes to bathing, dressing, grooming, and dental care.
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Online-So What’s Next?
Planning for the progression of dementia and the care of your loved one differs for each family. But let’s try and prepare you for some of the bumps in the […]
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Online-Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Loved Ones with Dementia
Because they are confused and often fearful, individuals with moderate to severe dementia often have behavioral challenges, such as lack of initiative, agitation, paranoid thinking, and even aggression. Sometimes family […]
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Online-The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease
In “The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease” Jo Rosen will provide a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as a frank discussion of the financial, […]