Ask Dr. Tam Questions
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 […]
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Alzheimer's and Dementia
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Caring Through ALS: Supporting Your Loved One While Sustaining Yourself
Caring for someone with ALS is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. This session offers caregivers practical guidance, emotional support, and essential tools to help navigate the ALS journey with […]
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Depresión en la etapa tardía de la vida
¿Puede la depresión en etapas posteriores de la vida estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? El Dr. Nestor H. Praderio, MD, analizará los riesgos, el […]
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Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning signs, including safety issues, declining health, and increasing caregiving demands as dementia progresses. She will also examine who should be part of the decision-making process […]
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Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes such as reducing agitation, improving mood, and strengthening connection. The session will highlight research findings, cost-effectiveness data, and practical tools that caregivers and professionals can […]
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Meaningful Activities: Creating Purposeful Activities in Dementia Care
Meaningful Activities: Creating Purposeful Activities in Dementia Care is designed to help caregivers, activity professionals, and healthcare staff create engaging, person-centered experiences for individuals living with dementia. Participants will learn how to design meaningful activities that promote dignity, purpose, connection, and quality of life while addressing different cognitive abilities, interests, and stages of dementia. The […]
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The New Advances in Dementia Treatment
This session will provide the latest updates on treatments for dementia. Specifics include the pop inhibitor and brain health recommendations for all individuals. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection program**