Caregiver Teleconnection

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  • Online-Care to the End of Life

    Dementia family caregivers face a special burden in the care of their loved one. In this session, the final year of life and the process of Actively Dying will be covered for family and professional caregivers. Understanding what the body is doing and why your loved one looks and behaves the way he or she […]

  • Important Legal Matters for Family Caregivers

    Review important legal issues and documents and the importance of keeping them current. What are the most frequently asked legal questions? Discuss ways to start difficult discussions with parents, spouse, and other older adults who do not have legal affairs in order or need updating. Identify ways to find attorneys who specialize in working with […]

  • “Conceptos básicos de Medicare”

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]

  • Home Health vs Palliative Care vs Hospice for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]

  • In-home Care and Long-Term Care for Advanced Alzheimer’s and Dementia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]

  • The Conversation Project – tips for talking about wishes for care through the end of life

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family […]

  • Medicare Open Enrollment

    Medicare’s Open Enrollment Period is from October 15 through December 7, 2023. Learn about changing Medicare health or drug coverage for 2024 and how to start comparing your present coverage with other Medicare options. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***  

  • Planning for Housing Transition

    Join us as we talk with Joan Blinn, a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors and their families. We’ll discuss how to start the conversation about moving, various housing options, the emotional and financial impacts of moving, and how to prepare.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**    

  • The Magnificent Seven: Legal Documents for Older Adults

    Elder law attorney Virginia Hammerle will discuss the seven basic documents for Estate Planning, including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, and Designation of Agent for Burial. Ms Hammerle will briefly discuss when a trust is appropriate. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]