Dealing with Dementia with Gayle Alston
Caregivers of people living with dementia need the “ How to’s” of managing the challenges they face each day. The Dealing with Dementia Guide and Workshop was created to provide […]
Caregivers of people living with dementia need the “ How to’s” of managing the challenges they face each day. The Dealing with Dementia Guide and Workshop was created to provide […]
Explore the unique challenges of caregiving and the holidays. What traditions may need to change? Learn tips to cope with the stress of balancing caregiving and self-care.
If you’re worried about the safety of your aging loved one who is living at home, it could be for good reason. Home safety issues and falls are among the […]
Las temporadas de fiestas presentan muchas oportunidades para estar juntos y compartir risas y recuerdos. Sin embargo, también conllevan estrés, decepción y tristeza. Es posible que una persona que vive […]
The life of a family caregiver seems almost unbearable, and many times the health of the caregiver suffers greatly, to the detriment of the care recipient. But what if there […]
Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their […]
El Dr. Néstor H. Praderio hablará sobre la fatiga de las personas que cuidan de otras y la importancia de cuidarse a sí mismo. El doctor también dedicará especial atención […]
Did you know that your mindset and attitude have a direct impact on your health and well being? Researchers have found that practicing gratitude can have a positive effect on your brain and overall health, important for family caregivers and others. In this session, you will learn how to start on your path to thankfulness.
Nationally, greater attention is being paid to the concerns facing caregivers. While many issues are the same for all adults and those who care for someone, some unique considerations arise for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people dealing with their caregiving roles. This session will discuss some of these issues, and will provide an […]
Aging. Illness. Disability. Everyone, at some point in life, will be touched by the need to be a family caregiver. Shelia Warnock, Founder and President of Share the Care ™ will talk about an unique approach to caregiving to ease the burden on one person by forming groups of caregivers and coordinating delivery of services.