Las temporadas de fiestas
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 […]
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Music and Memory with Candice Slusher, LVN
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 […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
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 […]
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La fatiga de las personas que cuidan de otras y la importancia de cuidarse a sí mismo
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 […]
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Developing An Attitude of Gratitude – A Self-Awareness Session
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.
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The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBT Caregivers with Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW
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 […]
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Share the Care™
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.
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Caregiver Burnout
A caregiver’s self-care is just as important as the care provided to another. When we don’t take care of ourselves, we diminish our quality of life. Burnout, depression, and compassion fatigue are the result of ignoring our own needs and wants. In this session, Dr. Jamie will identify the red flags and feelings to watch […]
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Dear Lucy with Lucy Barylak, MSW
This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey.
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How to Motivate Without Bullying During Caregiving
During the family caregiving years, there can sometimes be a blurry line between being a supportive guide for our loved ones and an arm-twisting bully who insists on cooperation with getting tasks done. We should rarely put tasks over our relationships. But in the on-rush of care demands, creeping bullying can still occur. In this […]