Optimal Brain Aging
Discover how everyday habits can support brain health and independence as you age. This engaging session from the James L. West Center for Dementia Care offers research-based tips on nutrition, […]
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You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know
Supporting older adults and their caregivers means preparing for more than just the expected. This session explores how unspoken wishes, scattered information, and lack of planning can increase stress and […]
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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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Depresión en la Tercera Edad
¿Puede la depresión en la tercera edad estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? La depresión en la tercera edad es un problema de salud importante, […]
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Dear Lucy: Acceptance is key to a positive caregiving journey
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW, as she presents research highlighting the positive aspects of caregiving, including its benefits for health and overall well-being, as well as the importance of embracing acceptance […]
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Polypharmacy and Common Drug Interactions in Older Adults
The use of multiple medications increases as an individual has more health conditions and as one ages. This has been coined polypharmacy. As an individual takes more medications, they are […]
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How Caregivers Can Stop Arguing About Money
Managing money during caregiving isn’t just a financial challenge; it’s a powerfully emotional one. Oftentimes, family members disagree vehemently about how a care receiver’s money should be spent during the […]
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The Heart of Care Partnering: 10 Values to Ground and Guide Us
Care partnering is more than a set of tasks; it is a relationship. In this heartfelt and practical session, Dr. Jennifer Carson shares her top-10 care partner values, developed through […]
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Physical Activity and Caregiving
Caregivers report less physical activity than before caregiving – yet physical activity becomes even more important as we age and cope with stress. Physical activity has benefits for caregivers, but […]
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Tools for Managing the Transition from the Hospital or Skilled Rehab Facility to Home
This presentation will provide a basic overview of affordable and accessible products that will improve the comfort and safety of a home recovery. All products have been vetted by an Occupational Therapist of 13 years and tested in a variety of recoveries and home settings. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection program**