Hoarding Disorder: Let’s not Call them Hoarders!
This presentation focuses on why hoarding behaviors occur. Recently included in the DMS of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, more conversations are being had on this topic and it does not […]
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A Community to be Proud of
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss how to identify community resources and supports for caregivers. Learn about LGBT-affirming programs and services as well as […]
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Caring for someone who has Cancer
Cancer impacts the entire family, not just the person diagnosed. In this teleconnection, Rachel Cannady (Strategic Director, Cancer Caregiver Support – American Cancer Society) will discuss the multidimensional needs of […]
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Las señales que revelan el estrés de la person aque cuida a otra
El estrés de cuidar a un ser querido o familiar puede causar problemas emocionales y físicos. Usted aprenderá que las experiencias tanto buenas como malas pueden provocar estrés y cómo reconocer las señales de advertencia para tomar las medidas necesarias. The stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional […]
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The Pride of Professionals
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss how professionals can change the health care culture for the LGBT community. They will share available resources for […]
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Effectively Navigating Through the Healthcare System as a Caregiver
From a social worker’s perspective, specifically trained in senior health care concerns, improving communication between the physicians, clinics, hospitals and other entities involved with senior health care.
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Una guía para las personas que cuidan de otra sobre cómo organizar las actividades cotidianas de un ser querido que padece algún tipo de demencia.
El Dr. Néstor H. Praderio presentará un método básico para ayudarle a afrontar los retos diarios de la nutrición, la higiene personal y otros comportamientos difíciles relacionados con diferentes tipos […]
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Dear Lucy with Lucy Barylak, MSW
This month she will discuss how caregivers could and should advocate for their loved ones as well as for themselves within the healthcare system. This is an interactive session where […]
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Signs That it’s Time for Assisted Living or a Skilled Nursing Facility
Deciding to move a loved one from home into a care community is never an easy task nor are the reasons for placement the same for every individual. We will […]
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Caregiving for the Visually Impaired
During our “Caregiving for the Visually Impaired” presentation we will cover blindness sensitivity and some basic caregiving information. This will include common types of vision loss, meeting a blind person, […]