Avoiding the Potholes of the Dementia Journey
Most of us have heard about the stages of dementia and how they impact the one for whom you are caring. This presentation will focus on how caregivers of persons […]
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Communicating with Health Care Providers in the Office
Effective communication with healthcare providers is essential for the health of care receivers. The family caregiver needs to ensure that the time in often short office visits is used wisely. […]
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Caregiving with Loss and Trauma
Trauma does not go away because you are a caregiver. Join Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW as she shares how compounding grief and loss from caregiving with trauma can evoke additional […]
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Voices of Alzheimer’s
Join Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer’s as he describes his journey of being a caregiver to his wife Geri since 2012 and the rewards and “burdens” […]
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Vida saludable para su cerebro y cuerpo: consejos de las últimas investigaciones
Durante siglos, hemos sabido que la salud del cerebro y del cuerpo están conectadas. Pero ahora, la ciencia puede proporcionar información sobre cómo tomar decisiones de estilo de vida que […]
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The Importance and Benefits of Eating Healthy While Caregiving
Caregivers often put their nutritional needs last, leading to changes in body weight and potential health issues. This program will focus upon the importance of nutrition for caregivers and care […]
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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 focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Paul Bendheim, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, founder of BrainSavers, and author of The Brain Training Revolution will summarize the new science of the aging brain. He will discuss: • What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease? • How modifying risk factors can prevent millions of cases. […]
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Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia
Many caregivers have a very hard time dealing with as well as talking about dementia and toileting. Helping someone with dementia with their toileting tasks, can be very difficult and embarrassing to manage. The session will focus on why this happens, as well as tips on how to manage the incontinence and validate your emotions. […]
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Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – Discerning the Difference
What is dementia? What is Alzheimer’s? Are they the same or not? The confusion surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s is not uncommon. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will present a clear and easy to- understand explanation of the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s. When a diagnosis of Dementia is issued people usually assume that it is Alzheimer’s […]