Understanding Dementia
Nestor H. Praderio, MD will present an overview of the key signs and symptoms of this syndrome. He will also detail the various forms and causes of dementia. Caregivers are […]
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When Decisions Are Left Undecided
Advance care planning, also known as end-of-life and healthcare planning, empowers people to make decisions about the care they want to receive when they can no longer speak for themselves. […]
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Managing Caregiver Grief During and After Caregiving
Caregivers experience multiple forms of grief, including the slowly losing the person they are caring for, mourning immediately upon their death, and long-term grief that still periodically affects them years […]
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Reconocer la experiencia única de duelo de los cuidadores y encontrar la sanación
Acompañe a Mónica Escamilla, PsyD, mientras analiza el papel que juegan la aflicción, la pérdida y el duelo en la experiencia del estrés y el bienestar de los cuidadores. Aprenderá […]
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Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Please join Laurie McFarren, MEdL as she provides an overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In addition to sharing helpful tips on how to […]
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Home Health vs Palliative Care vs Hospice for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients
Home health care is curative, intended to help patients recover from injury or illness, or progress toward improved functionality. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain […]
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When Caregiving Ends, How Do I Move On
Caregiving is a journey that changes when a care recipient’s health declines. This session focuses on dealing with anticipatory grief, caregiver isolation, how to replace time spent on caregiving tasks […]
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Rules of The Road for FTD and Dementia Care
This webinar will discuss some basic rules of the road when caring for someone with dementia , including FTD. Help keep your person safe and yourself sane by remembering a few rules. They can’t change, only you can change how you react.
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Servicios de salud en el hogar vs. Cuidados paliativos vs. Hospicio para pacientes con Alzheimer y demencia
La atención de salud en el hogar es curativa, con el propósito de ayudar a los pacientes a recuperarse de lesiones o enfermedades, o a progresar hacia una mejor funcionalidad. En cambio, el objetivo de los cuidados paliativos y de hospicio es el alivio del dolor y los síntomas, aun cuando el pronóstico y los […]
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Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Coping with Conflict and Engaging Family Members in Care
The impact of a dementia diagnosis is considerable. It impacts a person’s ability to communicate, care for themselves, relate to the external world, judgement, and the ability to be reasonable and rational. It will impact, not only the person with the diagnosis, but their family members, friends, co-workers, church members, neighbors, etc. Is this program […]