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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You Have the Power to Reduce your Risk for Falling!
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. We will talk about how your body, brain, and environment can create potential risks and then provide you with some solutions to lower those risks. **Sponsored by […]
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Una guía como vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer
El Dr. Néstor Praderio, M.D. realizará una presentación a fondo para los cuidadores de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Conozca los numerosos roles que asumen los cuidadores […]
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When Enough is Enough: Setting boundaries as a Caregiver
As a caregiver, it is important to recognize when you need support and to set limits. Join Dear Lucy as she focuses on what it means to set boundaries, and […]
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Hoarding Disorder: Let’s not Call them Hoarders!
A mental health issue, this presentation focuses on explaining the differences between clutter, collection, and hoarding behaviors.
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Mindfulness and Relaxation at your Fingertips
Join Deidre Edwards, author of Toolkit for Caregivers: Tips, skills, and wisdom to maximize your time together, as she talks about how as a caregiver, you can utilize small bits […]
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Older Parents Caring for Adult Children
Usually, we think of caregiving in the process of aging and illness. More commonly, elder parents are having to provide care for their adult children who may be suffering from […]
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Communication Strategies Across the Stages of Dementia
This program discusses the common changes in communication that occur for persons with dementia as the disease progresses through the stages and best communication strategies that focus on individual’s abilities, […]
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Programs that Can Consider Family Members as Paid Providers
Learn about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas […]
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What We Learned From Hackman: Planning for Caregiving Emergencies
The tragic story of the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shocked the world and reminded us that care receivers with dementia and their caregivers are […]