May celebrates the Trifecta for our organization; Mental Health Awareness, National Nurses and Older Americans month . In response to all three, this month’s presentation will be focused on the mental health of our powerful professional caregivers who take care of older Americans at WellMed. Becoming aware and looking to emotionally transform will assist our […]
This session will give caregivers the tools needed to assess their stress and health levels and what to expect during the course of the disease. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
When all family caregivers think about are the tasks they have to do next, then they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and lose their sense of themselves. It is important for caregivers to reflect on what they are going through to stand apart from their long lists of chores. In this Teleconnections with a […]
Family caregivers often benefit from developing guiding principles to help them remain positive even when mired in day-to-day caregiving details. In this interactive workshop with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a […]
Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]
Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]
How many times have you said yes to a request when deep down you either did not have time to do it or did not want to do it? How many times have you put others' needs before your own? Successful caregiving involves balancing your loved one's needs and other family members' needs with your […]
How can trauma affect our self-esteem? What are signs of a healthy self-esteem and how can you increase yours? Join Dr. Natalee Oliver as we learn how trauma impacts self-esteem as well as practical strategies on how to improve it.
No one likes to be called a “control freak.” Yet some caregivers are accused of that by family members who feel marginalized in caregiving activities. In this interactive discussion with psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss differences between responsible caregivers and control freak caregivers who believe only they know the […]
Using examples from her book, Toolkit for Caregivers, Deidre Edwards, RN, will be revealing some amazing caregiver hacks she used when taking care of her husband who was confined to bed and under hospice care for two years. She will be proving down-in-thetrenches, practical hands-on tips that will instantly empower listeners with confidence-boosting ideas to […]