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  • Planning for the Holidays

    For some caregivers, the holidays can feel even more isolating- or more stressful. This program will focus on these emotions and will examine some practical ways to make this a […]

  • 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 […]

  • Como celebrar cuando eres un cuidador

    Para algunos cuidadores de familia, las fiestas de fin de año pueden ser un momento alegre en el que los ánimos son mayormente positivos. Se siente bien cuidar a los […]

  • Caregiving and the Holidays

    Most caregivers know a few caregiver tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays but they are often forgotten. This session is a good reminder. Tips include redefining and changing […]

  • Managing Holiday Stress

    The holidays are here! A time for joy, happiness, and good cheer. But for many, it can be a time of feeling immense pressure and deep despair. N. H. Praderio, […]

  • Who Decides When I Can’t

    Please join Brennen Boze, Attorney, as he leads a discussion about the importance of having powers of attorney, medical directives, and wills/trusts in place when incapacity strikes, and how legal […]

  • Create a Plan to Feel Secure About Your Future

    Caregivers often are overwhelmed with the present and are without time to plan for their future or that of their loved one. This session will discuss the basics and process […]

  • I Love You-I Don’t Want to Hurt You

    Abuse is not always intentional. Many times, caregivers just become tired, frustrated and overwhelmed. But abuse robs our older loved ones from security and dignity. Approximately one in 10 Americans […]

  • Healing in the Holidays

    Healing in the Holidays with April Moxley, LMSW It takes time to heal from the loss of a loved one. When we are grieving, we can feel completely overwhelmed with sadness, overwhelmed with missing the beloved person who has gone. We long for them. We think we will not survive. So we ask ourselves, “How […]

  • 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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Managing the Holidays: Interactive Discussion about How to Cope

    Join in a yearly interactive conversation about holiday activities and stressors when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had to change from traditional celebrations, and how do you balance caregiving and self-care? We encourage you to share your experiences and ask questions […]

  • Creative Caregiving for Alzheimer’s

    Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, rewarding, overwhelming and meaningful...All at the same time. Sometimes strategies work and sometimes they do not. Join gerontologist, Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW, as we discuss and learn strategies, tips & techniques to find solace, humor and positivity in the midst of this complex journey.  

  • 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**  

  • Ambiguous and Anticipatory Grief

    Learn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief and the emotional impact? How does it relate to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia? Learn how to cope with grief, loss, and the bereavement of ambiguous and anticipatory grief.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**  

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors

    Inappropriate sexual behaviors are a disturbing thing that can happen when someone has dementia. It can be one of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers. The session will address this issue with tips for caregivers on how to manage the behavior and have a better understanding of why this could happen.  

  • 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 a lo largo de las etapas de evolución de la enfermedad. Obtenga un mejor entendimiento sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y sus desafíos tanto desde […]

  • How to Manage your Expectations as a caregiver

    Family caregivers are often hurt and disappointed if their siblings, spouses, and others don’t step up to help. They often blame those family members for being selfish and uncaring. Another possibility that caregivers should consider, though, is “Am I expecting too much?” In this session led by Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist, author, […]

  • 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 with dementia can learn to steer through the rocky road of dementia, armed with information and advice from other caregivers. You can be aware of […]

  • 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. Learn tools to focus on medical issues while building effective partnerships with healthcare providers.  

  • 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 unexpected emotional responses. There is hope. Learn how to balance the multitude of reactions you may feel along with coping strategies.  

  • 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” he has experienced along the way. He will also share how out of this journey, he formed his non-profit organization, Voices of Alzheimer’s, which has […]

  • 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 pueden ayudarlo a mantener su cerebro y cuerpo saludables a medida que envejece. Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre la investigación en las áreas de […]

  • 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 recipients alike. We’ll discuss basics – like hydration and electrolytes, research on diet and brain health, time-saving tips, and what to look for in prepared […]

  • 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**  

  • 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. […]

  • 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. […]

  • 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 […]

  • “Beyond Burnout: Nurturing Resilience in Caregiving”

    Caregiving is often a long journey and one that requires endurance. Join this session to discover how to navigate the ever-evolving role of a caregiver with resilience and grace. Learn to spot signs of caregiver burnout and embrace self-care as a vital component of the caregiving journey. Gain practical tools and resources to cultivate sustainable […]

  • Técnica de Liberación Emocional, una técnica psicoenergética para restaurar el equilibrio de su cuerpo y mente

    Acompañe a Maria Wachter, Facilitadora de la técnica de EFT Tapping, quien presentará a los cuidadores la Técnica de Liberación Emocional. Esta técnica psicoenergética hace concentrarte en algo que es estresante y utiliza una serie de movimientos de tapping para restaurar el equilibrio de tu cuerpo. Maria Wachter explicará cómo funciona esto y demostrará este […]

  • Navegando la experiencia de ser un cuidador: Instrospecciones ganadas y conocmientos aprendidos

    En esta presentación, compartiré las ideas obtenidas de mi viaje como cuidadora, reflexionando sobre las cosas que desearía haber sabido cuando asumí este rol por primera vez. Desde la gestión del agotamiento emocional hasta la búsqueda de redes de apoyo, profundizaré en estrategias prácticas y anécdotas personales que arrojan luz sobre las complejidades y los […]

  • Trauma and Self-Esteem

    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.  

  • Planning for Housing Transition

    Join us as we talk with Joan Blinn, a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors and their families. We’ll discuss how to start the conversation about moving, various housing options, the emotional and financial impacts of moving, and how to prepare.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**    

  • Are You a “Control Freak” Caregiver?

    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 […]

  • Empowering Care Partners: Tips, Tools and Take Aways supporting those caring for someone living with Parkinson disease

    Family members play a vital role in the life of those living with Parkinson disease. Care partners have their own journey through Parkinson disease. Care partners face daily challenges that can include concerns for their partner, depression, fears, and a variety of stressors. Care partners often find themselves last on their daily, “To Do’ list. […]

  • Unique Tips for Family Caregivers That Will Amaze You

    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 […]

  • 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**  

  • Mindfulness for Caregiver Stress Reduction

    Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will create a mindful practice that will help you let go, make heartfelt connections and easily reduce acquired stress.  

  • Practicar una buena calidad de vida es la autopreservación en el cuidador

    ¿Es usted un cuidador comprometido a cuidar a su ser querido pero se siente abrumado por las responsabilidades de su función? Desde los sentimientos de agotamiento físico; aislamiento; frustración; ansiedad ó falta de sueño, los retos del cuidador son muy reales. ¡Pero hay cosas que puede hacer para ayudarse! Cuando un cuidador se cuida a […]

  • The Pride of Caring: Mental Health & Caregiving

    A Matter of Importance for LGBTQ+ Adults LGBTQ+ adults more commonly experience mental health concerns than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The stress of caregiving, and isolation that caregivers experience can further these concerns. This program will focus on identifying resources to support LGBTQ+ caregivers in their journey.  

  • Caregiving is Not A Cookie Cut Process: Difficult Situations, High Conflict Relationships and Its Impact on You as a Caregiver

    Sometimes our lives our already overwhelming and when the role of becoming a caregiver enters the picture often unexpectedly the additional responsibilities around difficult decision making and High Conflict Situations throw a wrench into previously established routines and we become “out of control.” An out of control person in a relationship is in fight, flight […]

  • The Pride of Caring: The Impact of Gender and Sexuality on Caregiving

    Does sexuality and gender identity matter in the caregiving journey? Join us for an interactive discussion and to share your perspectives. We’ll highlight ways in which caregiving experiences can be different for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and why that matters.  

  • The Magnificent Seven: Legal Documents for Older Adults

    Elder law attorney Virginia Hammerle will discuss the seven basic documents for Estate Planning, including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, and Designation of Agent for Burial. Ms Hammerle will briefly discuss when a trust is appropriate. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]

  • Cuidando tu cerebro

    Abordaremos el tema del cuidado del cerebro de una forma práctica al preocupante problema del deterioro de la memoria. La salud del celebro como la salud física son importantes, especialmente a medida que envejecemos. Se hablará de la gimnasia cerebral y sus beneficios que incluyen la concentración, la memoria, y la destreza mental. Analizaremos como […]

  • LOLA – Loss of Life Advocates

    If you ask someone if they are prepared for a life transition or loss, they generally say they dont want to think about it, or they lean in and say, “I think so.” There is so much that goes into getting someone prepared and when you do the work, afterwards you will have the feeling […]

  • Financial Planning for Older Adults: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

    Starting the conversation early about finances with your parents or loved ones before a crisis is essential to making good decisions. In this session, talk about what information to gather, how much you have in assets, who the advisors are, where the documents are located, how you want to be cared for, and the questions […]

  • 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**  

  • Family Caregiving Across the Generations

    Are you struggling to keep up with your own life while caring for a loved one? Are you caught in the middle - responsible for an older adult and children?  Join us to connect, express, and focus on how to make time for yourself and introduce joyful moments to your days. **Sponsored by the North […]

  • 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 often faced with enormous challenges in providing physical, emotional, social, and financial support for a loved one with Dementia. Dr. Praderio will outline demographic information […]

  • 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. Adults of any age can begin advance care planning although most people do so in later stages of life. Having clear decision-making capacity is required […]

  • 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 later. In this Caregiver Teleconnection with psychologist and author Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll define grief and its importance in our lives and offer strategies […]

  • 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 qué hace que cada experiencia de duelo sea diferente y cómo tomar medidas para explorar el duelo y la pérdida que ayudarán en el proceso […]

  • 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 best care for someone with ALS. She will also provide an overview of the work of the ALS Association.  

  • 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 and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. We will discuss the appropriate level of care at the right time […]

  • 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 and moving on.  

  • 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.  

  • 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 […]

  • 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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Effectively Engaging with Medical Professionals

    Presentation will include a brief overview (medical training systems, paperwork standards, and logistical limitations), followed by practitioner-informed communication strategies that engage medical professionals effectively and a brief Q&A. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***  

  • Dear Lucy: Guilt and self-care

    Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. The session will explore what is guilt, its causes as well as how to cope better with guilt and the importance of self-care.  

  • Caregiver Stress: What It Is and What You Can Do About It

    Caregiver stress is a frequent and real outcome of devoting yourself to ongoing care for your loved one. In this presentation, we will examine the nature of caregiver stress, explore how stress leads to burnout, and review strategies for stress reduction that will produce improved well-being for caregivers. Knowledge gained from the presentation will help […]

  • Conceptos básicos de Medicare

    ¿Ha oído hablar de la inscripción abierta de Medicare? Únase a José Díaz que explicara los conceptos basicos de Medicare para que haga un decision informada para su ser querido.  

  • How to Overcome Nagging Caregiver Self-Doubts

    Nearly all family caregivers encounter new challenges. Some face them with the confidence they can learn to handle them. Others, however, are wracked with self-doubts and fears of failure that undermine their caregiving performance. In this Caregiver Teleconnection, clinical psychologist and author Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. will discuss means of overcoming those self-doubts to eventually […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers

    Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]

  • Medicare & Help with Medicare Costs

    Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Learn about Medicare changes that will be effective January 1, 2025. Be prepared to make informed choices through this overview of Medicare, what it pays for, and what help is available through area agencies on aging.   **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** If you […]

  • Mastering Mindful Self Care

    Self-care speaks about physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance, which helps to avoid burnout and stay energized. Taking time out to meet your own needs helps to reduce stress and places value on your worthiness. In this class, you will learn mindful ways to care for yourself that help keep you on track and on […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers part 2

    Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]

  • Entendiendo qué es una Evaluación de Capacidad

    Únase a la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella hablara sobre una evaluación de capacidad para las personas con deterioro cognitivo y por qué son necesarias. También compartirá la diferencia entre las evaluaciones de capacidad y competencias.   If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers part 3

    Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]

  • 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 questions you have about dementia.**Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Asuntos legales de los cuidadores, a cargo de la empresa professional

    La Lic. Aleida Villarreal es una abogada especialista en asuntos legales de los adultos mayores, reconocida dentro de su campo como ferviente defensora de los adultos mayores y familiares que les cuidan. Escuche a Aleida hablar sobre las cuestiones legales y los documentos importantes que los cuidadores y las personas mayores deben conocer.  

  • Caregiving and the Holidays: Practical Tips for Thriving

    The holiday season can be a challenging time for caregivers. In this session, Paula Hill and Zanda Hilger will share practical tips to help you navigate the festivities while maintaining your own well-being. Topics will include: Redefining Family Traditions: How to adapt traditions to accommodate caregiving responsibilities. Communicating Expectations: Setting clear boundaries and expectations with […]

  • Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress

    We often know what we need to do, but it’s hard to practice – and this is a good time of the year for a reminder! Join us for a program focused on identifying common stressors among caregivers, and tips for managing them. We’ll share many resources and practical strategies to support your caregiving journey […]

  • Grief and the Holidays

    Join us for a compassionate and informative presentation on navigating the complexities of grief during the holiday season. Learn practical coping strategies, emotional management techniques, and ways to support loved ones who are grieving. This session will provide valuable insights and tools to help you and your family through this challenging time. **Sponsored by the […]

  • Regreso a Casa para Las Fiestas Navideñas (10 señales de advertencia)

    Los cuidadores pueden sentirse abrumados por mantener las tradiciones mientras brindan atención y respetan a las precauciones de seguridad. Compartiremos consejos e ideas para disfrutar de forma segura el tiempo con la familia y amigos durante las vacaciones de navidad y año nuevo.  

  • Communicating with Children, Adolescents, and Families About Dementia

    This program will answer difficult questions asked by children and adolescents regarding dementia and the disease progression. It will provide adults with the skills needed to navigate dementia and the disease progression and reduce apprehensiveness that may arise when interacting with individuals living with dementia. Finally, it will increase awareness of how dementia may impact […]

  • 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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Toileting, Urinary Incontinence and Dementia

    The session will focus on what factors contribute to incontinence issues experienced by individuals with dementia. Tips on why this may happen and how to manage these challenges. Lucy will also discuss the risk factors for the person living with dementia and what caregivers need to know. If you would like to receive updates as […]

  • Depression and Anxiety in Family Caregivers and Older Adults

    An in depth conversation on managing depression and anxiety for caregivers and those they love. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**   If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation  

  • 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 a lo largo de las etapas de evolución de la enfermedad. Obtenga un mejor entendimiento sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y sus desafíos tanto desde […]

  • How to Boost Caregiver Self-Confidence

    Inexperienced family caregivers are often unsure about how to fulfill their new roles. But even seasoned caregivers may be wracked with self-doubts and low self-esteem about their capabilities. In this webinar with clinical psychologist and author, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss ways of developing greater self-appreciation and confidence as a worthy family caregiver.   […]

  • Aging Issues & the Law (ESPL & Probate with a little Medicaid info)

    In addition to the various difficulties life throws at us, there are a host of legal issues that uniquely affect older adults. Learn the basics of estate planning, probate, and long-term care planning at this presentation.   If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe […]

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Cope with Fear

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this […]

  • How to Choose: Making the Best Long Term Care Decision for Yourself and Your Loved One

    This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to understanding long-term care options. Participants will learn to differentiate between various facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living, and determine the appropriate level of care. The session will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to navigate the selection process effectively, advocate for quality care, and understand […]

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Deal with Anger

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this […]

  • Caregiver Guilt and Distorted Thinking

    Feelings of guilt and other distorted thoughts are common for caregivers. Please join Jamie Cobb CAEd to identify different types of caregiver guilt and twisted thoughts and how to break the guilt cycle and “untwist” and reframe thoughts.  

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Handle Uncertainty

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this […]

  • El estrés y el regalo que nos brinda

    Acompáñenos con el doctor Mario Siervo, nos compartirá cómo el estrés nos afecta y cómo podemos tomar medidas para disminuir el impacto que tiene en nosotros.  Él proporcionará consejos prácticos para Tomar su Oxígeno Primero.  

  • A Series of Emotions: How to Process Sadness

    Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this […]

  • 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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**    

  • 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 […]

  • 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 a lo largo de las etapas de evolución de la enfermedad. Obtenga un mejor entendimiento sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y sus desafíos tanto desde […]

  • 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 why it is important to do so. She will share strategies on how to set boundaries.  

  • 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 of time throughout your day to re-center, calm down, and build yourself up.  

  • 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 illness – mental or physical. This role of caregiving is one that is not discussed as often and brings with it a variety of stressors […]

  • 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, prolonging dignity and enhancing quality of life.  

  • 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 Caregiver Teleconnection**  

  • 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 vulnerable to sudden and potentially fatal emergencies. In this highly interactive workshop with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., co-author of the forthcoming book, The AARP […]

  • Mindful Solutions for Reducing Caregiver Stress

    Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful solutions that will help you.  

  • Las 10-Senales del Alzheimer’s

    Aprederemos a identificar las senales que pueden indicar que hay problemas que puede resultar en n diagnostico de Alzheimer’s.  

  • Federal and State Programs for Older Adults and Family Caregivers

    Learn about services through the Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Veterans Administration—all of which are available at no cost to those who qualify. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**