Caring for someone with dementia often means navigating unexpected behaviors like agitation, repetition, or aggression. These behavioral expressions are common—and often misunderstood—but with the right tools, they can be managed with compassion and confidence. In this program, you’ll learn why these behaviors occur and how to effectively prevent, redirect, and respond to them. This session […]
Guilty feelings seem to be as natural to family caregiving as hard work and insurance forms. Even caregivers who have done everything right and nothing wrong are burdened with guilt. […]
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often one of the least recognized and most misunderstood types of dementia—frequently misdiagnosed or mistaken for other neurological or psychiatric conditions. Individuals living with LBD face complex symptoms including hallucinations, movement changes, sleep disturbances, and fluctuating cognition that demand more nuanced care approaches – and their care partners are right […]
This program will provide you the information you need to stay in control of your life as you age. You can avoid a guardianship by preventing it. Karen Telschow Johnson […]
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**
Su ser querido ha sido diagnosticado con demencia. ¿Ahora que? Las noticias devastadoras pueden ser abrumadoras y ciertamente confusas. Aprende que la demencia no es necesariamente la enfermedad de Alzheimer, hay muchos tipos de demencia. También descubrirá que manejar los desafíos médicos y conductuales asociados a la demencia es extremadamente estresante y desgarrador. Nestor H. […]
Stop dreading the holiday season and learn to make it manageable, meaningful, and even joyful! The holidays often amplify the stress, resentment, and fatigue family caregivers already face, forcing a […]
As people age, especially those living with dementia, changes in brain function can make using the toilet more difficult. Incontinence and accidents may become more frequent as the condition progresses, which can be distressing for both the individual and their caregiver. Join Dear Lucy as she explores why these changes occur and offers practical, compassionate […]
Caregivers often feel like so much is out of their control, but that’s not always the case. This program will focus on the positive aspects of caregiving and ways to […]
Join this practical, evidence-informed session on using favorite, personally meaningful music to improve daily life for older adults living with dementia. Attendees will learn the therapeutic value of favorite music and how to use it purposefully to achieve outcomes like calmer transitions, better mealtimes, lifted mood, and smoother sleep. It includes tools and techniques that […]
La Navidad puede seguir siendo especial, incluso si estás enfermo, eres adulto mayor o cuidas a alguien. Aprenderemos como vivir las emociones sin culpa, adaptar las celebraciones para que sean cómodas y sencillas, y como valorar los pequeños momentos.
Join this educational program designed to help families and caregivers navigate the unique challenges that the holiday season can bring for people living with dementia. The program provides practical strategies […]