Online-COVID-19 Update: Booster Shots & More
There’s a lot of debate about booster shots which makes it hard to know what to do and who to trust. What do caregivers need to know? We’ll discuss all of the data and answer your questions and concerns.
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Online-Understanding The Fight, Flight, Freeze and yes, Fawn Response for a Happier and Healthier Life
All of us have some after-effects from our childhood Adverse Experiences and understand well how it feels to be continually on the lookout for danger. Caregivers assume that this hypervigilance feeling of being unsafe or defensiveness follows us no matter where they are in life. When we perceive a threat, our nervous system calls on […]
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Online-Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Loved Ones with Dementia
Because they are confused and often fearful, individuals with moderate to severe dementia often have behavioral challenges, such as lack of initiative, agitation, paranoid thinking, and even aggression. Sometimes family caregivers experience these behaviors personally as if they are somehow disturbing or mistreating their loved ones. In this Caregiver Teleconnections with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., […]
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Caregiving During COVID-19: A Series of Emotions How to Process Sadness
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these […]
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Online-The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease
In “The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease” Jo Rosen will provide a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as a frank discussion of the financial, lifestyle, and long-term care considerations anyone facing a neurodegenerative diagnosis should keep in mind.
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Simplifying the Holidays Can Help Manage the Stress
Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do […]
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Online-Coordinación de cuidados
Dr. Nestor H. Praderio nos guiara a través de las múltiples facetas de cuidado a través de la progresión de la enfermedad de demencia. Compartirá información de recursos vitales para opciones de apoyo en el hogar y en la comunidad para seres queridos con la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencia relacionada, que incluyen: Acceso a […]
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Caregiving, COVID-19 and the Holidays
What precautions to take? What advice to follow? What is “safe” these days? Join us as we discuss what caregivers should know ahead of the holidays, and we’ll share the latest news about COVID-19. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving, COVID-19 and the Holidays 11 10 21
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Online-“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.
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Online-Care to the End of Life
Dementia family caregivers face a special burden in the care of their loved one. In this session, the final year of life and the process of Actively Dying will be covered for family and professional caregivers. Understanding what the body is doing and why your loved one looks and behaves the way he or she […]
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Men and Caregiving
November is Men’s Health Awareness month. 39% of caregivers are men, whose caregiving experiences and challenges differ from women. This session will discuss these issues and ways to support male caregivers with practical tips. CaregiverTeleconnection · Men And Caregiving 11 17 21
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The Impact of Mindful Communication
Mindful communication is one part mindful speaking and one part mindful listening. The process requires a person to be present and to pay complete attention. We will explore how the skills of listening, speaking, and non-verbal communication combined with kindness, attention, compassion, and awareness enhance the process. CaregiverTeleconnection · The Impact Of Mindful Communication […]
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Online-A Time of Renewal and Reflection
Its Thanksgiving and a time to think about the concept of Gratitude and other trauma reductions techniques that allows us to healthily transform and stay safe in our minds and bodies. Hence, like the Pilgrims’ finding a new land, Thanksgiving is a time of renewal and for those of to look at ourselves and our […]