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  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

    Lucy Barylak, MSW will discuss why some persons with dementia exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior. She will also provide tips for caregivers on how to respond to a loved one who displays inappropriate sexual behaviors.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior July 22  

  • ZOOM – The Saving Power of a Caregiving Journal (and other ways to self-reflect)

    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 […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid

    Lucy Barylak, MSW will explain the difference between someone who appears to be delusional and someone who is exhibiting paranoid behavior. She will talk about what caregivers need to know, as well as tips on how to respond.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid Behavior July 29  

  • The importance of Social Reconnection

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were isolated, confined, and missing human connections. Please join Evalyn Greb, LCSW as she discusses tips on how to re-engage with lovers, friends, and strangers.   CaregiverTeleconnection · The Importance Of Social Reconnection Aug 3  

  • Self-Care for Real Life

    Learn how to cultivate mindfulness and self-care through guided practices, which can be used as meditation, relaxation or stress-reducing and coping skills. You will learn skills to transfer to your […]

  • Online – Caregiving and COVID-19 Updates

    New Concerns About COVID-19: What caregivers need to know about variants, vaccines and booster shots, vaccine requirements for health care workers, and support for COVID-19 long haul patients - we’ll […]

  • Online – Resiliency Plan

    Why do some people believe that they need to “tough things out” such as aging, Covid, national politics and other things out of their control. Join Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Online- Compassion Fatigue

    In this follow up to Compassion Fatigue, we will discuss the physical and mental effects of family caregivers. A review of the stress and burden scales that participants received will be discussed. And stress relief tips that take less than 30 seconds will be shared and practiced. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Aging in America Will Never be the Same: What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility?

    In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our health systems are to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point. COVID-19 has […]

  • Aging in America Will Never be the Same: Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one?

    In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our health systems are to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point. COVID-19 has […]