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 […]
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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**
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Hoarding Disorder: Let’s not Call them Hoarders!
A mental health issue, this presentation focuses on explaining the differences between clutter, collection, and hoarding behaviors.
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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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**