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  • Personal Services

    What is it? How does it different from home health, how much does it cost, what questions should I ask? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection program**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Personal Services 6132022  

  • Online – Demencia contra Alzheimer: ¿cuál es la diferencia?

    Cuando se emite un diagnóstico de demencia, las personas generalmente asumen que es de Alzheimer y a menudo hacen referencia a los dos indistintamente. Se cree ampliamente que la demencia y el Alzheimer es lo mismo. ¡ No lo son! Mientras que el Alzheimer puede ser la forma más común y ampliamente reconocida de la […]

  • The Pride of Caring: The Pride of Community

    Join World Famous *BOB* and Richard Bondi of the Austin LGBT Elder Task Force as we discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ community engagement across all ages to support LGBTQ+ seniors and caregivers.  

  • Online – Worry Warts: How to Take Action and Take Care of Business

    Often family caregivers become paralyzed to act when there is so much information to consume. In this session, Elizabeth identifies the primary worry themes and shares strategies and resources to address each. Session attendees are also encouraged to share the resources that have made the most significant impact in their caregiving journey.  

  • The Pride of Caring: The Pride of Keeping Active

    Join Bruce Williams, Active Aging Manager at The Pride Center at Equality Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as we discuss the importance of active aging for LGBTQ+ seniors through engagement, enlightenment and entertainment!  

  • Online – Your Mental Health as Caregiver in the Times of COVID

    “Getting Real” is the only Solution An estimated 48 million adults in the US, almost 20% of our country provide informal care to an adult with physical or mental health needs. This unpaid work, which includes everything from trips to the doctor to feeding, bathing, and toileting, has been valued at almost 500 Billion dollars. Even […]

  • Online – Daily Challenge of Mental Wellness

    Start early each day and get ahead of anxiety, worry, and depression! Don’t get caught in the downward spiral of self-neglect. Get motivated and learn simple exercises to ward off negative thinking and to feel better every day.  

  • Zoom – Let’s Get Physical!

    Exercise is proven to benefit everyone’s health – caregivers, and care recipients alike - but can be hard to do with chronic conditions, limited time, and at home. This session will share tips to help encourage exercise for all.  

  • Zoom – Answering Common Dementia Questions

    Join Dr. Tam Cummings as she discusses common questions that come up when caring for someone with dementia. She will cover topics such as how to manage challenging behaviors, understanding the repetitive questions, addressing bathroom and ADL issues and many more. Please come with your questions! **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Zoom – Medications in Older Adults

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stigma and Sexual Expression

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Using a Positive Approach

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – What New Family Caregivers Need to Know

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – ¿Realmente necesito un poder médico?

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • The ABCs of Frontotemporal Dementias (FTDs)

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Hospice and Palliative Care

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Late Life Depression and Dementia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Zoom – Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Zoom – Dear Lucy: How Music Can Help People with Dementia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Zoom – Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Dementia and the Hidden Patient

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask […]

  • Talking to children about dementia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Isolation: The Curse of Caregivers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Using a Positive Approach part 2

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • El Manejo de la fatiga del cuidador

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Safe Use of Medication for Seniors and their Caregivers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Disaster Preparedness 101 for Caregivers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • COVID-19, Monkeypox and Flu: Fall 2022 Caregiving Update

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Student Caregivers: Is The Work Ever Done?

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Ask Dr Tam about Staging your loved one

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Avoiding Medicare Schemes During Fall Open Enrollment

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Brain Health for Older Adults

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • “Conceptos básicos de Medicare”

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Talk with Doc – Hospice Q & A

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Managing Aging Adults with a Personality Disorder

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now

    The COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point, […]

  • Taking off your Mask

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Modern Caregiving for Modern Millennials

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Managing the Holiday Challenges of Family Caregivers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Getting Through the Holidays

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • The Flu and You

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • How to “Keep Our Cool” in Life and Over the Holidays

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy: Who am I?

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Avoiding the Potholes of the Dementia Journey

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Beginning the Dementia Journey

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Siblings and Caregiving: Challenges and Opportunities

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dementia or Alzheimer’s – Understanding the Difference

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy: Life After Caregiving

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Accentuate the Positive

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy Part 2: Life After Caregiving

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dementia and the Hidden Patient

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • New Year’s Resolutions for Caregiver Well-Being

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Embracing Tender Memories in Caregiving

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Desafíos en el manejo de la demencia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Mental Health and Aging

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Isolation and Caregiving: Approaching the “Cliff”

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Can we honestly say that we love ourselves?

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Encouraging Words Matter

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • A Series of Emotions How to Cope with Fear

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Beginning the Dementia Journey part 2

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Cuidando a un Adulto Mayor con Mal Carácter

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • A Series of Emotions How to Deal with Anger

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy: The Dangers of Addiction

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Behavioral Distrubances in Dementia

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • A Series of Emotions How to Handle Uncertainty

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Suicide and Aging: What You Need to Know

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Combatting Compassion Fatigue with Mindfulness

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • A Series of Emotions How to Process Sadness

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Understanding Grief and Loss

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Caregiving for People with Parkinson’s Disease

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Dementia and Ambiguous Loss

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Self-Care and Mindfulness

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Demencia y dinámica familiar

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Tips for Aging in Place

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Caring for Someone with Mental Health Issues

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Aging and Sexual Expression

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Coping with the Caregiver Role

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Disaster Preparedness for Caregivers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • An Introduction to the World of Emotional Intelligence

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Caregiving with Chronic Pain

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • Polypharmacy and Common Drug Interactions in Older Adults

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information […]

  • 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 […]

  • “Behavioral Disturbances in Dementia”

    Cognitive decline in Dementia patients is progressive and creates significant psychological distress.  Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will lead a candid discussion on the potential for escalating dangers associated with behavioral […]

  • La diferencia entre cuidados paliativos y el hospicio

    La doctora Liliana Oakes compartirá las definiciones y diferencias entre los servicios de hospicio y cuidados paliativos (cuidados de apoyo). Utilizará historias reales para demostrar estos conceptos y equipar y […]

  • Why Family Caregivers Should Say “No”

    Family caregivers often feel uncomfortable setting limits and saying “no” to the family members they are caring for because they don’t want to feel guilty. But saying “no” can be […]

  • Current Issues in Long Term Care

    This session addresses current hot topics in long term care, and data that caregivers should know about concern long term care facilities. We’ll discuss caregiver and staff concerns.  

  • 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 […]

  • When Caregiving Ends

    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 […]

  • La Agitación en la Demencia

    La agitación y los comportamientos asociados en la demencia presentan desafíos clínicos difíciles y agotadores para los cuidadores. Nestor H. Praderio, MD presentará el espectro de comportamientos y el deterioro […]

  • The Other Dementias

    Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but other types of dementia each have a unique pattern of impairment and clinical course. This discussion will cover the most […]

  • Dementia, Stigma and Caregiving

    Currently, there are over 6.2 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, yet many caregivers do not talk about it or even admit their loved one has it. Why is there […]

  • Anxiety and New Science of the Brain

    Decades ago we learned that we were born with all the brain cells we would ever have. Today, we know we can create new brain cells and we can change […]

  • Moving Away from the Idea of Co-Dependency

    Never has a mental health condition been more prevalent and truly less understood then the word “codependency”... Caregivers have historically been ‘tarred and feathered” with this word, even in the […]