Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that […]
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research Update
New treatments. New ideas on the root causes of these illnesses. How to enroll in clinical trials. This session will explore all the newest research and information in a way that is easy to understand for caregivers.
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Comunicación compasiva y eficaz con una persona que vive con demencia
Aprenda las mejores maneras de comunicarse con personas que viven con demencia. Hablaremos sobre cómo el lenguaje y la comprensión cambian debido a los efectos de la demencia, y cómo […]
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Managing Physical and Emotional Expressions
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 […]
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The Three Most Common Questions Caregivers Ask About Guilt
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. […]
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Shifting Perceptions, Steady Hearts: A Compassionate Look at Lewy Body Dementia
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 […]
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Texas Guardianship: How to Avoid It and How to Prepare for It
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 […]
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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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Desafíos en el manejo de la demencia
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. […]
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Caregiving and the Holidays: From Stress to Success!
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 […]
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Dear Lucy: Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia, what you need to know
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 […]
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Caring can be Rewarding, but Stressful: How to Build on the Positives
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 […]
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“Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care”
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 […]
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“Cómo disfrutar la Navidad en momentos difíciles”
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.
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The Holidays and Dementia: Tips for Making the Holidays More Enjoyable
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 […]
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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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Managing Guilt and the need for Self-Care
Caregivers should be aware of feelings of guilt, as they can affect both their well-being and the quality of care they provide. Join Dear Lucy for an honest conversation about the guilt many caregivers experience, practical tips for coping, and why prioritizing self-care is essential.
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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 Aging Parents Don’t Want to Receive Help
It can be very frustrating for adult child caregivers when the parents they’d like to help refuse their care--especially when the parents’ safety is at risk. In this highly interactive conversation with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., coauthor of The AARP Caregiver Answer Book, we’ll discuss why parents may not recognize that they need help […]
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I Made a Promise
This program is designed to support caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with dementia, as they face emotionally difficult decisions that often contradict promises made earlier in their caregiving journey. These promises may include commitments such as “I’ll never put you in a nursing home” or “I’ll always take care of you myself.” Learn more […]