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  • Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers Series

    Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there […]

  • Anxiety: Good or Bad?

    Caregivers today face not only the stress of taking responsibility for two people (sometimes more), but the reality of a world different from any time in their life. This session […]

  • Online – Take Your Oxygen First

    Join Dr. Jamie Huysman as he discusses why caregivers should “Take Your Oxygen First”. As caregivers, you are often so busy giving to others, that your needs and health often […]

  • Online – What is hospice and what is palliative care?

    What are the differences and benefits between the two and what qualifies a patient for hospice/palliative care? Join Gilbert Cortez, RN with Guiding Light Hospice as he talks about what […]

  • Online – ABC’s of Vascular Dementia

    Join Dr Tam Cummings as she discusses what Vascular Dementia is. She will explore what the signs of Vascular dementia are as well as the causes and how it is […]

  • Ambiguous and Anticipatory Grief

    Learn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief and the emotional impact? How does it relate to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia? Learn how to cope with […]

  • Dementia Diagnosis and Treatment

    Dementia is a scary term and is often misunderstood. Dementia isn’t defined as a specific disease. It is generally described as a group of symptoms which affect cognitive and social […]

  • Online – ¿Que es el hospicio y que es el cuidado paliativo?

    ¿Cuáles son las diferencias y los beneficios entre los dos, que califica a un paciente para hospicio/cuidados paliativos? Únase a esta presentación con Gilbert Cortez, RN-enfermero registrado con la agencia […]

  • Online – Educate, Energize and Empower our Emotional Intelligence as Caregivers

    In life we though that IQ, Intelligence Quotient was the standard bearer on how well we did in life. This is a myth that has been handed down for years. There are brilliant people who never get to accomplish their goals in life no matter how intelligence they are. Overtime, we came to understand that […]

  • Online – How the Pandemic Impacted Caregiver’s Mental Health

    We’ve all struggled during these past 2 years at times, but new research has highlighted just how the pandemic has affected informal family caregivers. We’ll discuss these new findings, and how we can work together to heal our mental health after the fallout of the pandemic.  

  • Online-The ABC’s of Alzheimer’s

    This session will cover the history, domains and variations of Dementias of the Alzheimer’s Type. Knowing and understanding the effects of the disease on a Person with Dementia will be […]

  • Federal, State and Local Services

    Learn about federal, state, and local programs and services for adults age 60+ and for family and informal caregivers. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection program**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Federal, State and Local Services May 9  

  • Dear Lucy: What seniors and caregivers need to know about delirium

    Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she discusses what causes delirium and how it is diagnosed. She will also share what signs to look for and what are some treatment plans available. This is an interactive session, so please plan to share your experiences and questions.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: What seniors and caregivers need […]

  • Online – Caring for Someone with Mental Health Issues

    The pandemic has heightened anxiety, depression, addiction and other mental health issues. We may not even realize that we live with or care for someone with mental health issues. This session will provide a forum for caregivers to discuss their experiences and to learn about coping strategies.  

  • La importancia de planificar para el futuro de su ser querido

    El abogado Dickerson hablara sobre la importancia de planificar para el futuro de su ser querido, incluida las discusión de arreglos legales que ayudan calificar para beneficios que pueden proteger su propiedad y obtener beneficios asociados con Medicaid. Miller’s Trust~(Fideicomiso legal) y Lady Bird Deed-(Formulario de escritura) Mr. Dickerson will be talking about the importance […]

  • Online – Within Us All Are Super Powers that We Underestimate But Can Get Us Through Many Challenges. You Are Stronger Than you Think!

    As caregivers one of the hardest things about the Covid-19 pandemic is that it has limited our ability to pursue new experiences. The loss of engagement in our usual environments can undoubtedly endanger mental health, but those who have been able to immerse themselves in new hobbies, goals, or even walking routes have found the […]