How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities?
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Risk factors for COVID-19 among the LGBT community • Discrimination in health care • Coping with isolation • How […]
What services are available for older adults and caregivers through the state. Many of these services are also funded with federal funds. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Overview of State of Texas Services June 8 2020
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? CaregiverTeleconnection […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals Defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics Issues impacting LGBT caregivers and those who care for LGBT elders Identifying […]
The doctor said “She will lose her memory.” But what does that mean? This session will explain what memory is, how it functions and what occurs as the brain suffers […]
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America May Never […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Feeling unprepared for your caregiving role • Dealing with resentment and anger • Navigating the health system as a […]
Join Tam Cummings PhD in a discussion about how the COVID-19 virus impacts persons with dementia. Did you know that the symptoms of this virus show up differently in persons […]
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know? CaregiverTeleconnection · Family […]
La Lic. Aleida Villarreal es una abogada especialista en asuntos legales de los adultos mayores, reconocida dentro de su campo como ferviente defensora de los adultos mayores y familiares que […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Creating new social networks • Aging-in-place • LGBT-affirming programs and services • Looking at the cup half-full CaregiverTeleconnection […]
Cuidar a alguien que vive con demencia durante la pandemia de COVID-19 agrega desafíos únicos para los cuidadores. Este programa proporciona consejos simples que los proveedores de cuidados pueden poner […]
Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how to safely transition into a new normal. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot […]
People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can […]
A discussion on the challenges faced by caregivers as they care for loved ones during and after the pandemic. Share viable solutions, answers to your questions, and family caregiving tips […]
Caregivers are a noble breed. They are selfless and devoted. They exude compassion, kindness and genuine love. They consistently put others before themselves to the point of exhaustion. In extreme […]
A Person With Dementia (PWD) is suffering from a terminal brain disease. Understanding how memory works, knowing the type of dementia your loved one has, and the stage of the […]
Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how to safely transition into a new normal. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot […]
Join our talk on Caregiving and Parkinson’s Disease to learn about some of the challenges in providing care that are unique to Parkinson’s Disease, how those challenges may impact you […]
Explore how to make self-care suggestions move from “Yes, but” to “I think I can try that.” Using years of caregiver-to-caregiver experiences from caregiver support groups, conferences, Teleconnection and one […]
Join Lucy Barylak as she takes a look at safety concerns in the home that may arise for yourself and the person you are caring for. She will discuss how […]
Dementia professionals use a variety of tools to determine decline and remaining function in Persons With Dementia (PWD). Families using these tools are able to give physicians a better picture […]
El coronavirus está suponiendo un impacto psicológico para todos. Sus consecuencias sanitarias, económicas y sociales se asocian a sentimientos de angustia, malestar emocional y alteraciones comportamentales. Aprenda a manejarlo. […]
Being a caregiver is tough in many ways and sometimes we need to take quick moments of downtime for major self care! Join Pam as she helps you to assess […]