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What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that […]
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that […]
Are you struggling to keep up with your own life while caring for a loved one? Are you caught in the middle - responsible for an older adult and children? […]
Join Lucy as she discusses what the symptoms of hallucinations, delusions and paranoia are and what causes the behaviors that can happen during these episodes. She will share tips on […]
Nestor H. Praderio, MD will present an overview of the key signs and symptoms of this syndrome. He will also detail the various forms and causes of dementia. Caregivers are […]
Advance care planning, also known as end-of-life and healthcare planning, empowers people to make decisions about the care they want to receive when they can no longer speak for themselves. […]
Caregivers experience multiple forms of grief, including the slowly losing the person they are caring for, mourning immediately upon their death, and long-term grief that still periodically affects them years […]
Acompañe a Mónica Escamilla, PsyD, mientras analiza el papel que juegan la aflicción, la pérdida y el duelo en la experiencia del estrés y el bienestar de los cuidadores. Aprenderá […]
Please join Laurie McFarren, MEdL as she provides an overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In addition to sharing helpful tips on how to […]
Home health care is curative, intended to help patients recover from injury or illness, or progress toward improved functionality. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain […]
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 […]
This webinar will discuss some basic rules of the road when caring for someone with dementia , including FTD. Help keep your person safe and yourself sane by remembering a […]
La atención de salud en el hogar es curativa, con el propósito de ayudar a los pacientes a recuperarse de lesiones o enfermedades, o a progresar hacia una mejor funcionalidad. […]
The impact of a dementia diagnosis is considerable. It impacts a person’s ability to communicate, care for themselves, relate to the external world, judgement, and the ability to be reasonable […]
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 […]
Presentation will include a brief overview (medical training systems, paperwork standards, and logistical limitations), followed by practitioner-informed communication strategies that engage medical professionals effectively and a brief Q&A. ***Sponsored by […]
Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. The session will explore what is guilt, […]
Caregiver stress is a frequent and real outcome of devoting yourself to ongoing care for your loved one. In this presentation, we will examine the nature of caregiver stress, explore […]
¿Ha oído hablar de la inscripción abierta de Medicare? Únase a José Díaz que explicara los conceptos basicos de Medicare para que haga un decision informada para su ser querido. […]
Nearly all family caregivers encounter new challenges. Some face them with the confidence they can learn to handle them. Others, however, are wracked with self-doubts and fears of failure that […]
When we make promises to our loved ones about their future care, we base it on the information we had before we knew what the future would hold. This program […]
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 […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Learn about Medicare changes that will be effective January 1, 2025. Be prepared to make informed choices through this […]
Self-care speaks about physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance, which helps to avoid burnout and stay energized. Taking time out to meet your own needs helps to reduce stress and […]
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 […]
Únase a la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella hablara sobre una evaluación de capacidad para las personas con deterioro cognitivo y por qué son necesarias. También compartirá la diferencia entre las […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 holiday season can be a challenging time for caregivers. In this session, Paula Hill and Zanda Hilger will share practical tips to help you navigate the festivities while maintaining […]
Join Dear Lucy as she shares information on medication safety. Lucy will discuss some common mistakes that are made when using some medications and how to avoid them. She will […]