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 best care for someone with ALS. She will also provide an overview of the work of the ALS Association.
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 and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. We will discuss the appropriate level of care at the right time […]
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 few rules. They can’t change, only you can change how you react.
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. En cambio, el objetivo de los cuidados paliativos y de hospicio es el alivio del dolor y los síntomas, aun cuando el pronóstico y los […]
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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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 the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***
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, its causes as well as how to cope better with guilt and the importance of self-care.
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 how stress leads to burnout, and review strategies for stress reduction that will produce improved well-being for caregivers. Knowledge gained from the presentation will help […]
¿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 overview of Medicare, what it pays for, and what help is available through area agencies on aging. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** If you […]
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 questions you have about dementia.**Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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 your own well-being. Topics will include: Redefining Family Traditions: How to adapt traditions to accommodate caregiving responsibilities. Communicating Expectations: Setting clear boundaries and expectations with […]
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 […]
We often know what we need to do, but it’s hard to practice – and this is a good time of the year for a reminder! Join us for a […]
Join us for a compassionate and informative presentation on navigating the complexities of grief during the holiday season. Learn practical coping strategies, emotional management techniques, and ways to support loved ones who are grieving. This session will provide valuable insights and tools to help you and your family through this challenging time. **Sponsored by the […]
Los cuidadores pueden sentirse abrumados por mantener las tradiciones mientras brindan atención y respetan a las precauciones de seguridad. Compartiremos consejos e ideas para disfrutar de forma segura el tiempo […]
This program will answer difficult questions asked by children and adolescents regarding dementia and the disease progression. It will provide adults with the skills needed to navigate dementia and the disease progression and reduce apprehensiveness that may arise when interacting with individuals living with dementia. Finally, it will increase awareness of how dementia may impact […]
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**
The session will focus on what factors contribute to incontinence issues experienced by individuals with dementia. Tips on why this may happen and how to manage these challenges. Lucy will also discuss the risk factors for the person living with dementia and what caregivers need to know. If you would like to receive updates as […]
An in depth conversation on managing depression and anxiety for caregivers and those they love. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation
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 […]
Inexperienced family caregivers are often unsure about how to fulfill their new roles. But even seasoned caregivers may be wracked with self-doubts and low self-esteem about their capabilities. In this webinar with clinical psychologist and author, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss ways of developing greater self-appreciation and confidence as a worthy family caregiver. […]
In addition to the various difficulties life throws at us, there are a host of legal issues that uniquely affect older adults. Learn the basics of estate planning, probate, and long-term care planning at this presentation. If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe […]