Caregiver Teleconnection

Explore our remote caregiver support programming
View Past Events
  • What Does That Behavior Mean?

    The lobes of the brain are each responsible for certain behaviors or reflexive actions. Knowing the normal function of each lobe and the behaviors or changes that occur as the […]

  • Coping with the COVID-19: Issues for Caregivers

    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 […]

  • Legal Issues for Caregivers

    Carol Bertsch is a practicing elder law attorney, who is well known in her field as a fierce advocate for older adults and their family caregivers. Listen as Carol discusses […]

  • How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community?

    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 […]

  • Overview of State of Texas Services

    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** […]

  • Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and Supports

    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 […]

  • How Does Memory Work?

    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 […]

  • Caregiving Wasn’t on My Bucket List!

    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 […]

  • COVID and Dementia—what are the signs and symptoms

    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 Gayfully: Life After Caregiving

    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 […]

  • COVID-19 y Asistencia Al Enfermo

    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 […]

  • COVID-19 and Caregiving

    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 […]

  • You are not alone: Caregiving in the Time of Covid-19

    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 […]

  • Caring for the Caregiver

    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 […]

  • Dementia Dialogues: Communication in Dementia

    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 […]

  • COVID-19 and Caregiving

    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 […]

  • Caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease

    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 […]

  • How to Make Self-Care Tips REALLY Work

    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 […]

  • Tools to Help Your Doctor Help Your Loved One

    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 […]

  • The Importance of Self-Care

    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 […]

  • Gain Tips on Loving Yourself

    Love is a challenging concept for most of us. We are taught from birth to love others, but relational love can be difficult. If we do not understand how to […]

  • Both of my Parent were Diagnosed with COVID-19

    The session will focus on the fears and difficulties that the caregiver faced .As well as how she managed to be there for her parents at a distance.   CaregiverTeleconnection […]

  • The Emotional Impact of COVID-19 in Long Term Care

    The uncertainty of the pandemic and how we live with it remains a focal point in our society. It has created unprecedented mental, and emotional stress in our lives. The […]

  • COVID-19 and Caregiving

    Join us as we discuss evolving new information about the coronavirus and how to make well-informed decisions. We’ll also be discussing coping strategies and tactics for caring for ourselves and […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

    Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and […]

  • The End of Covid-19?

    Is the end in sight? Things are reopening, but is it safe? Are you “over it?” This session will explore new developments in the COVID-19 pandemic, and our transition to […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium

    Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia & […]

  • Aprende a identificar las 10 señales

    Si usted o algún conocido está experimentando pérdida de memoria o cambios de comportamiento, es hora de que conozca la verdad. Detectar la enfermedad de Alzheimer temprano le dará la […]

  • How to Protect the Marriage Bond When Caring for a Spouse

    When illness or disability affect one spouse and the other becomes a spousal caregiver, their marriage often suffers. How can spousal caregivers keep love alive in what otherwise now feels […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia

    Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and […]

  • Life after Caregiving

    This session will discuss issues surrounding grief, finding purpose after caregiving and honoring the ones we care for by living our fullest lives. This session includes a special guest - […]

  • Problem Solving Using Improved Communication with Siblings and Family

    Explore challenges associated with caregiving as a family and strategies for making caregiving less difficult and more loving. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***   CaregiverTeleconnection · Problem Solving […]

  • Isolation: The Curse of Caregivers

    Exhaustion and depression among caregivers has often led to decreased socialization, which is as an important part of self-care. Today, recommendations for the Covid-19 response call for even greater isolation. […]

  • Good Grief!

    Covid-19 has resulted in a lot of grief- loss of loved ones, or a life we miss. Many of us are dealing with unexpressed grief which will be addressed in […]

  • Safe use of Medication for Seniors and their Caregivers

    Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well […]

  • Guilty as Charged – Guilt and Dementia Caregiver

    Dementia caregivers have a very real risk for overwhelming feelings of guilt. Let’s talk about guilt, types of guilt, the effects of caregiving and steps to take to survive. **Sponsored […]

  • Celebrating Holidays During COVID-19

    With our biggest holidays ahead, this session will discuss ways to be together safely, tips for travel and what precautions to take during our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.   CaregiverTeleconnection · […]