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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Learn about many timely issues that affect family caregivers and older adults, including, COVID concerns about choosing facilities, medical care concerns, dealing with loved ones isolation and loneliness, Medicare open […]
This session will cover a variety of stress relief techniques for family caregivers and include a written self-test for caregivers to use to measure their stress levels, their self compassion […]
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 […]
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 & […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has […]
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 - […]
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 […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has […]
Understanding how people die is a difficult but necessary topic. Recognizing the signs and behaviors as persons enter into the process of Actively Dying helps us know what is normal […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has […]
Acompañe al Dr. Eduardo Estevis, Neuropsicólogo Clínico Doctorado, en una plática sobre cómo entender el diagnóstico de la enfermedad de Alzheimer de un ser querido. El doctor hablará sobre los […]
The symptoms of Lewy body dementia can be more of a roller coaster than a linear progression. Being prepared for the “What if” scenarios can help to alleviate the anxiety […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has […]
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. […]
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 […]
Tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team. ***Sponsored by […]
El Dr. Néstor Praderio hablará sobre los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Infórmese sobre los síntomas comunes de la depresión y entienda los factores desencadenantes de esta […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 · […]
The holidays are an especially hard time when grieiving the loss of a loved one. The season renews memories, family ties and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved […]
You may not have COVID-19, but you may not be feeling your best. This session will address the impact of stress on our health during this pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
For older persons, it is easy to rationalize behavior changes in early stages of dementia as a part of normal aging. Why would anyone want a diagnosis of progressive dementia? […]
La Navidad es sinónimo de alegría, reencuentro, fiestas, comidas y regalos pero la realidad es que estas celebraciones pueden ser días de dificultades, agotamiento e incluso tristeza para familiares que […]
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 […]
Learn tips for reducing holiday stress followed by interactive discussion with caregivers about holiday stresses and how to manage them, learning from one another. **Sponsored By North Central Texas Caregiver […]
The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year under the best of circumstances. But this year is especially challenging due to COVID. Let’s talk about what […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBT caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss discrimination in health care, coping with isolation and what you need to know about a […]
Learn this subtle differences between behaviors that are due to dementia or delirium. Gain confidence with handling some common behaviors in dementia patients, and with recognizing signs that can instead […]
Caregivers – you find yourself as lead control center or life coordinator for your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia. You become nurse, cook, physical therapist, accountant, counselor, […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these […]
This session will address defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics, as well as where to find resources and supports. We’ll also outline the important documents and health policies […]
In this session I will explain what memory is, how it functions, and what happens to the brain during dementia. Exercises for keeping your healthy and normally aging brain strong […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these […]
Are you feeling unprepared for your caregiving role? We’ll focus on dealing with resentment and anger, navigating the health system as an LGBT caregiver, and the importance of LGBT-friendly aging […]
In this Caregiver Teleconnections by a clinical psychologist and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, we’ll discuss the importance of loosening the grip of our own memories of who our […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these […]
Join this important conversation about creating new social networks, aging-in-place, and looking forward. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring Series: Life After Caregiving Jan 28
New vaccines can end this pandemic, but there is skepticism. This session will answer all of your COVID-19 vaccine questions. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving During COVID-19: The End of COVID-19 Feb […]
Using effective communication skills helps family caregivers become more competent and confident in their important role supporting their loved one's care. In this session, learn effective communication skills and how to […]
Cuando se le pregunta, siempre responde "Estoy bien". ¿Te atreves a afirmar que estás mental, emocional y físicamente agotado? ¿Te sientes frustrado, abrumado, culpable, de mal humor, deprimido, aislado? Estos […]
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior […]
ZOOM Presentation La Dra. Oakes centrará en proporcionar información sobre las vacunas disponibles, ¿cómo se produce una vacuna? ¿cómo funciona en nuestros cuerpos? los beneficios, así como para abordar todas […]
This series will follow the journey of the family caregiver during their loved one’s dementia care. Family caregivers of People With Dementia are confronted with numerous decisions regarding the care and eventual placement of their loved one. In each session of this series, a critical area of care or future needs for care will be […]
Was caregiving on your “bucket list” for retirement? Are you experiencing the adventurous and fulfilling retirement you spent your life dreaming about? If no is the answer to these questions, please join us for some facts, tips, and discussion on how to shake the rust and revitalize your envisioned “Golden Years”! CaregiverTeleconnection · Are My […]
Unpaid family caregivers are the largest source of long-term services and support for elders in the nation, but these caregivers haven’t been part of a vaccine rollout plan. This session will address what caregivers need to know. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving During COVID-19: What Caregivers Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine Feb 23
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia Feb 25