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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This […]
This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to understanding long-term care options. Participants will learn to differentiate between various facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living, and determine the appropriate […]
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This […]
Feelings of guilt and other distorted thoughts are common for caregivers. Please join Jamie Cobb CAEd to identify different types of caregiver guilt and twisted thoughts and how to break […]
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This […]
Acompáñenos con el doctor Mario Siervo, nos compartirá cómo el estrés nos afecta y cómo podemos tomar medidas para disminuir el impacto que tiene en nosotros. Él proporcionará consejos prácticos […]
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This […]
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 […]
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. We will […]
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 […]
As a caregiver, it is important to recognize when you need support and to set limits. Join Dear Lucy as she focuses on what it means to set boundaries, and […]
A mental health issue, this presentation focuses on explaining the differences between clutter, collection, and hoarding behaviors.
Join Deidre Edwards, author of Toolkit for Caregivers: Tips, skills, and wisdom to maximize your time together, as she talks about how as a caregiver, you can utilize small bits […]
Usually, we think of caregiving in the process of aging and illness. More commonly, elder parents are having to provide care for their adult children who may be suffering from […]
This program discusses the common changes in communication that occur for persons with dementia as the disease progresses through the stages and best communication strategies that focus on individual’s abilities, […]
Learn about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas […]
The tragic story of the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shocked the world and reminded us that care receivers with dementia and their caregivers are vulnerable to sudden and potentially fatal emergencies. In this highly interactive workshop with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., co-author of the forthcoming book, The AARP […]
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful solutions that will help you.
Aprederemos a identificar las senales que pueden indicar que hay problemas que puede resultar en n diagnostico de Alzheimer’s.
Learn about services through the Area Agencies on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Centers, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, and the Veterans Administration—all of which are available at no […]
This presentation explores the transformative process of turning emotional pain into a liberating sense of purpose. By applying a trauma-informed perspective, we delve into the unique challenges faced by family […]
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 […]
Caring for others can be stress-inducing and isolating. Sometimes caregivers turn to alcohol, substances, and other diversions to help manage the struggles they are experiencing. This presentation will address concerns […]
Elder law attorney Rosemary Redmond answers 20 key questions about legal documents like Powers of Attorney, Directives to Physicians, and Wills, offering clarity on complex topics and the importance of […]
El deterioro cognitivo en pacientes con demencia es progresivo y crea una angustia psicológica significativa. Esto, combinado con los trastornos conductuales de la demencia, da como resultado desafíos aún mayores […]
Join Terea Midgley as she discusses the basics of hospice care, where she’ll explore the fundamental principles, services provided, and the compassionate approach to end-of-life care. This session aims to […]
LGBTQ+ adults more commonly experience mental health concerns than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The stress of caregiving, and isolation that caregivers experience can further these concerns. This program will focus on […]
As we age, our nutritional needs evolve, impacting everything from energy levels to cognitive function and chronic disease risk. This presentation explores the key dietary strategies that support healthy aging, […]
LGBT+ adults become caregivers at a higher rate than their heterosexual peers. Some of these reasons include not having children or having fewer children and being single later in life […]
Leslie Martinez, Latino Engagement Manager de Compassion and Choices nos hablará sobre lo importante que es pensar con antelación en nuestras opciones de fin de vida, cómo iniciar estas conversaciones […]
Discover how everyday habits can support brain health and independence as you age. This engaging session from the James L. West Center for Dementia Care offers research-based tips on nutrition, […]
Supporting older adults and their caregivers means preparing for more than just the expected. This session explores how unspoken wishes, scattered information, and lack of planning can increase stress and […]
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 […]
¿Puede la depresión en la tercera edad estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? La depresión en la tercera edad es un problema de salud importante, […]
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW, as she presents research highlighting the positive aspects of caregiving, including its benefits for health and overall well-being, as well as the importance of embracing acceptance […]
The use of multiple medications increases as an individual has more health conditions and as one ages. This has been coined polypharmacy. As an individual takes more medications, they are […]
Managing money during caregiving isn’t just a financial challenge; it’s a powerfully emotional one. Oftentimes, family members disagree vehemently about how a care receiver’s money should be spent during the […]
Care partnering is more than a set of tasks; it is a relationship. In this heartfelt and practical session, Dr. Jennifer Carson shares her top-10 care partner values, developed through […]
Caregivers report less physical activity than before caregiving – yet physical activity becomes even more important as we age and cope with stress. Physical activity has benefits for caregivers, but also for care recipients – even those with cognitive or physical limitations. We’ll outline ways for caregivers and care recipients to get moving at home […]
This presentation will provide a basic overview of affordable and accessible products that will improve the comfort and safety of a home recovery. All products have been vetted by an Occupational Therapist of 13 years and tested in a variety of recoveries and home settings. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection program**
Recognizing the signs of dementia can lead to earlier interventions, better planning, and improved quality of life for individuals and their families. Join us and learn how recognize the signs […]
El duelo anticipado es el proceso por el que pasan algunas personas antes de que se dé el fallecimiento de un ser querido; se confirme su muerte o ante de […]
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful ways that are designed to help you let go, make healthy decisions, and easily reduce acquired levels of stress.
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 agitación y los comportamientos asociados en la demencia presentan desafíos clínicos difíciles y agotadores para los cuidadores. Nestor H. Praderio, MD presentará el espectro de comportamientos y el deterioro […]
Join Dear Lucy for a discussion on how medications affect older adults—especially those living with dementia or disabilities. Learn how to recognize potential risks such as increased confusion, disorientation, and falls, and discover practical strategies to manage medications safely. This session is designed to empower caregivers with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions […]
Dr. Ercoli will discuss signs of dangerous driving in people with dementia, strategies for facilitating driver cessation, and laws pertaining to reporting dangerous drivers.
Join Zoy Kocian from the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for an informative discussion on this often misdiagnosed and misunderstood disease. Learn how Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) differs from other types of […]
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that […]
New treatments. New ideas on the root causes of these illnesses. How to enroll in clinical trials. This session will explore all the newest research and information in a way […]
Aprenda las mejores maneras de comunicarse con personas que viven con demencia. Hablaremos sobre cómo el lenguaje y la comprensión cambian debido a los efectos de la demencia, y cómo […]
Caring for someone with dementia often means navigating unexpected behaviors like agitation, repetition, or aggression. These behavioral expressions are common—and often misunderstood—but with the right tools, they can be managed […]
Guilty feelings seem to be as natural to family caregiving as hard work and insurance forms. Even caregivers who have done everything right and nothing wrong are burdened with guilt. […]
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is often one of the least recognized and most misunderstood types of dementia—frequently misdiagnosed or mistaken for other neurological or psychiatric conditions. Individuals living with LBD […]
This program will provide you the information you need to stay in control of your life as you age. You can avoid a guardianship by preventing it. Karen Telschow Johnson […]