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  • Entendiendo la demencia

    Una descripción general de los síntomas clave de este síndrome. Aprenda sobre los tipos y causas de la demencia. Comparta su reacción inicial al diagnóstico y cómo se está adaptando […]

  • Caregiving Wasn’t on My Bucket List!

    Sometimes life has its own plans that we didn’t anticipate, which can leave us feeling unprepared for the caregiving journey. This session will address dealing with resentment and anger, and […]

  • Experience Conscious Breathing

    Did You Know - Breathing is the only autonomous bodily system that you can control. Psychologists say that conscious breathing is effective for the reduction of anxiety, depression, and stress. […]

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

    Learn about resources to help navigate the health system as an LGBT caregiver, and the important documents you should have handy. **Part of The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ […]

  • “Aging Gayfully”: Life After Caregiving

    Join us for a very personal discussion on finding joy in the process of aging as a member of the LGBTQ community, and learn about the evolving programs and services […]

  • Dear Lucy with Lucy Barylak, MSW

    This month she will discuss how to handle difficult behaviors when dealing with a loved one living with dementia. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions […]

  • Addressing common issues family caregivers face

    There are many issues that a caregiver will face when providing care for someone. How do decide what level of care is needed? When is it time to look into […]

  • Alzheimer’s Evaluation and Treatment

    Alzheimer’s Disease is the most widely recognized type of dementia and currently there is no cure. Nestor H. Praderio, MD will review the evaluation process for diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease and […]

  • Medicare and Social Security Scams

    Learn about how to identify Medicare  and Social Security scams and what to do about them.   **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**  

  • Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving

    Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. We’ll address: Feeling a sense of control, Not letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and […]

  • Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving

    Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. We’ll address: Feeling a sense of control, Not letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and […]

  • A presentation on Grief

    This presentation will help bring a clearer understanding of Grief and offer suggestions to help those who are grieving.   Grief outline 32620

  • Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving

    Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. We’ll address: Feeling a sense of control, Not letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and […]

  • The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBT Caregivers

    Nationally, greater attention is being paid to the concerns facing caregivers. While many issues are the same for all adults and those who care for someone, some unique considerations arise […]

  • Caregivers and Coronavirus: Dealing with forced Isolation

    The pandemic has affected the lives of all Americans, including family caregivers. Many of them are more isolated and unsupported than ever before. During this session, clinical psychologist and author […]

  • Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving

    Joins us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus: We’ll Address: Feeling a sense of control Not letting fear take over How to cope with being quarantined, at home, […]

  • Frequently Asked Legal Questions

    Learn answers to the most frequent legal issues which face family caregivers and older adults, including powers or attorney, “living wills,” guardianship, and other legal concerns. Also, how does a […]

  • Enduring the COVID-19 Outbreak while caregiving

    Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope with the ever changing events of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot Sklar will talk about […]

  • Staging the Person with Dementia

    Understanding how dementias move through the brain and cause changes in behavior allows families and professionals to determine how much damage the brain has suffered. Identifying your loved one’s stage […]

  • Mindfulness for Stress Reduction

    Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. Jon Kabat-Zinn, founder of the Stress Reduction Clinic in a Massachusetts Medical School reminds […]

  • Enduring the COVID-19 Outbreak while Caregiving

    Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope with the ever changing events of the COVID-19 outbreak. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot Sklar will talk about […]

  • Diagnóstico y tratamiento de la demencia

    El Dr. Néstor H. Praderio repasará el proceso de diagnóstico de la demencia y explicará los tipos de demencia, incluso los síntomas y las etapas. El doctor también hablará sobre […]

  • 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 […]

  • Dear Lucy

    This month she will discuss what caregivers can do for themselves during this difficult time. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation […]

  • 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 […]