May celebrates the Trifecta for our organization; Mental Health Awareness, National Nurses and Older Americans month . In response to all three, this month’s presentation will be focused on the […]
The 2021 hurricane season is expected to be more active than usual and begins on June 1st. Join us as we discuss preparedness tips and planning strategies for caregivers to […]
A pandemic has implications on our mental health. Addictive health behaviors like drinking alcohol and overeating are on the rise. This session will focus on addiction, healthy coping behaviors, and […]
Join Dear Lucy for this interactive session where she will talk about how caregivers can recognize balance problems in their loved one. She will also provide tips on creating a […]
This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. She will explain what signs show up first, […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBTQ caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss discrimination in health care, and some surprising lessons learned from this pandemic.
This session will focus on navigating the health system as an LGBTQ caregiver. We'll also identify important health care planning documents specific to LGBTQ seniors and caregivers.
Discuss the importance of having a comprehensive and current medication list, including prescriptions, over the counter supplements, creams, etc, for doctor appointments, adherence aids to integrate medication schedules in to […]
This session will share how to use the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool, the FTD Staging Tool, ADL and IADL Staging Tools to assist your doctor in understanding how advanced your […]
Are you feeling unprepared for your caregiving role? We’ll focus on caregiver self-care and support networks, LGBTQ-friendly aging programs and long-term care. Pride of Caring 3 June 2021 Pride […]
Are you feeling anxious, stressed or is your Autonomic Nervous system on “high alert?” Not only can Covid drive this feeling but so can PTSD. June is (Post Traumatic Stress […]
El estrés de cuidar a un ser querido o familiar puede causar problemas emocionales y físicos. Usted aprenderá que las experiencias tanto buenas como malas pueden causar el estrés y […]
Join this important conversation about cultural competence in health care. What can LGBTQ patients teach providers about their health care experiences? What should providers know?
It is never too early to think about aging and your last years or those of a loved one. Join us in learning the steps to a plan for the future that includes progressive conditions and caregiver emergencies. Having a dynamic plan, which includes your circle of support, and can be updated at each twist […]
This session will discuss Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm - the first FDA-approved drug to slow the progress of this disease in the past 2 decades. We’ll explain the clinical […]
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she addresses the topic of addiction in caregiving. She will discuss the signs and symptoms of addiction. Caregivers will be provided with tools to identify potential problems of substance abuse. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Addiction Awareness for Caregivers Caring for a Loved One July 8
Learn about tools and resources from the Conversation Project, such as the Conversation Starter Guide and Your Guide to Choosing a Health Care Proxy, and hear stories from families who did and did not plan ahead. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
Depression is much more complex than just sadness and loss of interest. Depression in those with Alzheimer’s Disease is not uncommon and requires immediate diagnosis and intervention. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will review the parallel symptoms, diagnostic process and plan of care.
El programa Cuerpo y Consejos de las últimas investigaciones más recientes sobre el envejecimiento saludable. La Alzheimer ‘s Association organizó una reunión de expertos en investigaciones y los mensajes difundidos actualmente. CaregiverTeleconnection · Cuerpo y Cerebro Sano es Vida Sana July 14
Caregivers need to have a better understanding of what causes delirium and why. Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she discusses ways to deal with a loved one who is delirious and may be difficult to manage. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium July 15
If you are chronically stressed, it is time to stop buying into the myth that we must be selfless martyrs. Putting your own health and well-being first is the “secret sauce” which will productively drive better outcomes in our lives. Join Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW as he discusses the importance of self-care and how we […]
This session will give caregivers the tools needed to assess their stress and health levels and what to expect during the course of the disease. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Lucy Barylak, MSW will discuss why some persons with dementia exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior. She will also provide tips for caregivers on how to respond to a loved one who displays inappropriate sexual behaviors. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior July 22
When all family caregivers think about are the tasks they have to do next, then they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and lose their sense of themselves. It is important for caregivers to reflect on what they are going through to stand apart from their long lists of chores. In this Teleconnections with a […]
Lucy Barylak, MSW will explain the difference between someone who appears to be delusional and someone who is exhibiting paranoid behavior. She will talk about what caregivers need to know, as well as tips on how to respond. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid Behavior July 29
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were isolated, confined, and missing human connections. Please join Evalyn Greb, LCSW as she discusses tips on how to re-engage with lovers, friends, and strangers. […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
Learn how to cultivate mindfulness and self-care through guided practices, which can be used as meditation, relaxation or stress-reducing and coping skills. You will learn skills to transfer to your […]
Los aspectos más desafiantes de cuidar a un ser querido con alzheimer y otra demencias relacionadas es el manejo de los problemas de comportamiento. Usted ganará una mejor comprensión de […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
New Concerns About COVID-19: What caregivers need to know about variants, vaccines and booster shots, vaccine requirements for health care workers, and support for COVID-19 long haul patients - we’ll […]
Why do some people believe that they need to “tough things out” such as aging, Covid, national politics and other things out of their control. Join Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD […]
In this follow up to Compassion Fatigue, we will discuss the physical and mental effects of family caregivers. A review of the stress and burden scales that participants received will […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
This session will answer all your questions about booster shots, and will discuss what precautions you and your loved ones should be taking against variants as our COVID pandemic endures. […]
Caregivers will receive tips on how to safeguard your loved one from falling, as well as understanding the reason why dementia affects balance. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy Dementia Affects […]
Have you had the important discussion with you care receiver about what "legacy" planning? How are remaining financial resources and possessions to be passed to survivors and the next generation? What happens if sudden incapacity changes those plans? Legacy planning can be a meaningful, even fun, process. Learn a six-step process to let the wishes […]
N.H. Praderio, M.D. will conduct an in-depth presentation for Caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. Learn about the many roles Caregivers assume through the evolving stages of the […]
El COVID-19 ha traído desafíos significativos para las familias en los Estados Unidos y el mundo. Para los cuidadores de familia que ya vivían en una vida llena de desafíos, […]
There is one generation that has been consistently defined by its obsessions: avocado toast, memes, Harry Potter ... and self-care. They are often perceived as entitled snowflakes, but millennials might be the generation of […]
Anxiety, pain, depression, and caregivers can all cause behaviors in a Person With Dementia. Behaviors can also be a clue to the form of dementia or the stage of the […]
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]
September is National Preparedness Month, and there are specific preparations that caregivers and seniors should consider in the event of hurricanes and natural disasters. Join us as we discuss preparedness […]
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]
October is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month, and there are many symptoms of this complex condition that remain poorly understood and confusing for many. Care partners will gain an […]
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 […]
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]
The pandemic has placed many of us in situations we never thought we would be in…isolation. This is the perfect environment for scammers to ‘work.’ We want to help you […]
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 Lucy Barylak, MSW as she provides tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors when it comes to bathing, dressing, grooming, and dental care.
Planning for the progression of dementia and the care of your loved one differs for each family. But let’s try and prepare you for some of the bumps in the […]
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 […]
There’s a lot of debate about booster shots which makes it hard to know what to do and who to trust. What do caregivers need to know? We’ll discuss all […]
All of us have some after-effects from our childhood Adverse Experiences and understand well how it feels to be continually on the lookout for danger. Caregivers assume that this hypervigilance […]
Because they are confused and often fearful, individuals with moderate to severe dementia often have behavioral challenges, such as lack of initiative, agitation, paranoid thinking, and even aggression. Sometimes family […]
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 […]
In “The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease” Jo Rosen will provide a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as a frank discussion of the financial, […]
Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do […]
Dr. Nestor H. Praderio nos guiara a través de las múltiples facetas de cuidado a través de la progresión de la enfermedad de demencia. Compartirá información de recursos vitales para […]
What precautions to take? What advice to follow? What is “safe” these days? Join us as we discuss what caregivers should know ahead of the holidays, and we’ll share the […]
¿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.
Dementia family caregivers face a special burden in the care of their loved one. In this session, the final year of life and the process of Actively Dying will be covered for family and professional caregivers. Understanding what the body is doing and why your loved one looks and behaves the way he or she […]
November is Men’s Health Awareness month. 39% of caregivers are men, whose caregiving experiences and challenges differ from women. This session will discuss these issues and ways to support male […]
Mindful communication is one part mindful speaking and one part mindful listening. The process requires a person to be present and to pay complete attention. We will explore how the […]
Its Thanksgiving and a time to think about the concept of Gratitude and other trauma reductions techniques that allows us to healthily transform and stay safe in our minds and […]
This session will present the newest data on COVID-19 infection rates among nursing homes, and breakthrough cases. We’ll also discuss the new booster recommendations and new treatments for COVID-19 on […]
Claire Wester is a caregiver for her mother who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Listen to Claire’s inspiring story of how she faced the challenges as well as burnout and what she […]
Los últimos años han sido un desafío para muchas personas. Únase con la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella compartirá ideas a los cuidadores de familia e amistades que proveen cuidado a […]
Join in a yearly interactive conversation about holiday activities when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had […]
Holidays are exciting yet can also be stressful. Caregivers going to see their loved ones may be especially stressed. Join this session to hear some tips for preparing emotionally for […]
For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family […]