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  • 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 […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    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**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Overview of State of Texas Services June 8 2020  

  • What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?

    Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required?   CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America June 10  

  • 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 resources and supports The importance of “The Folder”; keeping photos of important documents on a smartphone   CaregiverTeleconnection · Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and […]

  • 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 damage from dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**   CaregiverTeleconnection · How Does Memory Work? June 16 2020  

  • 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 LGBT caregiver • LGBT-friendly aging programs and long-term care   CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving Wasn't On My Bucket List! June 18, 2020  

  • 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 with dementia? Join Dr. Cummings and she goes over what signs or symptoms your loved may display and what to do if you see them. […]

  • Asuntos legales de los cuidadores, a cargo de la empresa profesional

    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 les cuidan. Escuche a Aleida hablar sobre las cuestiones legales y los documentos importantes que los cuidadores y las personas mayores deben conocer.   CaregiverTeleconnection […]

  • 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 · Aging Gayfully: Life After Caregiving June 25 2020  

  • 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 en práctica, ya sea que la persona que vive con demencia viva en su hogar, en un centro residencial, o en casa de sus proveedores […]

  • 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 Sklar will talk about the most recent updates and issues impacting caregivers, and answer questions on how to stay safe and healthy in these unprecedented […]

  • Dear Lucy: How to respond to a love one who suffers from dementia during the Coronavirus

    People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can become more agitated, afraid, etc. How should caregivers respond and what they need to know and do.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: How to respond […]

  • 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 important to caregivers during and after the Covid-19 pandemic. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving In The Time Of […]

  • 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 cases Caregiving may even be detrimental to one’s own health and wellbeing. Learn how to validate your feelings as a Caregiver and listen to other […]

  • 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 disease, allows caregivers to target conversation to the memories that continue to function. Using this skill allows for interactions with old memory and can lead […]

  • 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 Sklar will talk about the most recent updates and issues impacting caregivers, and answer questions on how to stay safe and healthy in these unprecedented […]

  • 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 as a caregiver along the continuum of care and what you need to know to better manage your caregiving responsibilities.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Caring for […]

  • 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 on one counseling, this is also an interactive session with participants. Participants will be able to ask for help and also hear about what works. […]

  • 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 of what is happening with their loved one. Assessing your loved one for depression, anxiety, ADLs, IADLs, Pain, etc., keeps arguments out of the doctor’s […]

  • Impacto emocional del coronavirus en Cuidadores: Recomendaciones para mitigarlo

    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.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Impacto emocional del coronavirus en Cuidadores: Recomendaciones para mitigarlo Aug 20 20  

  • 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 your needs and introduces effective techniques that will help you have more of what you need for yourself. Pam will lead the group through many […]

  • 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 meet our own needs, how can we be there for our charges? We will explore loving and accepting ourselves as a tool for emotional completeness. […]

  • 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 · Both of my Parents were Diagnosed with COVID-19 9 3 2020  

  • 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 chaos is significantly compounded for those living in Long Term Care. Dr. Praderio will lead a Question and Answer session to discuss the confusion, fear, […]

  • 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 our loved ones during this ongoing pandemic.   CaregiverTeleconnection · COVID-19 And Caregiving 9 9 2020  

  • 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 Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Sept 17 20 

  • Timely Issues COVID and Facilities, Resources, Medicare Open Enrollment & Education, Dealing with Isolation

    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 enrollment data, and finding resources.. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***   CaregiverTeleconnection · Timely Issues COVID and Facilities, Resources, Dealing with Isolation 9 […]

  • Dementia Dialogs: Caregiver Stress Relief, Self-compassion, and compassion Fatigue

    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 and their compassion fatigue. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia Dialogs: Caregiver Stress Relief, Self-compassion, and compassion Fatigue 9 15 20 

  • 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 a ‘new normal’. We’ll also discuss perspectives on “coronavirus fatigue”.   CaregiverTeleconnection · End Of Covid-19? 9 23 20  

  • 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 & Delirium 9 24 20  

  • 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 oportunidad de empezar un tratamiento, participar en un estudio clínico y planear para el futuro.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Aprende a identificar las 10 señales Sept […]

  • 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 like relationships of sadness and drudgery? Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D, a clinical psychologist and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, will present ideas for restoring […]