Many family caregivers strive to succeed at caring well for their loved ones but also live with a fear of failure.They worry that they are going to make a mistake and cause their loved ones to suffer more. They have a โnegative biasโ in their thinking, focusing more on the one task theyโve done wrong […]
Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? โข Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions and how to store and remember to take medicine appropriately? โข Do you know how to store your medications correctly? โข Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy […]
Responding to our parents aging: What happens when roles as parents and children are switched because of illness and disability? What are the key issues and concerns? What does Medicare and Medicaid cover? When and how does the family intervene? These and other questions will be explored. Parenting Our Parents
Join Ray Kirsch with Adult Protective Services (APS) as he discusses what APS can and cannot do. He will cover the definition of abuse, neglect and exploitation as well as how APS uses the least restrictive options to help maintain individual rights. You will learn about different ways that APS can be a great resource […]
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss issues impacting LGBT caregivers and those who care for LGBT elders. They will define families of choice as well as explore how to negotiate family dynamics. Also, they will discuss how to identify and access resources to help in the caregiving role. […]
What services are available for older adults and caregivers through the state. Many of these services are also funded with federal funds. Overview of State services 6.7.19
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss how to create an Estate Plan, which includes a Living Will, Advanced Directives, a Will, Revocable Trust, Durable Power of Attorney etc. They will also share how to create โThe Folderโ on your smart phone where pictures and important documents can be stored. […]
This presentation focuses on why hoarding behaviors occur. Recently included in the DMS of Mental Disorders, 5th edition, more conversations are being had on this topic and it does not have to be a familyโs secret. People who exhibit hoarding tendencies may place a high value of importance on an object we may not understand. […]
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss how to identify community resources and supports for caregivers. Learn about LGBT-affirming programs and services as well as how to have a โcup half-fullโ outlook.
Cancer impacts the entire family, not just the person diagnosed. In this teleconnection, Rachel Cannady (Strategic Director, Cancer Caregiver Support โ American Cancer Society) will discuss the multidimensional needs of those providing care to loved ones with cancer. She will describe the comprehensive suite of evidence-informed resources that the American Cancer Society has developed for […]
El estrรฉs de cuidar a un ser querido o familiar puede causar problemas emocionales y fรญsicos. Usted aprenderรก que las experiencias tanto buenas como malas pueden provocar estrรฉs y cรณmo reconocer las seรฑales de advertencia para tomar las medidas necesarias. The stress of caring for a loved one or family member can lead to emotional […]
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss how professionals can change the health care culture for the LGBT community. They will share available resources for professionals to help them in their support of LGBT caregivers and clients. There will also be a discussion on the importance of cultural sensitivity in […]
From a social workerโs perspective, specifically trained in senior health care concerns, improving communication between the physicians, clinics, hospitals and other entities involved with senior health care.
El Dr. Nรฉstor H. Praderio presentarรก un mรฉtodo bรกsico para ayudarle a afrontar los retos diarios de la nutriciรณn, la higiene personal y otros comportamientos difรญciles relacionados con diferentes tipos de demencia.
This month she will discuss how caregivers could and should advocate for their loved ones as well as for themselves within the healthcare system. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey.
Deciding to move a loved one from home into a care community is never an easy task nor are the reasons for placement the same for every individual. We will discuss the physical, psychological, social and financial reasons one should consider when evaluating whether the move of a loved one is in their best interest. […]
During our โCaregiving for the Visually Impairedโ presentation we will cover blindness sensitivity and some basic caregiving information. This will include common types of vision loss, meeting a blind person, orientation and mobility, and sighted guide techniques. We will also address how to recognize vision loss and questions to ask the doctor. Resources for […]
Dr. Jamie Huysman, LCSW, CAP has been a fierce advocate for family caregivers, their rights, and wellbeing for over 15 years. Since 2009, โTake Your Oxygen Firstโ has been an ever-evolving call to action for caregivers to engage in taking care of themselves their own sakes, as well as that of their loved ones. This […]
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 and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey.
LOLA walks you through as a guide talking about all the things together. โI realized after losing my father in 2014 and then my husband shortly afterwards, there was no one to be a guide for me.- that is when I came up with Loss of Life Advocates, named after my mother, to help individuals, […]
En esta sesiรณn exploraremos el sentido de la vida, la familia, nuestras fuentes de fortaleza y cรณmo podemos ayudar a nuestros seres queridos y a uno mismo en ese trayecto.
How and why do caregivers keep providing care to a loved one day after day, month after month, year after year? Join this session to find some of the reasons, in addition to the facts of unpaid caregiver value to our nation. Learn to advocate for more comprehensive caregiver services, and share how you have […]
Knowing about the nine most common forms of dementia allows families to talk to a doctor in order to get a specific diagnosis. Tam will answer talk about the symptoms of the most common dementias, and answer questions such as: Why does my loved one fall? Why are UTIs present? How does guilt play a […]
Learn how to create an internal climate in your mind and body that makes being a caregiver healthier for you.
Feelings of frustration, guilt, anger, grief/loss, crying and sadness are just a few of the real and raw emotions we experience as a Caregiver. Caregivers often become overwhelmed and isolated in their 24/7 care of a loved one. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will lead a discussion on the importance of self care and prioritizing your […]
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 and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey. **Continuation from August 15th Session**
What is Compassion Fatigue? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and the difference between Compassion Fatigue vs. burnout vs. trauma. Identify healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms and self-care as prevention and the path to healing.
Join Janna Cantu, MT-BC, CFSS as she discusses how she sets โself-care to music to so that your brain outsmarts trauma while your body simply listensโ! Her beautiful, evidence-based musical interventions teach your mind and body how to turn on the relaxation response ( rest and digest mode) and turn off the stress response ( […]
Alzheimerโs caregivers frequently report experiencing high levels of stress. It can be overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimerโs or other dementia, but too much stress can be harmful to both of you. Learn more about recognizing signs of stress, and tips to avoid burnout.
รnase a nosotros para conocer las investigaciones en las รกreas de dieta y nutriciรณn, ejercicio, actividad cognitiva y participaciรณn social, y use herramientas prรกcticas que lo ayudarรกn a incorporar estas recomendaciones en un plan para el envejecimiento saludable.
If you were in control of your last months of life, what would you want? What would you want to accomplish? Who would you want to see? When life-prolonging interventions are no longer helpful or desired, hospice can offer support to meet your goals and spend your time focusing on what is important to you. […]
El Dr. Nรฉstor Praderio presenta una conferencia para los cuidadores de seres queridos que sufren de la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias. Esta plรกtica animarรก a los cuidadores a atender de la mejor manera su propia salud, tanto fรญsica como emocional, asรญ como la de la persona que padece demencia.
While many issues are the same for those who care for someone, some unique considerations arise for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people dealing with their caregiving roles. This session will discuss some of these issues, and will provide an open forum and safe space for asking questions and discussing concerns.
What is Compassion Fatigue? Learn about the causes, symptoms, and the difference between Compassion Fatigue vs. burnout vs. trauma. Identify healthy and unhealthy coping mechanisms and self-care as prevention and the path to healing.
Depression and anxiety can affect any of us as we age, regardless of our background or achievements. Symptoms of elderly depression and anxiety can affect every aspect of oneโs life, impacting energy levels, appetite, sleep, and interest in work, hobbies, and relationships. This class will help identify signs, educate regarding symptoms, and explore effective ways […]
Family caregivers have a crucial role to play as partners in healthcare with physicians and other healthcare professionals. But first they need to know how to interact with them most effectively. In this session, weโll spell out specific methods for communicating information with even the busiest doctors and making yourself a valued member of the […]
Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions and how to store and remember to take medicine appropriately? Do you know how to store your medications correctly? Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will […]
Join Dr Tam Cummings as she explains the seven stages of global decline in the dementia process. Understand where your loved one is now and identify what behaviors will happen next by using the staging tools provided for this workshop. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions and how to store and remember to take medicine appropriately? Do you know how to store your medications correctly? Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will […]
Many seniors, especially caregivers, have treasured memories of holidays filled with friends and family. As we age, the number of those people may dwindle and our energy to reach out may wane, especially among tired caregivers . But here is the good news: with adequate preparation, this could be your best holiday season ever! Learn […]
Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions and how to store and remember to take medicine appropriately? Do you know how to store your medications correctly? Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will […]
Los hispanos representan el 21 por ciento de los casi 40 millones de cuidadores de familiares en los Estados Unidos quienes brindan cuidados sin recibir compensaciรณn econรณmica a sus padres, cรณnyuges, parejas y otros seres queridos que son adultos mayores. Hablaremos sobre tendencias, desafรญos y realidades de los cuidadores hispanos y cรณmo la cultura juega […]
Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions and how to store and remember to take medicine appropriately? Do you know how to store your medications correctly? Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will […]
La Navidad es sinรณnimo de alegrรญa, reencuentro, fiestas, comidas y regalos pero la realidad es que estas celebraciones pueden ser dรญas de dificultades, agotamiento e incluso tristeza para familiares que cuidan a un ser querido enfermo. Es importante preparanos para estas fechas y poner en prรกctica algunos consejos รบtiles para lograr equilibrio y serenidad durante […]
Alzheimerโs disease and other dementias gradually diminish a personโs ability to communicate. Communication with a person with Alzheimerโs requires patience, understanding and good listening skills. There are strategies that can help both you and the person with dementia understand each other better.
Annual session on surviving and thriving during the holidays as you juggle your caregiving responsibilities with the holidays. The speaker will share the experiences of other caregivers about self care, listening to your lovedโs wishes, family gatherings, and other challenges. Listeners will be able to explore how to make the most of the coming weeks. […]
With the holidays approaching, it can get even more stressful at times trying to balance everything. Dear Lucy will be discussing how to make it through the holidays and still maintain balance. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in […]
Dr. Jamie Huysman, LCSW, CAP has been a fierce advocate for family caregivers, their rights, and wellbeing for over 15 years. Since 2009, โTake Your Oxygen Firstโ has been an ever-evolving call to action for caregivers to engage in taking care of themselves their own sakes, as well as that of their loved ones. This […]
Despite their good intentions, many caregivers unintentionally take on too much, putting their own health and well-being at risk. When caregivers develop โthe martyr syndromeโ and are reluctant to look for or accept help, the consequences can be devastating. Join us for this interactive discussion on how to set limits in caregiving while still providing […]
Join Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar and Lucy Barylak, MSW as they discuss issues impacting LGBTQ caregivers and those who care for LGBTQ elders. They will discuss being open about sexuality with health care providers, and answer questions surrounding โcoming outโ in long-term care facilities. **Part of The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers series** […]
Cyber-attacks are launched at us every day. How do you know if you or your care receiver has been โhacked?โ Learn five ways to boost your security against ID and credit card theft. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
Una descripciรณn general de los sรญntomas clave de este sรญndrome. Aprenda sobre los tipos y causas de la demencia. Comparta su reacciรณn inicial al diagnรณstico y cรณmo se estรก adaptando al papel exigente de un cuidador.
Sometimes life has its own plans that we didnโt anticipate, which can leave us feeling unprepared for the caregiving journey. This session will address dealing with resentment and anger, and how to cope with feelings of guilt and isolation. **Part of The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers**
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. In this session you will learn about the ins and outs of conscious breathing and its stress reduction properties. You will be guided through a […]
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 Caregivers series**
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 that exist to support aging โgayfullyโ. **Part of The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers series**
Setting personal boundaries is an important step in managing the stress of caregiving. This session will help participants understand what it means to set boundaries, why it is important to set boundaries, and strategies for setting boundaries. Participants will hear strategies from other caregivers on this important topic and will be able to share their […]
Las exigencias emocionales y fรญsicas que son parte del cuidado de una persona mayor enferma pueden estresar incluso a la persona mรกs resiliente. Por ello, es tan importante aprovechar todos los recursos y las herramientas disponibles para manejar el estrฤs. Expondremos cuรกles son las caracterรญsticas que definen el estrรฉs de cuidador y como se puede […]
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning.ย ย Learn about ways to plan ahead for health, weather, loss of services such as electricity, and other emergencies and disasters.
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 and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey.
Nine dementias account for 98 percent of all dementias. Recognizing the signs and features of each dementia helps family caregivers recognize and identify which form or forms of dementia their loved one is displaying, allowing for better care planning. Tam Cummings LLC Handouts 2020
There are five questions about dementia every family caregiver needs to understand to prepare for the disease process with their loved one. Tam Cummings LLC Handouts 2020
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 long term care? How do you help but still maintain your loved oneโs independence? Find out the answer to these questions and many more as […]
Alzheimerโs 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 Alzheimerโs Disease and explain symptoms and stages. He will also outline current treatment options including medication management and strategies for addressing the associated behavioral issues of the disease.
โข Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? โข Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? โข Do you know how to store your medications correctly? โข Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will cover all of these areas and […]
Learn about how to identifyย Medicareย and Social Security scams and what to do about them.ย ย **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
โข Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? โข Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? โข Do you know how to store your medications correctly? โข Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will cover all of these areas and […]
Ten Practical Caregiver Stress Exercises. These are easily doable techniques that immediately reduce physical and emotional stress in family and professional caregivers. These tips and tricks take anywhere from 30 seconds to 1 hour to do. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. Weโll address: Feeling a sense of control, Notย letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and how to prepare, How to manage your stress and stay healthy, Staying positive and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
โข Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? โข Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? โข Do you know how to store your medications correctly? โข Do you know if you are taking your medicines the right way? Lucy Barylak, MSW, will cover all of these areas and […]
Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. Weโll address: Feeling a sense of control, Notย letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and how to prepare, How to manage your stress and stay healthy, Staying positive and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
This presentation will help bring a clearer understanding of Grief and offer suggestions to help those who are grieving. Grief outline 32620
La Dra. Liliana Oakes hablarรก sobre cรณmo los cuidadores pueden afrontar de la mejor manera el brote del COVID-19 para salir adelante. La doctora hablarรก sobre cรณmo controlar el estrรฉs emocional y la ansiedad ademรกs de dar consejos para afrontar el aislamiento, volver a tener comunicaciรณn con la familia y cรณmo cambiar su perspectiva. Dr. […]
Join us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus. Weโll address: Feeling a sense of control, Notย letting fear take over, How to cope with being quarantined at home, and how to prepare, How to manage your stress and stay healthy, Staying positive and seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.
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 for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and trans gender (LGBT) people dealing with their caregiving roles. This session will discuss some of these issues, and will provide […]
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 (AARP Meditations for Caregivers) Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. will share ideas for maintaining connections with others while also gaining greater self-confidence and self-reliance. He will […]
Joins us as we take your questions and discuss Coronavirus: Weโll Address: Feeling a sense of control Not letting fear take over How to cope with being quarantined, at home, and how to prepare How to manage your stress and stay healthy Staying positive and seeing a light at the end of the tunnel. Due […]
Please join Dear Lucy in an interactive discussion about being sheltered in place with a loved one who has dementia. She will discuss how to organize a daily routine, and how to take care of yourself as well by maintaining your physical and mental well-being.
Learn answers to the most frequent legal issues which face family caregivers and older adults, including powers or attorney, โliving wills,โ guardianship, and other legal concerns. Also, how does a caregiver talk to aging relatives about legal issues? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** 4-13-20 Frequently Asked Legal Questions
Acompรกรฑenos abordaremos el tema del Coronavirus y tomaremos sus preguntas รฉ inquitudes: Mantener una sensaciรณn de control, No dejar que el miedo se apodere de usted, Cรณmo hacer frente a la cuarentena en casa, y cรณmo prepararse, Recomendaciones de seguridad para sus enfermos en casa Cรณmo controlar su estrรฉs y mantenerse saludable fรญsica y mocionalmente […]
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 the most recent updates as well as continue to provide tips on how to manage your stress, stay healthy and take some time for yourself. […]
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 oneโs stage of dementia means knowing what behaviors or declines will follow, the time a Person With Dementia is expected to be in each stage, how much […]
Acompรกรฑenos abordaremos el tema del Coronavirus y tomaremos sus preguntas รฉ inquitudes: Mantener una sensaciรณn de control, No dejar que el miedo se apodere de usted, Cรณmo hacer frente a la cuarentena en casa, y cรณmo prepararse, Recomendaciones de seguridad para sus enfermos en casa Cรณmo controlar su estrรฉs y mantenerse saludable fรญsica y mocionalmente […]
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 us that in Asian languages, the word for mind and heart are the same. In this talk, you will learn practice solutions that will help […]
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 the most recent updates as well as continue to provide tips on how to manage your stress, stay healthy and take some time for yourself. […]
El Dr. Nรฉstor H. Praderio repasarรก el proceso de diagnรณstico de la demencia y explicarรก los tipos de demencia, incluso los sรญntomas y las etapas. El doctor tambiรฉn hablarรก sobre las opciones de terapia y tratamiento.
Do your caregiving responsibilities make you feel like a different person? This session will help you understand the definitions of role changes, role reversal, role overload, and role engulfment. Youโll also find out why caregivers are susceptible to role related challenges and learn how to cope with role-related challenges.
Identify different types of dementia. How do you know what stage dementia someone is in? How can the latest research help caregivers? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
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 […]
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 with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey. CaregiverTeleconnection ยท Dear Lucy May 14, 2020
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 disease progresses, allows caregivers to determine behaviors which indicate the disease versus behaviors which indicate infection, stroke, anxiety or depression. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** […]
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 […]
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 those important legal issues and documents with which caregivers and seniors need to be familiar.