Caregiver Teleconnection

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  • Avoiding the Potholes of the Dementia Journey

    Most of us have heard about the stages of dementia and how they impact the one for whom you are caring. This presentation will focus on how caregivers of persons […]

  • Communicating with Health Care Providers in the Office

    Effective communication with healthcare providers is essential for the health of care receivers. The family caregiver needs to ensure that the time in often short office visits is used wisely. Learn tools to focus on medical issues while building effective partnerships with healthcare providers.  

  • Caregiving with Loss and Trauma

    Trauma does not go away because you are a caregiver. Join Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW as she shares how compounding grief and loss from caregiving with trauma can evoke additional unexpected emotional responses. There is hope. Learn how to balance the multitude of reactions you may feel along with coping strategies.  

  • Voices of Alzheimer’s

    Join Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer’s as he describes his journey of being a caregiver to his wife Geri since 2012 and the rewards and “burdens” […]

  • Vida saludable para su cerebro y cuerpo: consejos de las últimas investigaciones

    Durante siglos, hemos sabido que la salud del cerebro y del cuerpo están conectadas. Pero ahora, la ciencia puede proporcionar información sobre cómo tomar decisiones de estilo de vida que pueden ayudarlo a mantener su cerebro y cuerpo saludables a medida que envejece. Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre la investigación en las áreas de […]

  • The Importance and Benefits of Eating Healthy While Caregiving

    Caregivers often put their nutritional needs last, leading to changes in body weight and potential health issues. This program will focus upon the importance of nutrition for caregivers and care recipients alike. We’ll discuss basics – like hydration and electrolytes, research on diet and brain health, time-saving tips, and what to look for in prepared […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them

    Paul Bendheim, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, founder of BrainSavers, and author of The Brain Training Revolution will summarize the new science of […]

  • Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia

    Many caregivers have a very hard time dealing with as well as talking about dementia and toileting. Helping someone with dementia with their toileting tasks, can be very difficult and […]

  • Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – Discerning the Difference

    What is dementia? What is Alzheimer’s? Are they the same or not? The confusion surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s is not uncommon. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will present a clear and […]

  • “Beyond Burnout: Nurturing Resilience in Caregiving”

    Caregiving is often a long journey and one that requires endurance. Join this session to discover how to navigate the ever-evolving role of a caregiver with resilience and grace. Learn to spot signs of caregiver burnout and embrace self-care as a vital component of the caregiving journey. Gain practical tools and resources to cultivate sustainable […]

  • Técnica de Liberación Emocional, una técnica psicoenergética para restaurar el equilibrio de su cuerpo y mente

    Acompañe a Maria Wachter, Facilitadora de la técnica de EFT Tapping, quien presentará a los cuidadores la Técnica de Liberación Emocional. Esta técnica psicoenergética hace concentrarte en algo que es estresante y utiliza una serie de movimientos de tapping para restaurar el equilibrio de tu cuerpo. Maria Wachter explicará cómo funciona esto y demostrará este […]

  • Navegando la experiencia de ser un cuidador: Instrospecciones ganadas y conocmientos aprendidos

    En esta presentación, compartiré las ideas obtenidas de mi viaje como cuidadora, reflexionando sobre las cosas que desearía haber sabido cuando asumí este rol por primera vez. Desde la gestión del agotamiento emocional hasta la búsqueda de redes de apoyo, profundizaré en estrategias prácticas y anécdotas personales que arrojan luz sobre las complejidades y los […]