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 cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
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Intervenciones conductuales como tratamiento de primera línea para la demencia
El deterioro cognitivo en pacientes con demencia es progresivo y crea una angustia psicológica significativa. Esto, combinado con los trastornos conductuales de la demencia, da como resultado desafíos aún mayores para los cuidadores. El grado de los síntomas asociados y el nivel de perturbación de la vida familiar, así como la seguridad del paciente, a […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
Join Dear Lucy as she explains how and why inappropriate sexual behaviors may appear in dementia, what situations can spark them, and how caregivers can navigate these moments with confidence […]
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Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will share the FDA […]
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Medicare Preventive Services
This presentation provides an overview of Medicare Preventive Services, including covered wellness visits, screenings, vaccines, eligibility requirements, frequency, potential costs, and explains how these benefits support early detection and overall […]
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When the Caregiver Needs Care: Self-Care, Suicide Prevention & Family Healing
Caregivers often carry the emotional, physical, and mental load for their families while neglecting their own well-being. This session will address caregiver burnout, the impact of chronic stress on the […]
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Supporting Independence & Dignity: Managing Self-Care in Dementia
Dementia is a progressive brain disease that can change a person’s ability to manage everyday self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, bathing, and toileting. These changes are not a choice […]
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Truth, Lies, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care
This presentation explores the ethical and practical challenges of truth-telling in dementia caregiving. It examines when honesty supports well-being—and when compassionate redirection or “therapeutic fibbing” may be more appropriate. Through […]
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Comunicarse de manera efectiva
A través de este taller, aprenderemos cómo la demencia afecta la comunicación. Describir cómo un enfoque centrado en la persona puede ayudar a la comunicación. Compartiremos estrategias que le ayuden a comunicarse con una persona que vive con demencia.
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Managing Family Conflict About End-of-Life Decisions
Only one-third of Americans have filled out an advance directive to let family members know what care they do or don’t want in the event they are unable to speak […]
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La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino
La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino, una confusión y agitación que ocurre al final del día en personas con demencia. Se analizan causas como el estrés, necesidades no satisfechas y […]
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Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights for Cancer Caregivers
Behind every cancer diagnosis is a caregiver — a parent, partner, sibling, or friend — quietly navigating medical appointments, emotional strain, and financial pressures. This webinar explores the lived experiences […]
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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 cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
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Caring Through ALS: Supporting Your Loved One While Sustaining Yourself
Caring for someone with ALS is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. This session offers caregivers practical guidance, emotional support, and essential tools to help navigate the ALS journey with […]
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Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning […]
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Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes […]