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 físicas que son parte del cuidado de una persona mayor enferma pueden estresar incluso a la persona más resiliente. Por ello, es tan importante aprovechar todos los recursos y las herramientas disponibles para manejar el estrės. Expondremos cuáles son las características que definen el estrés de cuidador y como se puede […]
Emergencies and disasters can strike quickly and without warning. 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 […]
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 […]
• Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? • Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? • Do you know how to store your […]
Learn about how to identify Medicare and Social Security scams and what to do about them. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
• Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? • Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? • Do you know how to store your […]
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 […]
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 […]
• Do you have questions about how to manage your medications? • Are you concerned about how to recognize potential drug interactions? • Do you know how to store your […]
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 […]
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 hablará sobre cómo los cuidadores pueden afrontar de la mejor manera el brote del COVID-19 para salir adelante. La doctora hablará sobre cómo controlar el estrés […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Acompáñenos abordaremos el tema del Coronavirus y tomaremos sus preguntas é inquitudes: Mantener una sensación de control, No dejar que el miedo se apodere de usted, Cómo hacer frente a […]
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 […]
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 […]
Acompáñenos abordaremos el tema del Coronavirus y tomaremos sus preguntas é inquitudes: Mantener una sensación de control, No dejar que el miedo se apodere de usted, Cómo hacer frente a la cuarentena en casa, y cómo prepararse, Recomendaciones de seguridad para sus enfermos en casa Cómo controlar su estrés y mantenerse saludable física 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. 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 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. You’ll 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 […]