Minduflness with Cynthia Hazel, M.A.
Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. Caregivers who share their lives while valuing themselves can reduce their stress levels and […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Managing Family Conflict During Family Caregiving with Barry Jacobs, PsyD
Differences of opinion are a natural part of family life. Little wonder, then, that such differences and even heated debates arise during family caregiving when the stakes and emotions run […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Do you have a question about something related to your duties as a caregiver? Have you been wondering if there is a better way to manage a challenging situation? We […]
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Caregiver Burnout with James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW
A caregiver’s self-care is just as important as the care provided to another. When we don’t take care of ourselves, we diminish our quality of life. Burnout, depression, and compassion […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Mental Health & Aging: What Caregivers Need to Know with J Dan Bruce
Learn about how to ensure that the most appropriate medical professionals are consulted and remain involved to diagnose symptoms as being “Normal aging,” dementia, or depression and anxiety. What are […]
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An Introduction to Lewy Body Dementia with Angela Taylor, Director of Programs
Lewey Body Dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million individuals and their families here in the U.S. Angela Taylor will be providing an introduction to Lewy body dementia, including its symptoms […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Developing Coping Strategies with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Do you feel like you are coping with caregiving as well as you might? If not, this session will discuss how to learn new techniques, validate the ones you use […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Talking about Suicide: Overcoming the Taboo with Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW will discuss the need for caregivers to directly ask people at risk for suicide if they are having suicidal thoughts, obstacles to having this conversation, and […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Maintaining Dignity in Dementia with Melissa Griffin
How do caregivers maintain dignity while their loved one becomes increasingly dependent on them? Join this presentation lead by the Alzheimer’s Association to learn tips on preserving dignity for the […]
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Validation Breakthrough with Naomi Feil, MSW, ACSW
Naomi Feil, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., developed Validation, which is a proven method of communication that helps improve the connection between caregivers and older adults experiencing dementia. Numerous studies have shown that […]
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Strategies for treating dementia-related sleep issues with Nancy A. Hodgson, RN, PhD
Most individuals living with dementia experience changes in their sleep patterns. Understanding and treating these sleep disturbances can be challenging for caregivers. Research suggests that sleep medications are not effective; […]
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Caregiving for the Visually Impaired with Nancy Gawlik
During our “Caregiving for the Visually Impaired” presentation we will cover blindness sensitivity and some basic caregiving information. This will include common types of vision loss, meeting a blind person, […]
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Self-Compassion: Why it Matters While Caring for Others with Sharon Gayle, MA, LPC, LCDC
It is a fact of life that everyone makes mistakes from time to time. When the mistake hurts someone we love, we can experience depression, anxiety, shame, and guilt over […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Untangling Dementia with Tam Cummings, PhD
Tam’s signature talk, which is based on the name of her popular book “Untangling Dementia: A Guide to Understanding Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias”, provides family and professional caregivers an in-depth […]
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Caregiving and Family Dynamics with Dr. Yvonne Lozano
Family members are deeply and emotionally connected despite feeling distant or disconnected In this session- understanding family dynamics and caregiving begins with the family systems theory. Dr. Lozano will present […]
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Home Care Services: How Help for your Loved Ones Helps the Caregiver
Do you find that now that you are a caregiver, you just don’t have enough time, energy, strength, or have health problems of your own? Learn how home care services […]
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How to Fall in Love with Yourself with Cynthia Hazel, M.A.
We are taught from birth that we are to love others, but relational love can be challenging. If caregivers don’t understand how to meet their own needs, how can they […]
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LOLA – Loss of Life Advocates with Esther Pipoly
If you ask someone if they are prepared for a life transition or loss, they generally say they dont want to think about it, or they lean in and say, […]
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Compassion Fatigue with Amy Cunningham
In this talk you will learn the how to differentiate between, stress, burnout, and Compassion Fatigue. You will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of Compassion Fatigue, identify the […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Caregivers will have the opportunity to call in and ask questions, make comments and express yourself regarding the issues you face as a caregiver. You can submit your questions or […]
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Developing a Care Plan: Know your Future Now with Evalyn Greb, LCSW
Evalyn Greb, LCSW will discuss how to properly assess your situation for you and your loved one as it is and help you understand how to prepare for the future […]
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Dementia: Effective Communication Strategies with Russell Gainer, LCSW
We will explain the communication changes that take place throughout the course of the disease, decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia and respond in ways […]
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Untangling Dementia with Tam Cummings, PhD
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Living Alone with Dementia with Mike Splaine
Likely as many as 20% of persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementia in the US live alone—over 1 million. Splaine Consulting recently held three regional conferences and learned a lot […]
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Finding Common Ground: Aikido Communication with Andy Crocker
Learn about Aikido communication: Align, Agree, Redirect, and Resolve. With Aikido, one listens for areas of agreement or common ground and uses “I” messages, which are particularly effective when emotions […]
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Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”
Lucy Barylak, MSW as “Dear Lucy”. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their […]
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Mouth Health / Body Health with Sarah J Dirks, DDS
There is increasing scientific evidence for linking oral disease with overall health. Learn what is considered “normal” aging of the mouth, versus a disease state as well as the importance […]
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Hospice Care with Dr. Heather Veeder, VITAS Healthcare
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 […]
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Medications and Older Adults with Daniel Min, PharmD
Learn more about 1) the differences in how medications affect older adults differently than when they were younger, 2) the Beers list, 3) common drug interactions, 4) importance of using […]
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¿Será posible que la depresión en la madurez de la vida esté relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso la demencia?
El Dr. Néstor Praderio hablará sobre los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Infórmese sobre los síntomas comunes y entienda los factores desencadenantes de esta enfermedad común que […]