Exhaustion and depression among caregivers has often led to decreased socialization, which is as an important part of self-care. Today, recommendations for the Covid-19 response call for even greater isolation. At the same time, Public Health experts are beginning to call isolation a national epidemic. Join us in discussing attitudes and responses to help caregivers, […]
Covid-19 has resulted in a lot of grief- loss of loved ones, or a life we miss. Many of us are dealing with unexpressed grief which will be addressed in this session. CaregiverTeleconnection · Good Grief! Nov 5 2020
Tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection*** CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning Nov 9 2020
El Dr. Néstor Praderio hablará sobre los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Infórmese sobre los síntomas comunes de la depresión y entienda los factores desencadenantes de esta enfermedad común que afecta a un número de adultos de 6o años y mayores. CaregiverTeleconnection · ¿Será posible que la depresión esté relacionada con […]
Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well as how new medications may affect someone with dementia. If you have a question for Dear Lucy, please submit it to caregiversos@wellmed.net
Dementia caregivers have a very real risk for overwhelming feelings of guilt. Let’s talk about guilt, types of guilt, the effects of caregiving and steps to take to survive. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · Guilty As Charged Nov 17 2020
With our biggest holidays ahead, this session will discuss ways to be together safely, tips for travel and what precautions to take during our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · Celebrating Holidays During COVID-19 Nov 18 2020
The holidays are an especially hard time when grieiving the loss of a loved one. The season renews memories, family ties and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved ones is no longer physically present. This is often difficult for families. The pain of the loss is confused with the spirit of the season. […]
You may not have COVID-19, but you may not be feeling your best. This session will address the impact of stress on our health during this pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · Sick Of COVID-19 Dec 2 2020
For older persons, it is easy to rationalize behavior changes in early stages of dementia as a part of normal aging. Why would anyone want a diagnosis of progressive dementia? But the truth is that early diagnosis predicts better outcomes for both the caregiver and care recipient. CaregiverTeleconnection · Denial In Early Dementia Dec […]
La Navidad es sinónimo de alegría, reencuentro, fiestas, comidas y regalos pero la realidad es que estas celebraciones pueden ser días de dificultades, agotamiento e incluso tristeza para familiares que cuidan a un ser querido enfermo. Es importante preparanos para estas fechas y poner en práctica algunos consejos útiles para lograr equilibrio y serenidad durante […]
Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well as how new medications may affect someone with dementia. If you have a question for Dear Lucy, please submit it to caregiversos@wellmed.net. CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
Learn tips for reducing holiday stress followed by interactive discussion with caregivers about holiday stresses and how to manage them, learning from one another. **Sponsored By North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving and the Holidays Dec 14 2020
The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year under the best of circumstances. But this year is especially challenging due to COVID. Let’s talk about what to do for your loved one, your family and friends, and for yourself as we move through this emotional month. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBT caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss discrimination in health care, coping with isolation and what you need to know about a vaccine. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring: How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community? Jan 7
Learn this subtle differences between behaviors that are due to dementia or delirium. Gain confidence with handling some common behaviors in dementia patients, and with recognizing signs that can instead signify another underlying medical problem. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection*** CaregiverTeleconnection · Strange Behaviors: Dementia versus Delirium Jan 11
Caregivers – you find yourself as lead control center or life coordinator for your loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease or Related Dementia. You become nurse, cook, physical therapist, accountant, counselor, chauffeur, activity director and so much more. But who takes care of you? Join Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. as he reviews current data, trends and […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which […]
This session will address defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics, as well as where to find resources and supports. We’ll also outline the important documents and health policies for LGBT caregivers. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring: Resources-R-Us! Jan 14
In this session I will explain what memory is, how it functions, and what happens to the brain during dementia. Exercises for keeping your healthy and normally aging brain strong will also be discussed. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · What is Memory and How Can I Keep Mine? Jan 19
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which […]
Are you feeling unprepared for your caregiving role? We’ll focus on dealing with resentment and anger, navigating the health system as an LGBT caregiver, and the importance of LGBT-friendly aging programs and long-term care. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring: Caregiving Wasn’t on My Bucket List! Jan 21
In this Caregiver Teleconnections by a clinical psychologist and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, we’ll discuss the importance of loosening the grip of our own memories of who our loved ones were and accepting them as they are now to best help them. Sponsored by Arden Courts Memory Care Community CaregiverTeleconnection · Best way […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which […]
Join this important conversation about creating new social networks, aging-in-place, and looking forward. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring Series: Life After Caregiving Jan 28
New vaccines can end this pandemic, but there is skepticism. This session will answer all of your COVID-19 vaccine questions. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving During COVID-19: The End of COVID-19 Feb 3
Using effective communication skills helps family caregivers become more competent and confident in their important role supporting their loved one's care. In this session, learn effective communication skills and how to build relationships with health care providers. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Competent Communications with Health Care Providers Feb 8
Cuando se le pregunta, siempre responde "Estoy bien". ¿Te atreves a afirmar que estás mental, emocional y físicamente agotado? ¿Te sientes frustrado, abrumado, culpable, de mal humor, deprimido, aislado? Estos sentimientos y emociones pueden surgir cuando usted toma el trabajo de cuidado. No hay duda del amor incondicional y la devoción que tienes por tu […]
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior Feb 11
ZOOM Presentation La Dra. Oakes centrará en proporcionar información sobre las vacunas disponibles, ¿cómo se produce una vacuna? ¿cómo funciona en nuestros cuerpos? los beneficios, así como para abordar todas las dudas que tiene la comunidad hispana incluyendo abordar la desinformación sobre las vacunas en las redes sociales.
This series will follow the journey of the family caregiver during their loved one’s dementia care. Family caregivers of People With Dementia are confronted with numerous decisions regarding the care and eventual placement of their loved one. In each session of this series, a critical area of care or future needs for care will be […]
Was caregiving on your “bucket list” for retirement? Are you experiencing the adventurous and fulfilling retirement you spent your life dreaming about? If no is the answer to these questions, please join us for some facts, tips, and discussion on how to shake the rust and revitalize your envisioned “Golden Years”! CaregiverTeleconnection · Are My […]
Unpaid family caregivers are the largest source of long-term services and support for elders in the nation, but these caregivers haven’t been part of a vaccine rollout plan. This session will address what caregivers need to know. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving During COVID-19: What Caregivers Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine Feb 23
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia Feb 25
Let’s have a conversation about how this past year has impacted the loss process. What should you know, how are the different players helping families through making difficult decisions? Is there anything you can do now to be prepared? LOLA will provide guidance and resources for you and your family. CaregiverTeleconnection · Understanding grief and […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our health care system is to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care […]
Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.