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 for themselves. That leaves many adult children to guess about what an aging parent with severe dementia would want--opening the door for intense debate and […]
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 el entorno, y se ofrecen estrategias para mejorar el cuidado. También incluye recursos locales para apoyar a cuidadores. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]
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 captured in Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights from Cancer Caregivers, a national listening-session report developed by the National Alliance for Caregiving in partnership with CancerCare. […]
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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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 greater confidence and resilience. Participants will learn what to expect, how to access support, and ways to care for their own wellbeing while caring for […]
¿Puede la depresión en etapas posteriores de la vida estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? El Dr. Nestor H. Praderio, MD, analizará los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Conozca los factores desencadenantes de esta enfermedad común que afecta a un número cada vez mayor de adultos de […]
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 signs, including safety issues, declining health, and increasing caregiving demands as dementia progresses. She will also examine who should be part of the decision-making process […]
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 such as reducing agitation, improving mood, and strengthening connection. The session will highlight research findings, cost-effectiveness data, and practical tools that caregivers and professionals can […]
Virginia Hammerle will explain about the intricacies involving documents such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPPA Release, Designation of Guardian, and Burial Instructions and will provide information on the use of trusts in estate planning.