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  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia

    Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and […]

  • Life after Caregiving

    This session will discuss issues surrounding grief, finding purpose after caregiving and honoring the ones we care for by living our fullest lives. This session includes a special guest - […]

  • Problem Solving Using Improved Communication with Siblings and Family

    Explore challenges associated with caregiving as a family and strategies for making caregiving less difficult and more loving. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***   CaregiverTeleconnection · Problem Solving […]

  • Isolation: The Curse of Caregivers

    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. […]

  • Good Grief!

    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 […]

  • Safe use of Medication for Seniors and their Caregivers

    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 […]

  • Guilty as Charged – Guilt and Dementia Caregiver

    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 […]

  • Celebrating Holidays During COVID-19

    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 · […]

  • Grief in the Holidays – Zoom Conference

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    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 […]

  • Sick of COVID-19!!

    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 · […]

  • Denial in Early Dementia

    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? […]

  • Safe use of Medication for Seniors and their Caregivers

    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 […]

  • Caregiving and the Holiday’s

    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 […]

  • Getting Through the Holidays

    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 […]

  • Cargiving During COVID-19 Series: Fear

    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 […]

  • Who cares for the Caregiver

    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, […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Caregiving During COVID-19 Series: Anger

    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 […]

  • What is Memory and How Can I Keep Mine?

    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 […]

  • Caregiving During COVID-19 Series: Uncertainty

    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 […]

  • The Pride of Caring: Caregiving Wasn’t on My Bucket List!

    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 […]

  • Caregiving During COVID-19 Series: Sadness

    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 […]

  • The Pride of Caring: Life After Caregiving

    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  

  • Caregiving During COVID-19: The End of COVID-19

    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 […]

  • Competent Conversations with Health Care Providers

    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 […]

  • ¿Cómo te sientes?

    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 […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

    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 […]

  • The Survival Guide to Dementia Care What Happens Next

    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 […]

  • Are My golden Years Gone—or Just Rusty?

    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 […]

  • Caregiving During COVID-19: What Caregivers Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine

    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  

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia

    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  

  • Understanding grief and Loss

    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 […]

  • Aging in America Series: How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities?

    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 […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium

    Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.

  • I’m the Caregiver – What Legal Authority Do I really Have?

    Warning signs of “helpful” family members or friends and of financial exploitation. What happens when a problem is apparent? What are Fiduciary duties under Powers of Attorney? When a court ordered guardianship is warranted or necessary or what restrictive alternatives are options? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · I'm the Caregiver-What […]

  • ZOOM – Family Dynamics & Dementia

    The core elements for a solid family unit are trust, respect, caring, nurturing and love. The dynamics of family relationships are complex and confusing. A constant tug and pull of time, energy and devotion to creating a loving family is exhausting. Combine those “routine” struggles with that of caring for a loved one with dementia […]

  • Aging in America Series: What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?

    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 […]