Alzheimer’s Evaluation and Treatment
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 […]
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Understanding Medication Safety: Taking important steps to protect you and your loved one
• 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 […]
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Medicare and Social Security Scams
Learn about how to identify Medicare and Social Security scams and what to do about them. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
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Understanding Medication Safety: Taking important steps to protect you and your loved one
• 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 […]
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The Dementia Dialogues: Tips and Tricks to Reduce Caregiver Stress
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 […]
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Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving
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 […]
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Understanding Medication Safety: Taking important steps to protect you and your loved one
• 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 […]
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Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving
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 […]
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A presentation on Grief
This presentation will help bring a clearer understanding of Grief and offer suggestions to help those who are grieving. Grief outline 32620
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Cómo hacerle frente al brote del Coronavirus en su papel de cuidador
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 […]
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Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving
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 […]
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The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBT Caregivers
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 […]
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Caregivers and Coronavirus: Dealing with forced Isolation
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 […]
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Coping With the Coronavirus Outbreak while Caregiving
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, […]
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How to Manage Being Sheltered at Home with Your Loved One Who Suffers from Dementia
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 […]
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Frequently Asked Legal Questions
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 […]
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Enfrentando el COVID-19, Consejos y Recomendaciones para Cuidadores de Familia
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 […]
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Enduring the COVID-19 Outbreak while caregiving
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 […]
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Staging the Person with Dementia
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 […]
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Enfrentando el COVID-19, Consejos y Recomendaciones para Cuidadores de Familia
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 […]
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Mindfulness for Stress Reduction
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 […]
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Enduring the COVID-19 Outbreak while Caregiving
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 […]
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Diagnóstico y tratamiento de la demencia
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 […]
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I’m not the Same Person Anymore: Coping with Caregiver Role Changes
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 […]
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Revisiting Dementia: Dementia Types, Stages, and Hope Through Research
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** […]
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Coping with the COVID-19: Issues for Caregivers
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 […]
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Dear Lucy
This month she will discuss what caregivers can do for themselves during this difficult time. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation […]
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What Does That Behavior Mean?
The lobes of the brain are each responsible for certain behaviors or reflexive actions. Knowing the normal function of each lobe and the behaviors or changes that occur as the […]
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Coping with the COVID-19: Issues for Caregivers
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 […]
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Legal Issues for Caregivers
Carol Bertsch is a practicing elder law attorney, who is well known in her field as a fierce advocate for older adults and their family caregivers. Listen as Carol discusses […]
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Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it isn’t and What are the Signs and Symptoms
This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. She will explain what signs show up first, […]
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How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities?
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
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How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community?
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Risk factors for COVID-19 among the LGBT community • Discrimination in health care • Coping with isolation • How […]
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Overview of State of Texas Services
What services are available for older adults and caregivers through the state. Many of these services are also funded with federal funds. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** […]
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What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? CaregiverTeleconnection […]
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Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and Supports
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals Defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics Issues impacting LGBT caregivers and those who care for LGBT elders Identifying […]
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How Does Memory Work?
The doctor said “She will lose her memory.” But what does that mean? This session will explain what memory is, how it functions and what occurs as the brain suffers […]
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If a nursing home is the only option, what do caregivers and seniors need to look for in order for them to be able to make a decision on what facility is right for them?
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America May Never […]
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Caregiving Wasn’t on My Bucket List!
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Feeling unprepared for your caregiving role • Dealing with resentment and anger • Navigating the health system as a […]
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COVID and Dementia—what are the signs and symptoms
Join Tam Cummings PhD in a discussion about how the COVID-19 virus impacts persons with dementia. Did you know that the symptoms of this virus show up differently in persons […]
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Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one?
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know? CaregiverTeleconnection · Family […]
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Asuntos legales de los cuidadores, a cargo de la empresa profesional
La Lic. Aleida Villarreal es una abogada especialista en asuntos legales de los adultos mayores, reconocida dentro de su campo como ferviente defensora de los adultos mayores y familiares que […]
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Aging Gayfully: Life After Caregiving
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Creating new social networks • Aging-in-place • LGBT-affirming programs and services • Looking at the cup half-full CaregiverTeleconnection […]
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COVID-19 y Asistencia Al Enfermo
Cuidar a alguien que vive con demencia durante la pandemia de COVID-19 agrega desafíos únicos para los cuidadores. Este programa proporciona consejos simples que los proveedores de cuidados pueden poner […]
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COVID-19 and Caregiving
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 […]
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Dear Lucy: How to respond to a love one who suffers from dementia during the Coronavirus
People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can […]
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You are not alone: Caregiving in the Time of Covid-19
A discussion on the challenges faced by caregivers as they care for loved ones during and after the pandemic. Share viable solutions, answers to your questions, and family caregiving tips […]
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Caring for the Caregiver
Caregivers are a noble breed. They are selfless and devoted. They exude compassion, kindness and genuine love. They consistently put others before themselves to the point of exhaustion. In extreme […]
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Dementia Dialogues: Communication in Dementia
A Person With Dementia (PWD) is suffering from a terminal brain disease. Understanding how memory works, knowing the type of dementia your loved one has, and the stage of the […]
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COVID-19 and Caregiving
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 […]
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Caring for someone with Parkinson’s Disease
Join our talk on Caregiving and Parkinson’s Disease to learn about some of the challenges in providing care that are unique to Parkinson’s Disease, how those challenges may impact you […]
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How to Make Self-Care Tips REALLY Work
Explore how to make self-care suggestions move from “Yes, but” to “I think I can try that.” Using years of caregiver-to-caregiver experiences from caregiver support groups, conferences, Teleconnection and one […]
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Dear Lucy: How to safeguard your loved one with dementia by creating a safe home environment
Join Lucy Barylak as she takes a look at safety concerns in the home that may arise for yourself and the person you are caring for. She will discuss how […]
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Tools to Help Your Doctor Help Your Loved One
Dementia professionals use a variety of tools to determine decline and remaining function in Persons With Dementia (PWD). Families using these tools are able to give physicians a better picture […]
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Impacto emocional del coronavirus en Cuidadores: Recomendaciones para mitigarlo
El coronavirus está suponiendo un impacto psicológico para todos. Sus consecuencias sanitarias, económicas y sociales se asocian a sentimientos de angustia, malestar emocional y alteraciones comportamentales. Aprenda a manejarlo. […]
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The Importance of Self-Care
Being a caregiver is tough in many ways and sometimes we need to take quick moments of downtime for major self care! Join Pam as she helps you to assess […]
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Gain Tips on Loving Yourself
Love is a challenging concept for most of us. We are taught from birth to love others, but relational love can be difficult. If we do not understand how to […]
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Both of my Parent were Diagnosed with COVID-19
The session will focus on the fears and difficulties that the caregiver faced .As well as how she managed to be there for her parents at a distance. CaregiverTeleconnection […]
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The Emotional Impact of COVID-19 in Long Term Care
The uncertainty of the pandemic and how we live with it remains a focal point in our society. It has created unprecedented mental, and emotional stress in our lives. The […]
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COVID-19 and Caregiving
Join us as we discuss evolving new information about the coronavirus and how to make well-informed decisions. We’ll also be discussing coping strategies and tactics for caring for ourselves and […]
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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 · Dear Lucy: Dementia and […]
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Timely Issues COVID and Facilities, Resources, Medicare Open Enrollment & Education, Dealing with Isolation
Learn about many timely issues that affect family caregivers and older adults, including, COVID concerns about choosing facilities, medical care concerns, dealing with loved ones isolation and loneliness, Medicare open […]