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  • The New Alzheimer’s Drug

    This session will discuss Biogen’s new Alzheimer’s drug, Aduhelm - the first FDA-approved drug to slow the progress of this disease in the past 2 decades. We’ll explain the clinical […]

  • Dear Lucy: Addiction Awareness for Caregivers Caring for a Loved One

    Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she addresses the topic of addiction in caregiving. She will discuss the signs and symptoms of addiction. Caregivers will be provided with tools to identify potential problems of substance abuse.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Addiction Awareness for Caregivers Caring for a Loved One July 8  

  • ZOOM – Depression in Alzheimer’s Disease

    Depression is much more complex than just sadness and loss of interest. Depression in those with Alzheimer’s Disease is not uncommon and requires immediate diagnosis and intervention. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will review the parallel symptoms, diagnostic process and plan of care.  

  • Cuerpo y Cerebro Sano es Vida Sana

    El programa Cuerpo y Consejos de las últimas investigaciones más recientes sobre el envejecimiento saludable. La Alzheimer ‘s Association organizó una reunión de expertos en investigaciones y los mensajes difundidos actualmente.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Cuerpo y Cerebro Sano es Vida Sana July 14  

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium

    Caregivers need to have a better understanding of what causes delirium and why. Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she discusses ways to deal with a loved one who is delirious and may be difficult to manage. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delirium July 15 

  • ZOOM – Self-care Month

    If you are chronically stressed, it is time to stop buying into the myth that we must be selfless martyrs. Putting your own health and well-being first is the “secret sauce” which will productively drive better outcomes in our lives. Join Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW as he discusses the importance of self-care and how we […]

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior

    Lucy Barylak, MSW will discuss why some persons with dementia exhibit inappropriate sexual behavior. She will also provide tips for caregivers on how to respond to a loved one who displays inappropriate sexual behaviors.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior July 22  

  • ZOOM – The Saving Power of a Caregiving Journal (and other ways to self-reflect)

    When all family caregivers think about are the tasks they have to do next, then they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and lose their sense of themselves. It is important for caregivers to reflect on what they are going through to stand apart from their long lists of chores. In this Teleconnections with a […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid

    Lucy Barylak, MSW will explain the difference between someone who appears to be delusional and someone who is exhibiting paranoid behavior. She will talk about what caregivers need to know, as well as tips on how to respond.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid Behavior July 29  

  • The importance of Social Reconnection

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were isolated, confined, and missing human connections. Please join Evalyn Greb, LCSW as she discusses tips on how to re-engage with lovers, friends, and strangers. […]

  • Self-Care for Real Life

    Learn how to cultivate mindfulness and self-care through guided practices, which can be used as meditation, relaxation or stress-reducing and coping skills. You will learn skills to transfer to your […]

  • Online – Caregiving and COVID-19 Updates

    New Concerns About COVID-19: What caregivers need to know about variants, vaccines and booster shots, vaccine requirements for health care workers, and support for COVID-19 long haul patients - we’ll […]

  • Online – Resiliency Plan

    Why do some people believe that they need to “tough things out” such as aging, Covid, national politics and other things out of their control. Join Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD […]

  • Difficult Behaviours

    Online- Compassion Fatigue

    In this follow up to Compassion Fatigue, we will discuss the physical and mental effects of family caregivers. A review of the stress and burden scales that participants received will […]

  • COVID-19 Updates for Caregivers

    This session will answer all your questions about booster shots, and will discuss what precautions you and your loved ones should be taking against variants as our COVID pandemic endures. […]

  • Dear Lucy: How Dementia Affects Balance

    Caregivers will receive tips on how to safeguard your loved one from falling, as well as understanding the reason why dementia affects balance.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy Dementia Affects […]

  • Generational Planning: Financial, Legal, Possessions, and Other Legacy Planning

    Have you had the important discussion with you care receiver about what "legacy" planning? How are remaining financial resources and possessions to be passed to survivors and the next generation? What happens if sudden incapacity changes those plans? Legacy planning can be a meaningful, even fun, process. Learn a six-step process to let the wishes […]

  • Online – A Guide to Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

    N.H. Praderio, M.D. will conduct an in-depth presentation for Caregivers of a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease. Learn about the many roles Caregivers assume through the evolving stages of the […]

  • Caregivers of America and Self-Care

    There is one generation that has been consistently defined by its obsessions: avocado toast, memes, Harry Potter ... and self-care. They are often perceived as entitled snowflakes, but millennials might be the generation of […]

  • Online-What does that behavior Mean?

    Anxiety, pain, depression, and caregivers can all cause behaviors in a Person With Dementia. Behaviors can also be a clue to the form of dementia or the stage of the […]

  • Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]

  • Disaster Preparedness 101 for Caregivers

    September is National Preparedness Month, and there are specific preparations that caregivers and seniors should consider in the event of hurricanes and natural disasters. Join us as we discuss preparedness […]

  • Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]

  • Lewy Body Dementia: A Tale of Two Lewies with Julia Wood

    October is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month, and there are many symptoms of this complex condition that remain poorly understood and confusing for many. Care partners will gain an […]

  • Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore […]

  • BEWARE: Scammers are still at work

    The pandemic has placed many of us in situations we never thought we would be in…isolation. This is the perfect environment for scammers to ‘work.’ We want to help you […]

  • Online-So What’s Next?

    Planning for the progression of dementia and the care of your loved one differs for each family. But let’s try and prepare you for some of the bumps in the […]

  • Online-COVID-19 Update: Booster Shots & More

    There’s a lot of debate about booster shots which makes it hard to know what to do and who to trust. What do caregivers need to know? We’ll discuss all […]

  • Online-The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease

    In “The ABC’s of Parkinson’s Disease” Jo Rosen will provide a comprehensive overview of Parkinson’s disease, its causes, symptoms, and treatments, as well as a frank discussion of the financial, […]

  • Simplifying the Holidays Can Help Manage the Stress

    Holidays can often create discomfort for the person with dementia. Crowded homes and lots of noise can be unsettling and, in turn, create stress for the caregiver. So how do […]

  • Online-Coordinación de cuidados

    Dr. Nestor H. Praderio nos guiara a través de las múltiples facetas de cuidado a través de la progresión de la enfermedad de demencia. Compartirá información de recursos vitales para […]

  • Caregiving, COVID-19 and the Holidays

    What precautions to take? What advice to follow? What is “safe” these days? Join us as we discuss what caregivers should know ahead of the holidays, and we’ll share the […]

  • Online-“Conceptos básicos de Medicare”

    ¿Ha oído hablar de la inscripción abierta de Medicare? Únase a José Díaz que explicara los conceptos basicos de Medicare para que haga un decision informada para su ser querido.

  • Online-Care to the End of Life

    Dementia family caregivers face a special burden in the care of their loved one. In this session, the final year of life and the process of Actively Dying will be covered for family and professional caregivers. Understanding what the body is doing and why your loved one looks and behaves the way he or she […]

  • Men and Caregiving

    November is Men’s Health Awareness month. 39% of caregivers are men, whose caregiving experiences and challenges differ from women. This session will discuss these issues and ways to support male […]

  • The Impact of Mindful Communication

    Mindful communication is one part mindful speaking and one part mindful listening. The process requires a person to be present and to pay complete attention. We will explore how the […]

  • Online-A Time of Renewal and Reflection

    Its Thanksgiving and a time to think about the concept of Gratitude and other trauma reductions techniques that allows us to healthily transform and stay safe in our minds and […]

  • Caregiving, COVID-19 Updates and the Holidays

    This session will present the newest data on COVID-19 infection rates among nursing homes, and breakthrough cases. We’ll also discuss the new booster recommendations and new treatments for COVID-19 on […]

  • Dear Lucy: A Caregiver’s Story

    Claire Wester is a caregiver for her mother who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Listen to Claire’s inspiring story of how she faced the challenges as well as burnout and what she […]

  • Planning a Holiday Trip to see a Loved One

    Holidays are exciting yet can also be stressful. Caregivers going to see their loved ones may be especially stressed. Join this session to hear some tips for preparing emotionally for […]

  • Caregiving and COVID – Updated for 2022

    As the COVID pandemic continues and we face new challenges with the Omicron variant, we’ll discuss caregivers concerns. The session will be an open form to address your questions, and […]

  • 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 LGBTQ caregiver, and the importance of LGBTQ-friendly aging […]

  • Dear Lucy

    It can be hard to know what to do when a loved one with dementia displays inappropriate sexual behaviors. Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she shares tips on how to […]

  • Como prosperar como cuidador de su familiar enfermo

    El camino del cuidado a menudo está lleno de desafíos difíciles y emociones intensas. Para ayudar a manejarlo, compartiremos sugerencias para prosperar como un cuidador de un familiar enfermo. CaregiverTeleconnection […]

  • Online-Mom Seems Different, What Should I do Next?

    Did you notice something seemed different with your loved one during the holidays? Let’s discuss what’s normal aging and what are signs of something more serious and what the next […]

  • The Pride of Caring: the Pride of Professionals

    Join this important conversation about cultural competence in health care. What can LGBTQ patients teach providers about their health care experiences? What should providers know? CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring: […]

  • Online – Take Your Oxygen first

    Join Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW as he discusses the latest issues facing caregivers and how attendees can learn to “take their oxygen first” so that they can continue to provide […]

  • Safe Medications

    Please join Lucy Barylak, MSW for the first of two sessions about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be […]

  • Online-The Nine Most Common Dementias

    This session will review the nine most common forms of dementia. These nine make up approximately 98 percent of all dementias. Identifying the dementia or dementias your loved one has […]

  • Online-How are YOU feeling?

    As a caregiver we are often asked “how is your loved one doing?”. Every now and then someone may ask how you are doing. Almost as a reflex your response […]

  • Safe medication

    Please join Lucy Barylak, MSW for the second session about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about […]