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. […]
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Aging in America Will Never be the Same: How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities?
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
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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 […]
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Online – Intervenciones para los problemas de comportamiento en la enfermedad de Alzheimer y otras demencias relacionadas
Los aspectos más desafiantes de cuidar a un ser querido con alzheimer y otra demencias relacionadas es el manejo de los problemas de comportamiento. Usted ganará una mejor comprensión de […]
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Aging in America Will Never be the Same: What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Aging in America Will Never be the Same: What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility?
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
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Aging in America Will Never be the Same: Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one?
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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El Cuidar a Nuestros Adultos Mayores ya era Dificil; el COVID-19 lo volvió Caótico
El COVID-19 ha traído desafíos significativos para las familias en los Estados Unidos y el mundo. Para los cuidadores de familia que ya vivían en una vida llena de desafíos, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Caregiving During COVID-19: A series of Emotions How to Cope with 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Caregiving During COVID-19: A Series of Emotions How to Deal with 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 […]
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Dear Lucy: Challenges that Caregivers face when Providing Personal Hygiene Care to a Loved one with Dementia
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she provides tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors when it comes to bathing, dressing, grooming, and dental care.
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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 […]
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Caregiving During COVID-19: A Series of Emotions How to Handle 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 […]
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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 […]
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Online-Understanding The Fight, Flight, Freeze and yes, Fawn Response for a Happier and Healthier Life
All of us have some after-effects from our childhood Adverse Experiences and understand well how it feels to be continually on the lookout for danger. Caregivers assume that this hypervigilance […]
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Online-Understanding the Challenging Behaviors of Loved Ones with Dementia
Because they are confused and often fearful, individuals with moderate to severe dementia often have behavioral challenges, such as lack of initiative, agitation, paranoid thinking, and even aggression. Sometimes family […]
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Caregiving During COVID-19: A Series of Emotions How to Process 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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Online – Cómo celebrar las fiestas cuando la vida se ha visto afectada por la pandemia
Los últimos años han sido un desafío para muchas personas. Únase con la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella compartirá ideas a los cuidadores de familia e amistades que proveen cuidado a […]
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Managing the Holidays: Interactive Discussion about How to Cope
Join in a yearly interactive conversation about holiday activities when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had […]
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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 […]
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Online – Holi-Daze or Holidays? Your Choice A Survival Guide for the Self Aware
For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family […]
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The Pride of Caring: How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community?
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBTQ caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss what the pandemic has uncovered about inequities in health care and some unique issues faced […]
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Who Me, I’m Just Stressed: Out: When Caregiver Stress May be Anxiety, Depression, or Both
In the past year or so mental health has been discussed more openly. The differences between stress, anxiety, and depression can be confusing. How do you know when feeling overstressed […]
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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 […]
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The Pride of Caring: Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and Supports
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Online – How Exhausted Caregivers Can Regain Their Momentum
Caregivers can get so wrapped up in completing their many caregiving tasks each day that they wear themselves out. Psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. will talk […]
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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: […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Important Legal Matters for Family Caregivers
Review important legal issues and documents and the importance of keeping them current. What are the most frequently asked legal questions? Discuss ways to start difficult discussions with parents, spouse, and other older adults who do not have legal affairs in order or need updating. Identify ways to find attorneys who specialize in working with […]
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Online-What Caregivers Can Do: Tips for Caregivers of Alzheimer’s & Related Dementia Patients
Caregivers often feel like so much is out of their control, but that’s not always the case. This program will focus on the positive aspects of caregiving and ways to […]
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COVID-19: Issues & Updates for Caregivers
Join us as we discuss the latest news and issues related to our ongoing pandemic. We’ll provide an update on COVID-19 in long term care settings, practical tips for caregivers, […]
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Online-Vida Saludable para Su Cerebro y Cuerpo: Consejos de las Últimas Investigaciones
Durante siglos, hemos sabido que la salud del cerebro y el cuerpo están conectadas. Pero ahora, la ciencia puede proporcionar información sobre cómo tomar decisiones de estilo de vida que […]
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Online-Self-Love: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
People-pleasing is a losing battle. When you focus on self-love and self-compassion rather than trying to get others to love you, you build your self-esteem, your own resiliency and break […]
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Caregiving 101, What Does it Mean to be a Caregiver
Caregiving is not often something we seek out. Many times you just find yourself doing different tasks for your loved one. Join Dear Lucy as she shares tips on how […]
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Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers
Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there […]
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Online – How to Stage your Loved One’s Dementia and What Does it Mean
This session will explore staging tools used to identify the progression of dementia in your loved one. Understanding the stage of dementia helps us better communicate, plan for care, and […]
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Online – Consejos para Cuidadores sobre las actividades de la vida diaria para seres queridos con demencia
El Dr. Néstor H. Praderio presentará un método básico para ayudarle a afrontar los retos diarios de la nutrición, la higiene personal y otros comportamientos difíciles relacionados con diferentes tipos […]
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Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers Series
Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there […]
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Caregiver to Caregiver
Interactive panel of family caregivers will discuss the challenges and rewards of caregiving, what they have learned, and what they would advise other caregivers. During a Q & A, they […]