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  • How Illness Affects Others

    It is often said that when a family member is sick, the whole family is sick. This program will address how illness and caregiving affect those around us.  

  • Planning for the Holidays

    For some caregivers, the holidays can feel even more isolating- or more stressful. This program will focus on these emotions and will examine some practical ways to make this a wonderful holiday season!  

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    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**  

  • What you need to know about medication- The benefits and risks for seniors and Caregivers.

    The session will cover a variety of topics around medication safety. She will explore some potential side effects, how some medications can increase the risk of falls, how medications can interact with each other and many more topics. Please come with your questions as this will be an interactive session. Also, a workbook will be […]

  • Como celebrar cuando eres un cuidador

    Para algunos cuidadores de familia, las fiestas de fin de año pueden ser un momento alegre en el que los ánimos son mayormente positivos. Se siente bien cuidar a los seres queridos y disfrutar del tiempo juntos, celebrando con las tradiciones familiares. Sin embargo para muchos, las fiestas decembrinas también producen estrés adicional. Las expectativas, […]

  • Caregiving and the Holidays

    Most caregivers know a few caregiver tips for surviving and thriving during the holidays but they are often forgotten. This session is a good reminder. Tips include redefining and changing family traditions, what needs to be communicated about holiday celebrations and the care receiver, and planning for your care receiver’s health and well-being (doctor appointments […]

  • Managing Holiday Stress

    The holidays are here! A time for joy, happiness, and good cheer. But for many, it can be a time of feeling immense pressure and deep despair. N. H. Praderio, M.D. will facilitate a discussion on how to recognize and address the effects of stress during the holiday season.  

  • Who Decides When I Can’t

    Please join Brennen Boze, Attorney, as he leads a discussion about the importance of having powers of attorney, medical directives, and wills/trusts in place when incapacity strikes, and how legal guardianship may be the only alternative if no advance planning was done.  

  • Create a Plan to Feel Secure About Your Future

    Caregivers often are overwhelmed with the present and are without time to plan for their future or that of their loved one. This session will discuss the basics and process of assembling a long term care plan with links to many new official tools available. The earlier the planning starts, the better! Let’s talk about […]

  • I Love You-I Don’t Want to Hurt You

    Abuse is not always intentional. Many times, caregivers just become tired, frustrated and overwhelmed. But abuse robs our older loved ones from security and dignity. Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Join gerontologist, Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW as she talks about types of abuse, warning signs and […]

  • Healing in the Holidays

    Healing in the Holidays with April Moxley, LMSW It takes time to heal from the loss of a loved one. When we are grieving, we can feel completely overwhelmed with sadness, overwhelmed with missing the beloved person who has gone. We long for them. We think we will not survive. So we ask ourselves, “How […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    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**  

  • Managing the Holidays: Interactive Discussion about How to Cope

    Join in a yearly interactive conversation about holiday activities and stressors when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had to change from traditional celebrations, and how do you balance caregiving and self-care? We encourage you to share your experiences and ask questions […]

  • Creative Caregiving for Alzheimer’s

    Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be challenging, rewarding, overwhelming and meaningful...All at the same time. Sometimes strategies work and sometimes they do not. Join gerontologist, Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW, as we discuss and learn strategies, tips & techniques to find solace, humor and positivity in the midst of this complex journey.  

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Ambiguous and Anticipatory Grief

    Learn about ambiguous and anticipatory grief and the emotional impact? How does it relate to individuals and families of people with a diagnosis of dementia? Learn how to cope with grief, loss, and the bereavement of ambiguous and anticipatory grief.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**  

  • Dear Lucy: Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behaviors

    Inappropriate sexual behaviors are a disturbing thing that can happen when someone has dementia. It can be one of the most challenging behaviors for caregivers. The session will address this issue with tips for caregivers on how to manage the behavior and have a better understanding of why this could happen.  

  • Una guía como vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer

    El Dr. Néstor Praderio, M.D. realizará una presentación a fondo para los cuidadores de un ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer. Conozca los numerosos roles que asumen los cuidadores a lo largo de las etapas de evolución de la enfermedad. Obtenga un mejor entendimiento sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer y sus desafíos tanto desde […]

  • How to Manage your Expectations as a caregiver

    Family caregivers are often hurt and disappointed if their siblings, spouses, and others don’t step up to help. They often blame those family members for being selfish and uncaring. Another possibility that caregivers should consider, though, is “Am I expecting too much?” In this session led by Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist, author, […]

  • Avoiding the Potholes of the Dementia Journey

    Most of us have heard about the stages of dementia and how they impact the one for whom you are caring. This presentation will focus on how caregivers of persons with dementia can learn to steer through the rocky road of dementia, armed with information and advice from other caregivers. You can be aware of […]

  • Communicating with Health Care Providers in the Office

    Effective communication with healthcare providers is essential for the health of care receivers. The family caregiver needs to ensure that the time in often short office visits is used wisely. Learn tools to focus on medical issues while building effective partnerships with healthcare providers.  

  • Caregiving with Loss and Trauma

    Trauma does not go away because you are a caregiver. Join Dr. Natalee Oliver, DSW as she shares how compounding grief and loss from caregiving with trauma can evoke additional unexpected emotional responses. There is hope. Learn how to balance the multitude of reactions you may feel along with coping strategies.  

  • Voices of Alzheimer’s

    Join Jim Taylor, President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer’s as he describes his journey of being a caregiver to his wife Geri since 2012 and the rewards and “burdens” he has experienced along the way. He will also share how out of this journey, he formed his non-profit organization, Voices of Alzheimer’s, which has […]

  • Vida saludable para su cerebro y cuerpo: consejos de las últimas investigaciones

    Durante siglos, hemos sabido que la salud del cerebro y del cuerpo están conectadas. Pero ahora, la ciencia puede proporcionar información sobre cómo tomar decisiones de estilo de vida que pueden ayudarlo a mantener su cerebro y cuerpo saludables a medida que envejece. Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre la investigación en las áreas de […]

  • The Importance and Benefits of Eating Healthy While Caregiving

    Caregivers often put their nutritional needs last, leading to changes in body weight and potential health issues. This program will focus upon the importance of nutrition for caregivers and care recipients alike. We’ll discuss basics – like hydration and electrolytes, research on diet and brain health, time-saving tips, and what to look for in prepared […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them

    Paul Bendheim, MD, Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix, founder of BrainSavers, and author of The Brain Training Revolution will summarize the new science of the aging brain. He will discuss: • What are the risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease? • How modifying risk factors can prevent millions of cases. […]

  • Toileting, Incontinence and Dementia

    Many caregivers have a very hard time dealing with as well as talking about dementia and toileting. Helping someone with dementia with their toileting tasks, can be very difficult and embarrassing to manage. The session will focus on why this happens, as well as tips on how to manage the incontinence and validate your emotions. […]

  • Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s – Discerning the Difference

    What is dementia? What is Alzheimer’s? Are they the same or not? The confusion surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s is not uncommon. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will present a clear and easy to- understand explanation of the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s. When a diagnosis of Dementia is issued people usually assume that it is Alzheimer’s […]

  • “Beyond Burnout: Nurturing Resilience in Caregiving”

    Caregiving is often a long journey and one that requires endurance. Join this session to discover how to navigate the ever-evolving role of a caregiver with resilience and grace. Learn to spot signs of caregiver burnout and embrace self-care as a vital component of the caregiving journey. Gain practical tools and resources to cultivate sustainable […]

  • Técnica de Liberación Emocional, una técnica psicoenergética para restaurar el equilibrio de su cuerpo y mente

    Acompañe a Maria Wachter, Facilitadora de la técnica de EFT Tapping, quien presentará a los cuidadores la Técnica de Liberación Emocional. Esta técnica psicoenergética hace concentrarte en algo que es estresante y utiliza una serie de movimientos de tapping para restaurar el equilibrio de tu cuerpo. Maria Wachter explicará cómo funciona esto y demostrará este […]

  • Navegando la experiencia de ser un cuidador: Instrospecciones ganadas y conocmientos aprendidos

    En esta presentación, compartiré las ideas obtenidas de mi viaje como cuidadora, reflexionando sobre las cosas que desearía haber sabido cuando asumí este rol por primera vez. Desde la gestión del agotamiento emocional hasta la búsqueda de redes de apoyo, profundizaré en estrategias prácticas y anécdotas personales que arrojan luz sobre las complejidades y los […]

  • Trauma and Self-Esteem

    How can trauma affect our self-esteem? What are signs of a healthy self-esteem and how can you increase yours? Join Dr. Natalee Oliver as we learn how trauma impacts self-esteem as well as practical strategies on how to improve it.  

  • Planning for Housing Transition

    Join us as we talk with Joan Blinn, a real estate agent who specializes in working with seniors and their families. We’ll discuss how to start the conversation about moving, various housing options, the emotional and financial impacts of moving, and how to prepare.  **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**    

  • Are You a “Control Freak” Caregiver?

    No one likes to be called a “control freak.” Yet some caregivers are accused of that by family members who feel marginalized in caregiving activities. In this interactive discussion with psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss differences between responsible caregivers and control freak caregivers who believe only they know the […]

  • Empowering Care Partners: Tips, Tools and Take Aways supporting those caring for someone living with Parkinson disease

    Family members play a vital role in the life of those living with Parkinson disease. Care partners have their own journey through Parkinson disease. Care partners face daily challenges that can include concerns for their partner, depression, fears, and a variety of stressors. Care partners often find themselves last on their daily, “To Do’ list. […]

  • Unique Tips for Family Caregivers That Will Amaze You

    Using examples from her book, Toolkit for Caregivers, Deidre Edwards, RN, will be revealing some amazing caregiver hacks she used when taking care of her husband who was confined to bed and under hospice care for two years. She will be proving down-in-thetrenches, practical hands-on tips that will instantly empower listeners with confidence-boosting ideas to […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAs Healthcare**  

  • Mindfulness for Caregiver Stress Reduction

    Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will create a mindful practice that will help you let go, make heartfelt connections and easily reduce acquired stress.  

  • Practicar una buena calidad de vida es la autopreservación en el cuidador

    ¿Es usted un cuidador comprometido a cuidar a su ser querido pero se siente abrumado por las responsabilidades de su función? Desde los sentimientos de agotamiento físico; aislamiento; frustración; ansiedad ó falta de sueño, los retos del cuidador son muy reales. ¡Pero hay cosas que puede hacer para ayudarse! Cuando un cuidador se cuida a […]

  • The Pride of Caring: Mental Health & Caregiving

    A Matter of Importance for LGBTQ+ Adults LGBTQ+ adults more commonly experience mental health concerns than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The stress of caregiving, and isolation that caregivers experience can further these concerns. This program will focus on identifying resources to support LGBTQ+ caregivers in their journey.  

  • Caregiving is Not A Cookie Cut Process: Difficult Situations, High Conflict Relationships and Its Impact on You as a Caregiver

    Sometimes our lives our already overwhelming and when the role of becoming a caregiver enters the picture often unexpectedly the additional responsibilities around difficult decision making and High Conflict Situations throw a wrench into previously established routines and we become “out of control.” An out of control person in a relationship is in fight, flight […]

  • The Pride of Caring: The Impact of Gender and Sexuality on Caregiving

    Does sexuality and gender identity matter in the caregiving journey? Join us for an interactive discussion and to share your perspectives. We’ll highlight ways in which caregiving experiences can be different for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and why that matters.  

  • The Magnificent Seven: Legal Documents for Older Adults

    Elder law attorney Virginia Hammerle will discuss the seven basic documents for Estate Planning, including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, and Designation of Agent for Burial. Ms Hammerle will briefly discuss when a trust is appropriate. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]

  • Cuidando tu cerebro

    Abordaremos el tema del cuidado del cerebro de una forma práctica al preocupante problema del deterioro de la memoria. La salud del celebro como la salud física son importantes, especialmente a medida que envejecemos. Se hablará de la gimnasia cerebral y sus beneficios que incluyen la concentración, la memoria, y la destreza mental. Analizaremos como […]

  • LOLA – Loss of Life Advocates

    If you ask someone if they are prepared for a life transition or loss, they generally say they dont want to think about it, or they lean in and say, “I think so.” There is so much that goes into getting someone prepared and when you do the work, afterwards you will have the feeling […]

  • Financial Planning for Older Adults: What Family Caregivers Need to Know

    Starting the conversation early about finances with your parents or loved ones before a crisis is essential to making good decisions. In this session, talk about what information to gather, how much you have in assets, who the advisors are, where the documents are located, how you want to be cared for, and the questions […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia.  **Sponsored by VITAs Healthcare**  

  • Family Caregiving Across the Generations

    Are you struggling to keep up with your own life while caring for a loved one? Are you caught in the middle - responsible for an older adult and children?  Join us to connect, express, and focus on how to make time for yourself and introduce joyful moments to your days. **Sponsored by the North […]

  • Understanding Dementia

    Nestor H. Praderio, MD will present an overview of the key signs and symptoms of this syndrome. He will also detail the various forms and causes of dementia. Caregivers are often faced with enormous challenges in providing physical, emotional, social, and financial support for a loved one with Dementia. Dr. Praderio will outline demographic information […]

  • When Decisions Are Left Undecided

    Advance care planning, also known as end-of-life and healthcare planning, empowers people to make decisions about the care they want to receive when they can no longer speak for themselves. Adults of any age can begin advance care planning although most people do so in later stages of life. Having clear decision-making capacity is required […]

  • Managing Caregiver Grief During and After Caregiving

    Caregivers experience multiple forms of grief, including the slowly losing the person they are caring for, mourning immediately upon their death, and long-term grief that still periodically affects them years later. In this Caregiver Teleconnection with psychologist and author Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll define grief and its importance in our lives and offer strategies […]

  • Reconocer la experiencia única de duelo de los cuidadores y encontrar la sanación

    Acompañe a Mónica Escamilla, PsyD, mientras analiza el papel que juegan la aflicción, la pérdida y el duelo en la experiencia del estrés y el bienestar de los cuidadores.  Aprenderá qué hace que cada experiencia de duelo sea diferente y cómo tomar medidas para explorar el duelo y la pérdida que ayudarán en el proceso […]

  • Understanding Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

    Please join Laurie McFarren, MEdL as she provides an overview of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. In addition to sharing helpful tips on how to best care for someone with ALS. She will also provide an overview of the work of the ALS Association.  

  • Home Health vs Palliative Care vs Hospice for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

    Home health care is curative, intended to help patients recover from injury or illness, or progress toward improved functionality. While the objective of both hospice and palliative care is pain and symptom relief, the prognosis and goals of care tend to be different. We will discuss the appropriate level of care at the right time […]

  • When Caregiving Ends, How Do I Move On

    Caregiving is a journey that changes when a care recipient’s health declines. This session focuses on dealing with anticipatory grief, caregiver isolation, how to replace time spent on caregiving tasks and moving on.  

  • Rules of The Road for FTD and Dementia Care

    This webinar will discuss some basic rules of the road when caring for someone with dementia , including FTD. Help keep your person safe and yourself sane by remembering a few rules. They can’t change, only you can change how you react.  

  • Family Dynamics in Caregiving: Coping with Conflict and Engaging Family Members in Care

    The impact of a dementia diagnosis is considerable. It impacts a person’s ability to communicate, care for themselves, relate to the external world, judgement, and the ability to be reasonable and rational. It will impact, not only the person with the diagnosis, but their family members, friends, co-workers, church members, neighbors, etc. Is this program […]

  • Ask Dr. Tam Questions

    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**  

  • Effectively Engaging with Medical Professionals

    Presentation will include a brief overview (medical training systems, paperwork standards, and logistical limitations), followed by practitioner-informed communication strategies that engage medical professionals effectively and a brief Q&A. ***Sponsored by […]

  • Dear Lucy: Guilt and self-care

    Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. The session will explore what is guilt, […]

  • 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.  

  • How to Overcome Nagging Caregiver Self-Doubts

    Nearly all family caregivers encounter new challenges. Some face them with the confidence they can learn to handle them. Others, however, are wracked with self-doubts and fears of failure that undermine their caregiving performance. In this Caregiver Teleconnection, clinical psychologist and author Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. will discuss means of overcoming those self-doubts to eventually […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care 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 is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]

  • Medicare & Help with Medicare Costs

    Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Learn about Medicare changes that will be effective January 1, 2025. Be prepared to make informed choices through this overview of Medicare, what it pays for, and what help is available through area agencies on aging.   **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** If you […]

  • Mastering Mindful Self Care

    Self-care speaks about physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual balance, which helps to avoid burnout and stay energized. Taking time out to meet your own needs helps to reduce stress and places value on your worthiness. In this class, you will learn mindful ways to care for yourself that help keep you on track and on […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers part 2

    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 is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]

  • Entendiendo qué es una Evaluación de Capacidad

    Únase a la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella hablara sobre una evaluación de capacidad para las personas con deterioro cognitivo y por qué son necesarias. También compartirá la diferencia entre las evaluaciones de capacidad y competencias.   If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to […]

  • How to Include Caregivers in the Care Team: A Series for Health Care Workers part 3

    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 is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]