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 […]
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Family Diplomacy — Strategies to Align and Balance Your Care Team
This session will highlight the primary caregiver's role as family ambassador and discuss common challenges support systems face. Participants will learn how to compartmentalize and delegate responsibilities, how to work […]
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“Behavioral Disturbances in Dementia”
Cognitive decline in Dementia patients is progressive and creates significant psychological distress. Nestor H. Praderio, M.D. will lead a candid discussion on the potential for escalating dangers associated with behavioral […]
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What can caregivers do when the person with dementia refuses personal daily care
The session will address different methods on how to deal and cope with these difficult situations. There will be a review on dementia and some reasons behind these behaviors. Lucy […]
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La diferencia entre cuidados paliativos y el hospicio
La doctora Liliana Oakes compartirá las definiciones y diferencias entre los servicios de hospicio y cuidados paliativos (cuidados de apoyo). Utilizará historias reales para demostrar estos conceptos y equipar y alentar a los pacientes y cuidadores a beneficiarse de estos servicios de manera oportuna.
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Why Family Caregivers Should Say “No”
Family caregivers often feel uncomfortable setting limits and saying “no” to the family members they are caring for because they don’t want to feel guilty. But saying “no” can be good for caregivers and care receivers. Psychologist and author Barry Jacobs will lead a conversation about how to say “no” to improve the well-being of […]
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Help, I am a “people-pleaser” and it’s killing me!
How many times have you said yes to a request when deep down you either did not have time to do it or did not want to do it? How many times have you put others' needs before your own? Successful caregiving involves balancing your loved one's needs and other family members' needs with your […]
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Current Issues in Long Term Care
This session addresses current hot topics in long term care, and data that caregivers should know about concern long term care facilities. We’ll discuss caregiver and staff concerns.
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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.
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When Caregiving Ends
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. At the end of this session, Elliot and Lucy will stay on the line and offer personal support.