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 emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, along […]
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 of the data and answer your questions and concerns.
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 feeling of being unsafe or defensiveness follows us no matter where they are in life. When we perceive a threat, our nervous system calls on […]
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 caregivers experience these behaviors personally as if they are somehow disturbing or mistreating their loved ones. In this Caregiver Teleconnections with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., […]
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 […]
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, lifestyle, and long-term care considerations anyone facing a neurodegenerative diagnosis should keep in mind.
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 […]
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 opciones de apoyo en el hogar y en la comunidad para seres queridos con la enfermedad de Alzheimer y demencia relacionada, que incluyen: Acceso a […]
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 latest news about COVID-19. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving, COVID-19 and the Holidays 11 10 21
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