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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
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Dear Lucy: Why does Dementia Sometimes Cause Hallucinations, Delusions ,and Paranoia
This session will describe what are they symptoms of hallucinations, delusions and paranoia, and why they happen. Lucy will provide tips on how to handle these behaviors, as well as what caregivers need to do, or not do.
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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 […]