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  • The Holidays and Dementia: Tips for Making the Holidays More Enjoyable

    Join this educational program designed to help families and caregivers navigate the unique challenges that the holiday season can bring for people living with dementia. The program provides practical strategies for creating meaningful, low-stress celebrations, adapting traditions, managing expectations, and ensuring a safe and comforting environment. It focuses on maintaining connection, promoting well-being, and preserving […]

  • 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 Guilt and the need for Self-Care

    Caregivers should be aware of feelings of guilt, as they can affect both their well-being and the quality of care they provide. Join Dear Lucy for an honest conversation about the guilt many caregivers experience, practical tips for coping, and why prioritizing self-care is essential.  

  • 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 […]

  • When Aging Parents Don’t Want to Receive Help

    It can be very frustrating for adult child caregivers when the parents they’d like to help refuse their care--especially when the parents’ safety is at risk. In this highly interactive […]

  • I Made a Promise

    This program is designed to support caregivers, particularly those caring for individuals with dementia, as they face emotionally difficult decisions that often contradict promises made earlier in their caregiving journey. […]

  • Managing Challenging Expressions in Dementia

    Challenging expressions in dementia are a form of communication—not “bad behavior.” This program helps caregivers understand the why behind these expressions and offers practical, compassionate strategies to respond with confidence […]

  • La familia como equipo

    En “La familia como equipo” exploraremos cómo toda la familia puede participar en el cuidado de una persona viviendo con demencia, tanto quienes están cerca como quienes viven a distancia. Hablaremos de cómo reconocer las fortalezas de cada miembro, cómo comunicarse con respeto y claridad, y cómo compartir responsabilidades de manera más justa. También veremos […]