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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
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**
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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**
Does the person you are caring for ever refuse to bathe, or brush their teeth? Please join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she explains why this happens and provides tips on how caregivers can manage this challenging behavior. There will be a question period after the presentation.