What You Need to Know about Medications: The Benefits and Risk for Seniors and Caregivers
2024-11-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Join Dear Lucy as she shares information on medication safety. Lucy will discuss some common mistakes that are made when using some medications and how to avoid them. She will also discuss what side effects to be aware of, such as the increased risk of falling that can happen and how to manage these side effects.

Tips for Managing Caregiver Stress
2024-12-04 10:00 - 11:00
We often know what we need to do, but it’s hard to practice – and this is a good time of the year for a reminder! Join us for a program focused on identifying common stressors among caregivers, and tips for managing them. We’ll share many resources and practical strategies to support your caregiving journey all year long.

Grief and the Holidays
2024-12-09 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for a compassionate and informative presentation on navigating the complexities of grief during the holiday season. Learn practical coping strategies, emotional management techniques, and ways to support loved ones who are grieving. This session will provide valuable insights and tools to help you and your family through this challenging time.
**Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**

Regreso a Casa para Las Fiestas Navideñas (10 señales de advertencia)
2024-12-16 12:00 - 13:00
Los cuidadores pueden sentirse abrumados por mantener las tradiciones mientras brindan atención y respetan a las precauciones de seguridad. Compartiremos consejos e ideas para disfrutar de forma segura el tiempo con la familia y amigos durante las vacaciones de navidad y año nuevo.

Communicating with Children, Adolescents, and Families About Dementia
2024-12-18 11:00 - 12:00
This program will answer difficult questions asked by children and adolescents regarding dementia and the disease progression. It will provide adults with the skills needed to navigate dementia and the disease progression and reduce apprehensiveness that may arise when interacting with individuals living with dementia. Finally, it will increase awareness of how dementia may impact the family dynamic.

Ask Dr. Tam Questions
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-03-05 10:00 - 11:00
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**

Toileting, Urinary Incontinence and Dementia
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00
The session will focus on what factors contribute to incontinence issues experienced by individuals with dementia. Tips on why this may happen and how to manage these challenges. Lucy will also discuss the risk factors for the person living with dementia and what caregivers need to know.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

Depression and Anxiety in Family Caregivers and Older Adults
2025-01-13 12:00 - 13:00
An in depth conversation on managing depression and anxiety for caregivers and those they love. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**

If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

Una guía como vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:00
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 la perspectiva del cuidador como del paciente.

El Dr. Praderio también discutirá consideraciones de planificación financiera y legal, revisará consejos y recomendaciones para un “hogar seguro” sobre cómo manejar las actividades diarias con su ser querido.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

How to Boost Caregiver Self-Confidence
2025-01-21 11:00 - 12:00
Inexperienced family caregivers are often unsure about how to fulfill their new roles. But even seasoned caregivers may be wracked with self-doubts and low self-esteem about their capabilities. In this webinar with clinical psychologist and author, Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss ways of developing greater self-appreciation and confidence as a worthy family caregiver.

If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

Aging Issues & the Law (ESPL & Probate with a little Medicaid info)
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:00
In addition to the various difficulties life throws at us, there are a host of legal issues that uniquely affect older adults. Learn the basics of estate planning, probate, and long-term care planning at this presentation.

If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

A Series of Emotions: How to Cope with Fear
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. 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, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this session, for those that are interested, Elliot and Lucy will stay on the line and offer personal support. This part of the program will not be recorded.
Coping with the declining health of someone around us can trigger fear – fear about what is to come, and even fear about our own health. This session will address coping with ongoing fear and anxiety.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

How to Choose: Making the Best Long Term Care Decision for Yourself and Your Loved One
2025-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
This presentation offers a comprehensive guide to understanding long-term care options. Participants will learn to differentiate between various facilities, such as nursing homes and assisted living, and determine the appropriate level of care. The session will equip attendees with the knowledge and tools to navigate the selection process effectively, advocate for quality care, and understand the role of ombudsmen in supporting residents and families. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**

A Series of Emotions: How to Deal with Anger
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. 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, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this session, for those that are interested, Elliot and Lucy will stay on the line and offer personal support. This part of the program will not be recorded.
Many of us feel frustrated, overwhelmed, and angry at times along the caregiving journey. Interpersonal conflict can also surface when it comes to sharing responsibilities and making difficult decisions. This session will address healthy ways to deal with anger and conflict.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

Caregiver Guilt and Distorted Thinking
2025-02-18 12:00 - 13:00
Feelings of guilt and other distorted thoughts are common for caregivers. Please join Jamie Cobb CAEd to identify different types of caregiver guilt and twisted thoughts and how to break the guilt cycle and “untwist” and reframe thoughts.

A Series of Emotions: How to Handle Uncertainty
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:00
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. 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, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this session, for those that are interested, Elliot and Lucy will stay on the line and offer personal support. This part of the program will not be recorded.
One thing for certain is that being a caregiver comes with a lot of uncertainty! It’s hard to know what’s around the corner and how to plan for the unknown. This interactive session will T address how to cope with the uncertainty we all feel at times, and we’ll talk about making informed decisions.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

El estrés y el regalo que nos brinda
2025-02-24 12:00 - 13:00
Acompáñenos con el doctor Mario Siervo, nos compartirá cómo el estrés nos afecta y cómo podemos tomar medidas para disminuir el impacto que tiene en nosotros. Él proporcionará consejos prácticos para Tomar su Oxígeno Primero.

A Series of Emotions: How to Process Sadness
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:00
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. 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, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. At the end of this session, for those that are interested, Elliot and Lucy will stay on the line and offer personal support. This part of the program will not be recorded.
Sadness is something difficult for most of us to process and cope with, and a hard thing to talk about – which is why we have a dedicated session in this series to discuss the importance of sadness. We’ll also explore anticipatory grief – a common experience of caregivers.
If you would like to receive updates as to when a recording has been uploaded, you can subscribe to the WellMed Charitable Foundation YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@WellMedCharitableFoundation

You Have the Power to Reduce your Risk for Falling!
2025-03-10 12:00 - 13:00
Many people think falls are a normal part of aging. The truth is, they’re not. Most falls can be prevented—and you have the power to reduce your risk. We will talk about how your body, brain, and environment can create potential risks and then provide you with some solutions to lower those risks. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**

Una guía como vivir con la enfermedad de Alzheimer
2025-03-11 10:00 - 11:00
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 la perspectiva del cuidador como del paciente.
El Dr. Praderio también discutirá consideraciones de planificación financiera y legal, revisará consejos y recomendaciones para un “hogar seguro” sobre cómo manejar las actividades diarias con su ser querido.

When Enough is Enough: Setting boundaries as a Caregiver
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:00
As a caregiver, it is important to recognize when you need support and to set limits. Join Dear Lucy as she focuses on what it means to set boundaries, and why it is important to do so. She will share strategies on how to set boundaries.

Hoarding Disorder: Let’s not Call them Hoarders!
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
A mental health issue, this presentation focuses on explaining the differences between clutter, collection, and hoarding behaviors.

Mindfulness and Relaxation at your Fingertips
2025-03-27 10:00 - 11:00
Join Deidre Edwards, author of Toolkit for Caregivers: Tips, skills, and wisdom to maximize your time together, as she talks about how as a caregiver, you can utilize small bits of time throughout your day to re-center, calm down, and build yourself up.

Older Parents Caring for Adult Children
2025-04-02 10:00 - 11:00
Usually, we think of caregiving in the process of aging and illness. More commonly, elder parents are having to provide care for their adult children who may be suffering from illness – mental or physical. This role of caregiving is one that is not discussed as often and brings with it a variety of stressors and emotions.

Communication Strategies Across the Stages of Dementia
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
This program discusses the common changes in communication that occur for persons with dementia as the disease progresses through the stages and best communication strategies that focus on individual’s abilities, prolonging dignity and enhancing quality of life.

Programs that Can Consider Family Members as Paid Providers
2025-04-14 12:00 - 13:00
Learn about federal and state programs, including Medicaid waivers, Community Attendant Services, and VA Aid and Attendance/Veteran Directed Care, that can pay family members. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**

What We Learned From Hackman: Planning for Caregiving Emergencies
2025-04-15 11:00 - 12:00
The tragic story of the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, shocked the world and reminded us that care receivers with dementia and their caregivers are vulnerable to sudden and potentially fatal emergencies. In this highly interactive workshop with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., co-author of the forthcoming book, The AARP Caregiver Answer Book, we’ll discuss adopting a “just-in-case” mindset, creating social networks and technological monitoring, and developing contingency plans to prevent caregiving emergencies or, if need be, survive them.

Mindful Solutions for Reducing Caregiver Stress
2025-04-22 11:00 - 12:00
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will discover mindful solutions that will help you.

Las 10-Senales del Alzheimer’s
2025-04-24 10:00 - 11:00
Aprederemos a identificar las senales que pueden indicar que hay problemas que puede resultar en n diagnostico de Alzheimer’s.
