Claire Wester is a caregiver for her mother who has Alzheimer’s Disease. Listen to Claire’s inspiring story of how she faced the challenges as well as burnout and what she did to overcome these. Claire and Dear Lucy will discuss what to look for as well as tips on how to advocate for yourself as […]
Los últimos años han sido un desafío para muchas personas. Únase con la Dra. Liliana Oakes, ella compartirá ideas a los cuidadores de familia e amistades que proveen cuidado a un ser querido enfermo; encontrar momentos de alegría y paz durante la próxima temporada navideña.
Join in a yearly interactive conversation about holiday activities when you are a caregiver. What are your challenges, what has worked for you in the past, what have you had […]
Holidays are exciting yet can also be stressful. Caregivers going to see their loved ones may be especially stressed. Join this session to hear some tips for preparing emotionally for […]
For some family caregivers, the holidays can be a joyful time when spirits are lighter. It feels good to care for loved ones and enjoy time together, celebrating with family […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBTQ caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss what the pandemic has uncovered about inequities in health care and some unique issues faced […]
In the past year or so mental health has been discussed more openly. The differences between stress, anxiety, and depression can be confusing. How do you know when feeling overstressed […]
As the COVID pandemic continues and we face new challenges with the Omicron variant, we’ll discuss caregivers concerns. The session will be an open form to address your questions, and […]
This session will address defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics, as well as where to find resources and supports. We’ll also outline the important documents and health policies […]
Are you feeling unprepared for your caregiving role? We’ll focus on dealing with resentment and anger, navigating the health system as an LGBTQ caregiver, and the importance of LGBTQ-friendly aging […]