Caregiver Teleconnection

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  • Online – Your Mental Health as Caregiver in the Times of COVID

    “Getting Real” is the only Solution An estimated 48 million adults in the US, almost 20% of our country provide informal care to an adult with physical or mental health needs. This unpaid work, which includes everything from trips to the doctor to feeding, bathing, and toileting, has been valued at almost 500 Billion dollars. Even […]

  • Online – Daily Challenge of Mental Wellness

    Start early each day and get ahead of anxiety, worry, and depression! Don’t get caught in the downward spiral of self-neglect. Get motivated and learn simple exercises to ward off negative thinking and to feel better every day.  

  • Zoom – Let’s Get Physical!

    Exercise is proven to benefit everyone’s health – caregivers, and care recipients alike - but can be hard to do with chronic conditions, limited time, and at home. This session will share tips to help encourage exercise for all.  

  • Zoom – Answering Common Dementia Questions

    Join Dr. Tam Cummings as she discusses common questions that come up when caring for someone with dementia. She will cover topics such as how to manage challenging behaviors, understanding the repetitive questions, addressing bathroom and ADL issues and many more. Please come with your questions! **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**  

  • Zoom – Medications in Older Adults

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stigma and Sexual Expression

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Using a Positive Approach

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – What New Family Caregivers Need to Know

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – ¿Realmente necesito un poder médico?

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]

  • Zoom – Engaging Caregivers: A Program for Healthcare Workers

    Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions for caregivers of older persons.  Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving.   Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. Our sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age […]