May celebrates the Trifecta for our organization; Mental Health Awareness, National Nurses and Older Americans month . In response to all three, this month’s presentation will be focused on the mental health of our powerful professional caregivers who take care of older Americans at WellMed. Becoming aware and looking to emotionally transform will assist our […]
The 2021 hurricane season is expected to be more active than usual and begins on June 1st. Join us as we discuss preparedness tips and planning strategies for caregivers to keep you and your loved ones safe. CaregiverTeleconnection · Hurricane Preparedness: Tips for Caregivers May 25 21
A pandemic has implications on our mental health. Addictive health behaviors like drinking alcohol and overeating are on the rise. This session will focus on addiction, healthy coping behaviors, and resilience. CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving During COVID-19: Mental Health & COVID-19 May 26 21
Join Dear Lucy for this interactive session where she will talk about how caregivers can recognize balance problems in their loved one. She will also provide tips on creating a safe place for your loved one with dementia. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Why Dementia Affects Balance May 27 21
This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. She will explain what signs show up first, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what to do after you receive the diagnosis. CaregiverTeleconnection · Frontotemporal Degeneration: What are the Signs and […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBTQ caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss discrimination in health care, and some surprising lessons learned from this pandemic.
This session will focus on navigating the health system as an LGBTQ caregiver. We'll also identify important health care planning documents specific to LGBTQ seniors and caregivers.
Discuss the importance of having a comprehensive and current medication list, including prescriptions, over the counter supplements, creams, etc, for doctor appointments, adherence aids to integrate medication schedules in to your day, and provide resources to identify and discuss medications which may not be the best choices for older adults. **Sponsored by the North Central […]
This session will share how to use the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool, the FTD Staging Tool, ADL and IADL Staging Tools to assist your doctor in understanding how advanced your loved one’s disease process is and to help the family caregiver prepare for the dementia journey. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Are you feeling unprepared for your caregiving role? We’ll focus on caregiver self-care and support networks, LGBTQ-friendly aging programs and long-term care. Pride of Caring 3 June 2021 Pride of Caring LGBTQ Resources