The symptoms of Lewy body dementia can be more of a roller coaster than a linear progression. Being prepared for the “What if” scenarios can help to alleviate the anxiety of sudden changes and emergency situations. Pamela Corsentino LPC (LBDA Director of Support Services) and Lori McGlumphy (Former LBD care partner, support facilitator and LBD […]
As we endure the COVID-19 pandemic, and once we have recovered, aging in America may never be the same. The death toll in nursing homes and long-term care facilities has revealed how unprepared our health care system is to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care […]
Exhaustion and depression among caregivers has often led to decreased socialization, which is as an important part of self-care. Today, recommendations for the Covid-19 response call for even greater isolation. At the same time, Public Health experts are beginning to call isolation a national epidemic. Join us in discussing attitudes and responses to help caregivers, […]
Covid-19 has resulted in a lot of grief- loss of loved ones, or a life we miss. Many of us are dealing with unexpressed grief which will be addressed in […]
Tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team. ***Sponsored by […]
El Dr. Néstor Praderio hablará sobre los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Infórmese sobre los síntomas comunes de la depresión y entienda los factores desencadenantes de esta […]
Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well […]
Dementia caregivers have a very real risk for overwhelming feelings of guilt. Let’s talk about guilt, types of guilt, the effects of caregiving and steps to take to survive. **Sponsored […]
With our biggest holidays ahead, this session will discuss ways to be together safely, tips for travel and what precautions to take during our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
The holidays are an especially hard time when grieiving the loss of a loved one. The season renews memories, family ties and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved […]