Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences in supporting the health of loved ones. We will examine issues including difficult behaviors, elder abuse and advocacy, […]
September is National Preparedness Month, and there are specific preparations that caregivers and seniors should consider in the event of hurricanes and natural disasters. Join us as we discuss preparedness tips and planning strategies for caregivers to keep you and your loved ones safe. CaregiverTeleconnection · Disaster Preparedness 101 for Caregivers 9 28 21 […]
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences in supporting the health of loved ones. We will examine issues including difficult behaviors, elder abuse and advocacy, […]
October is Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) Awareness Month, and there are many symptoms of this complex condition that remain poorly understood and confusing for many. Care partners will gain an understanding of LBD and how to find support, education and resources across the evolving stages. CaregiverTeleconnection · Lewy Body Dementia: A Tale of Two […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. 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 around COVID-19, along […]
Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences in supporting the health of loved ones. We will examine issues including difficult behaviors, elder abuse and advocacy, […]
The pandemic has placed many of us in situations we never thought we would be in…isolation. This is the perfect environment for scammers to ‘work.’ We want to help you stay aware of various frauds and scams to reduce your chance of becoming a victim of scams. We will provide some recent scams and what […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. 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 around COVID-19, along […]
Join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she provides tips on how to deal with difficult behaviors when it comes to bathing, dressing, grooming, and dental care.
Planning for the progression of dementia and the care of your loved one differs for each family. But let’s try and prepare you for some of the bumps in the road. Asking for a lost loved one, a frightened voice calling you for help from memory care, demanding you bring the car and take her […]