People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can […]
A discussion on the challenges faced by caregivers as they care for loved ones during and after the pandemic. Share viable solutions, answers to your questions, and family caregiving tips […]
Caregivers are a noble breed. They are selfless and devoted. They exude compassion, kindness and genuine love. They consistently put others before themselves to the point of exhaustion. In extreme […]
A Person With Dementia (PWD) is suffering from a terminal brain disease. Understanding how memory works, knowing the type of dementia your loved one has, and the stage of the […]
Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how to safely transition into a new normal. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot […]
Join our talk on Caregiving and Parkinson’s Disease to learn about some of the challenges in providing care that are unique to Parkinson’s Disease, how those challenges may impact you […]
Explore how to make self-care suggestions move from “Yes, but” to “I think I can try that.” Using years of caregiver-to-caregiver experiences from caregiver support groups, conferences, Teleconnection and one […]
Join Lucy Barylak as she takes a look at safety concerns in the home that may arise for yourself and the person you are caring for. She will discuss how […]
Dementia professionals use a variety of tools to determine decline and remaining function in Persons With Dementia (PWD). Families using these tools are able to give physicians a better picture […]
El coronavirus está suponiendo un impacto psicológico para todos. Sus consecuencias sanitarias, económicas y sociales se asocian a sentimientos de angustia, malestar emocional y alteraciones comportamentales. Aprenda a manejarlo. […]