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** CaregiverTeleconnection · How to […]
Learn about federal and state-level policies and restrictions to paid family caregivers. How do states differ? Define types of home based services that may be available and how to apply […]
El deterioro cognitivo en los pacientes con Alzheimer es progresivo y crea una angustia psicológica significativa y alteraciones del comportamiento. Esta combinación a menudo crea serios desafíos para los cuidadores. […]
How do pandemics end? Are we there yet? In our new normal, some caregiving responsibilities are becoming more challenging. This session will address how to find balance in our new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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.