A substantial body of evidence suggests that sleep and happiness are closely linked. Join Jamie Huysman, PhD (whether you sleep well or not), to learn how your sleep will determine your sense of Emotional Wellness. Explore how the role of childhood trauma (ACE -adverse childhood experiences), life’s events and our dreams can drive our own […]
This class will discuss the types of memory, how memory is made and used and what happens to memory as the brain begins to be impacted. Behaviors will change, memories will be lost, and time will go backwards for your loved one. Learn what those constant questions mean, how to address the changes for your […]
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 […]
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 […]
Nuestra meta es ayudar a las personas a mantener su independencia en sus hogares a pesar de su perdida de la visión. Además, nos enfocamos en ayudar a las personas de bajos ingresos. Tenemos Cinco Servicios Gratuitos: Habilidades para vivir independiente Clínica de Baja Visión y Dispositivos Entrenamiento Orientación y Movilidad Apoyo Psicológico EDUCACIÓN para la […]
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 […]
Please join Dear Lucy for this interactive discussion about the challenges that come up with providing personal hygiene care for a loved one with dementia. She will provide tips on how to best help your loved one in bathing, grooming, dressing and dental care. CaregiverTeleconnection · Providing Personal Hygiene for a Loved One with […]
Explore the difference between isolation and loneliness in older adults and how to make meaningful connections. How can you use the best communication style for your loved one? **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Isolation and Loneliness: What is the difference and What to do about Both 4 12 21 […]
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 […]
Many people spend a great deal of time and energy trying to avoid change, which is an exercise in futility because we cannot begin to adapt to inevitable changes without TRUSTING the process. So, this month’s TYOF session is about TRUST and how we, in the words of David Bowie, “turn and face the strange […]