Carol Bertsch is a practicing elder law attorney, who is well known in her field as a fierce advocate for older adults and their family caregivers. Listen as Carol discusses those important legal issues and documents with which caregivers and seniors need to be familiar.
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, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what to do after you receive the diagnosis. CaregiverTeleconnection · Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it […]
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America May Never be the Same: A Series June 3
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Risk factors for COVID-19 among the LGBT community • Discrimination in health care • Coping with isolation • How COVID-19 has impacted LGBT seniors and caregivers CaregiverTeleconnection · How Covid - 19 Affects The LGBTQ Community June 4 2020
What services are available for older adults and caregivers through the state. Many of these services are also funded with federal funds. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Overview of State of Texas Services June 8 2020
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America June 10
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals Defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics Issues impacting LGBT caregivers and those who care for LGBT elders Identifying resources and supports The importance of “The Folder”; keeping photos of important documents on a smartphone CaregiverTeleconnection · Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and […]
The doctor said “She will lose her memory.” But what does that mean? This session will explain what memory is, how it functions and what occurs as the brain suffers damage from dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · How Does Memory Work? June 16 2020
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America May Never […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Feeling unprepared for your caregiving role • Dealing with resentment and anger • Navigating the health system as a […]