Life after Caregiving
This session will discuss issues surrounding grief, finding purpose after caregiving and honoring the ones we care for by living our fullest lives. This session includes a special guest - […]
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Problem Solving Using Improved Communication with Siblings and Family
Explore challenges associated with caregiving as a family and strategies for making caregiving less difficult and more loving. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection*** CaregiverTeleconnection · Problem Solving […]
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Aging in America Series: What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?
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 […]
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Dementia Dialogs: Preparing the Caregiver for End of Life Care
Understanding how people die is a difficult but necessary topic. Recognizing the signs and behaviors as persons enter into the process of Actively Dying helps us know what is normal as the body slowly ceases it’s function. Grief, guilt, and the reality of loss will be discussed. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia […]
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Aging in America Series: What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility?
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 […]
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Comprender el diagnóstico, síntomas y maneras de proveer el mejor cuidado a nuestro ser querido con la enfermedad de Alzheimer
Acompañe al Dr. Eduardo Estevis, Neuropsicólogo Clínico Doctorado, en una plática sobre cómo entender el diagnóstico de la enfermedad de Alzheimer de un ser querido. El doctor hablará sobre los síntomas, cómo entender el diagnóstico y la mejor forma de cuidar a alguien que sufre de la enfermedad de Alzheimer. CaregiverTeleconnection · Comprender síntomas […]
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Lewy Body Dementia – Planning for the “What if” Scenarios
The symptoms of Lewy body dementia can be more of a roller coaster than a linear progression. Being prepared for the “What if” scenarios can help to alleviate the anxiety of sudden changes and emergency situations. Pamela Corsentino LPC (LBDA Director of Support Services) and Lori McGlumphy (Former LBD care partner, support facilitator and LBD […]
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Aging in America Series: Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one?
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 […]
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Isolation: The Curse of Caregivers
Exhaustion and depression among caregivers has often led to decreased socialization, which is as an important part of self-care. Today, recommendations for the Covid-19 response call for even greater isolation. At the same time, Public Health experts are beginning to call isolation a national epidemic. Join us in discussing attitudes and responses to help caregivers, […]
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Good Grief!
Covid-19 has resulted in a lot of grief- loss of loved ones, or a life we miss. Many of us are dealing with unexpressed grief which will be addressed in […]