When all family caregivers think about are the tasks they have to do next, then they are more likely to feel overwhelmed and lose their sense of themselves. It is important for caregivers to reflect on what they are going through to stand apart from their long lists of chores. In this Teleconnections with a […]
Lucy Barylak, MSW will explain the difference between someone who appears to be delusional and someone who is exhibiting paranoid behavior. She will talk about what caregivers need to know, as well as tips on how to respond. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: Dementia and Delusions and Paranoid Behavior July 29
During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were isolated, confined, and missing human connections. Please join Evalyn Greb, LCSW as she discusses tips on how to re-engage with lovers, friends, and strangers. CaregiverTeleconnection · The Importance Of Social Reconnection Aug 3
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 systems are to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point. COVID-19 has […]
Learn how to cultivate mindfulness and self-care through guided practices, which can be used as meditation, relaxation or stress-reducing and coping skills. You will learn skills to transfer to your real, day-to-day life to help you throughout those high stressor days and ensure you enjoy all the moments of life. **Sponsored by the North Central […]
Los aspectos más desafiantes de cuidar a un ser querido con alzheimer y otra demencias relacionadas es el manejo de los problemas de comportamiento. Usted ganará una mejor comprensión de los comportamientos disruptivos, como los delirious, vagando, combatividad, trastornos del sueño y otras perturbaciones. Aprenda estrategias clave para abordar estos comportamientos y aliviar el estrés […]
In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, 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 systems are to protect our most vulnerable citizens. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point. COVID-19 has […]
New Concerns About COVID-19: What caregivers need to know about variants, vaccines and booster shots, vaccine requirements for health care workers, and support for COVID-19 long haul patients - we’ll discuss all of this and more!
Why do some people believe that they need to “tough things out” such as aging, Covid, national politics and other things out of their control. Join Dr. Jamie Huysman, PsyD LCSW as he discusses how caregivers can gain the awareness and necessary understanding to develop a meaningful “resiliency plan” that addresses caregiving, their loved ones […]
In this follow up to Compassion Fatigue, we will discuss the physical and mental effects of family caregivers. A review of the stress and burden scales that participants received will be discussed. And stress relief tips that take less than 30 seconds will be shared and practiced. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**