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 this session. CaregiverTeleconnection · Good Grief! Nov 5 2020
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 this session. CaregiverTeleconnection · Good Grief! Nov 5 2020
Tips to assist families in having honest and caring conversations with family members about dementia. The workshop reinforces the need to plan ahead and build a care team. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection*** CaregiverTeleconnection · Dementia Conversations: Driving, Doctor Visits, Legal & Financial Planning Nov 9 2020
El Dr. Néstor Praderio hablará sobre los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Infórmese sobre los síntomas comunes de la depresión y entienda los factores desencadenantes de esta enfermedad común que afecta a un número de adultos de 6o años y mayores. CaregiverTeleconnection · ¿Será posible que la depresión esté relacionada con […]
Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well as how new medications may affect someone with dementia. If you have a question for Dear Lucy, please submit it to caregiversos@wellmed.net
Dementia caregivers have a very real risk for overwhelming feelings of guilt. Let’s talk about guilt, types of guilt, the effects of caregiving and steps to take to survive. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** CaregiverTeleconnection · Guilty As Charged Nov 17 2020
With our biggest holidays ahead, this session will discuss ways to be together safely, tips for travel and what precautions to take during our ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · Celebrating Holidays During COVID-19 Nov 18 2020
The holidays are an especially hard time when grieiving the loss of a loved one. The season renews memories, family ties and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved ones is no longer physically present. This is often difficult for families. The pain of the loss is confused with the spirit of the season. […]
You may not have COVID-19, but you may not be feeling your best. This session will address the impact of stress on our health during this pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · Sick Of COVID-19 Dec 2 2020
For older persons, it is easy to rationalize behavior changes in early stages of dementia as a part of normal aging. Why would anyone want a diagnosis of progressive dementia? But the truth is that early diagnosis predicts better outcomes for both the caregiver and care recipient. CaregiverTeleconnection · Denial In Early Dementia Dec […]
La Navidad es sinónimo de alegría, reencuentro, fiestas, comidas y regalos pero la realidad es que estas celebraciones pueden ser días de dificultades, agotamiento e incluso tristeza para familiares que cuidan a un ser querido enfermo. Es importante preparanos para estas fechas y poner en práctica algunos consejos útiles para lograr equilibrio y serenidad durante […]