The session will address different methods on how to deal and cope with these difficult situations. There will be a review on dementia and some reasons behind these behaviors. Lucy will also provide helpful tips- on bathing, dressing, mouth care and grooming.
La doctora Liliana Oakes compartirá las definiciones y diferencias entre los servicios de hospicio y cuidados paliativos (cuidados de apoyo). Utilizará historias reales para demostrar estos conceptos y equipar y alentar a los pacientes y cuidadores a beneficiarse de estos servicios de manera oportuna.
Family caregivers often feel uncomfortable setting limits and saying “no” to the family members they are caring for because they don’t want to feel guilty. But saying “no” can be […]
How many times have you said yes to a request when deep down you either did not have time to do it or did not want to do it? How […]
This session addresses current hot topics in long term care, and data that caregivers should know about concern long term care facilities. We’ll discuss caregiver and staff concerns.
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
Caregiving is a journey that changes when a care recipient’s health declines. This session focuses on dealing with anticipatory grief, caregiver isolation, how to replace time spent on caregiving tasks […]
La agitación y los comportamientos asociados en la demencia presentan desafíos clínicos difíciles y agotadores para los cuidadores. Nestor H. Praderio, MD presentará el espectro de comportamientos y el deterioro […]
Join Lucy as she discusses what the symptoms of hallucinations, delusions and paranoia are and what causes the behaviors that can happen during these episodes. She will share tips on […]
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia, but other types of dementia each have a unique pattern of impairment and clinical course. This discussion will cover the most […]