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 be the Same: A series June 17
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 LGBT caregiver • LGBT-friendly aging programs and long-term care CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving Wasn't On My Bucket List! June 18, 2020
Join Tam Cummings PhD in a discussion about how the COVID-19 virus impacts persons with dementia. Did you know that the symptoms of this virus show up differently in persons with dementia? Join Dr. Cummings and she goes over what signs or symptoms your loved may display and what to do if you see them. […]
Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know? CaregiverTeleconnection · Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? June 24
La Lic. Aleida Villarreal es una abogada especialista en asuntos legales de los adultos mayores, reconocida dentro de su campo como ferviente defensora de los adultos mayores y familiares que les cuidan. Escuche a Aleida hablar sobre las cuestiones legales y los documentos importantes que los cuidadores y las personas mayores deben conocer. CaregiverTeleconnection […]
The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Creating new social networks • Aging-in-place • LGBT-affirming programs and services • Looking at the cup half-full CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging Gayfully: Life After Caregiving June 25 2020
Cuidar a alguien que vive con demencia durante la pandemia de COVID-19 agrega desafíos únicos para los cuidadores. Este programa proporciona consejos simples que los proveedores de cuidados pueden poner en práctica, ya sea que la persona que vive con demencia viva en su hogar, en un centro residencial, o en casa de sus proveedores […]
Join us as we continue our discussion on how to cope during the COVID-19 outbreak, and how to safely transition into a new normal. Lucy Barylak, MSW and Dr. Elliot Sklar will talk about the most recent updates and issues impacting caregivers, and answer questions on how to stay safe and healthy in these unprecedented […]
People who suffer from dementia can become even more confused at this time. There are changes in their routine, people are wearing masks, not able to leave the home, can become more agitated, afraid, etc. How should caregivers respond and what they need to know and do. CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy: How to respond […]