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  • Dear Lucy

    This month she will discuss what caregivers can do for themselves during this difficult time. This is an interactive session where Dear Lucy will answer questions and have a conversation with caregivers regarding the issues they face in their caregiving journey.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Dear Lucy May 14, 2020  

  • What Does That Behavior Mean?

    The lobes of the brain are each responsible for certain behaviors or reflexive actions. Knowing the normal function of each lobe and the behaviors or changes that occur as the disease progresses, allows caregivers to determine behaviors which indicate the disease versus behaviors which indicate infection, stroke, anxiety or depression. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**   […]

  • Coping with the COVID-19: Issues for Caregivers

    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 […]

  • Legal Issues for Caregivers

    Carol Bertsch is a practicing elder law attorney, who is well known in her field as a fierce advocate for older adults and their family caregivers. Listen as Carol discusses those important legal issues and documents with which caregivers and seniors need to be familiar.

  • Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it isn’t and What are the Signs and Symptoms

    This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. She will explain what signs show up first, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what to do after you receive the diagnosis.   CaregiverTeleconnection · Frontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it […]

  • How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities?

    Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned?   CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America May Never be the Same: A Series June 3  

  • How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community?

    The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals • Risk factors for COVID-19 among the LGBT community • Discrimination in health care • Coping with isolation • How COVID-19 has impacted LGBT seniors and caregivers   CaregiverTeleconnection · How Covid - 19 Affects The LGBTQ Community June 4 2020  

  • Overview of State of Texas Services

    What services are available for older adults and caregivers through the state. Many of these services are also funded with federal funds. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**   CaregiverTeleconnection · Overview of State of Texas Services June 8 2020  

  • What do seniors and caregivers need to consider to age-in-place?

    Aging in America May Never be the Same: A Series What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required?   CaregiverTeleconnection · Aging In America June 10  

  • Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and Supports

    The Pride of Caring: Issues for LGBTQ Caregivers & Professionals Defining families of choice and negotiating family dynamics Issues impacting LGBT caregivers and those who care for LGBT elders Identifying resources and supports The importance of “The Folder”; keeping photos of important documents on a smartphone   CaregiverTeleconnection · Resources-R-Us! LGBT and Aging Resources and […]