Ask Dr. Tam Questions
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will focus on how to manage the stress that […]
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Dear Lucy: What can Caregivers do when the person with Dementia refuses Daily Care?
Does the person you are caring for ever refuse to bathe, or brush their teeth? Please join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she explains why this happens and provides tips on […]
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Essential Conversations: Helping Older Adults Share Their Wishes for Care Through the End of Life
Learn about tools and resources from the Conversation Project, such as the Conversation Starter Guide and Your Guide to Choosing a Health Care Proxy, and hear stories from families who did and did not plan ahead. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
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Mindfulness for Caregiver Stress Reduction
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will create a mindful practice that will help you let go, make heartfelt connections and easily reduce acquired stress.
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Practicar una buena calidad de vida es la autopreservación en el cuidador
¿Es usted un cuidador comprometido a cuidar a su ser querido pero se siente abrumado por las responsabilidades de su función? Desde los sentimientos de agotamiento físico; aislamiento; frustración; ansiedad ó falta de sueño, los retos del cuidador son muy reales. ¡Pero hay cosas que puede hacer para ayudarse! Cuando un cuidador se cuida a […]
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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. They will explain what signs show up first, […]
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The Pride of Caring: Mental Health & Caregiving
A Matter of Importance for LGBTQ+ Adults LGBTQ+ adults more commonly experience mental health concerns than their non-LGBTQ+ peers. The stress of caregiving, and isolation that caregivers experience can further these concerns. This program will focus on identifying resources to support LGBTQ+ caregivers in their journey.
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Caregiving is Not A Cookie Cut Process: Difficult Situations, High Conflict Relationships and Its Impact on You as a Caregiver
Sometimes our lives our already overwhelming and when the role of becoming a caregiver enters the picture often unexpectedly the additional responsibilities around difficult decision making and High Conflict Situations throw a wrench into previously established routines and we become “out of control.” An out of control person in a relationship is in fight, flight […]
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The Pride of Caring: The Impact of Gender and Sexuality on Caregiving
Does sexuality and gender identity matter in the caregiving journey? Join us for an interactive discussion and to share your perspectives. We’ll highlight ways in which caregiving experiences can be different for members of the LGBTQ+ community, and why that matters.
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The Magnificent Seven: Legal Documents for Older Adults
Elder law attorney Virginia Hammerle will discuss the seven basic documents for Estate Planning, including Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPAA Release, Directive to Physicians, Designation of Guardian, and Designation of Agent for Burial. Ms Hammerle will briefly discuss when a trust is appropriate. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver […]