Unique Tips for Family Caregivers That Will Amaze You
Using examples from her book, Toolkit for Caregivers, Deidre Edwards, RN, will be revealing some amazing caregiver hacks she used when taking care of her husband who was confined to […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]