The holidays are an especially hard time when grieiving the loss of a loved one. The season renews memories, family ties and traditions. We become painfully aware that our loved […]
You may not have COVID-19, but you may not be feeling your best. This session will address the impact of stress on our health during this pandemic. CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
For older persons, it is easy to rationalize behavior changes in early stages of dementia as a part of normal aging. Why would anyone want a diagnosis of progressive dementia? […]
La Navidad es sinónimo de alegría, reencuentro, fiestas, comidas y regalos pero la realidad es que estas celebraciones pueden ser días de dificultades, agotamiento e incluso tristeza para familiares que […]
Dear Lucy will talk about how to best manage your loved one’s medications, especially during the pandemic. Caregivers need to understand and be vigilant about medication side effects, as well as how new medications may affect someone with dementia. If you have a question for Dear Lucy, please submit it to caregiversos@wellmed.net. CaregiverTeleconnection · […]
Learn tips for reducing holiday stress followed by interactive discussion with caregivers about holiday stresses and how to manage them, learning from one another. **Sponsored By North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** CaregiverTeleconnection · Caregiving and the Holidays Dec 14 2020
The holidays are one of the most stressful times of the year under the best of circumstances. But this year is especially challenging due to COVID. Let’s talk about what to do for your loved one, your family and friends, and for yourself as we move through this emotional month. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** […]
Whether caregiving for a loved one or trying to care for ourselves during the pandemic – we are all experiencing a series of common emotions. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. Most of us lack a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences around COVID-19, which […]
Join us as we discuss how COVID-19 has impacted LGBT caregivers and seniors. We’ll discuss discrimination in health care, coping with isolation and what you need to know about a vaccine. CaregiverTeleconnection · Pride Of Caring: How has COVID-19 affected the LGBT community? Jan 7
Learn this subtle differences between behaviors that are due to dementia or delirium. Gain confidence with handling some common behaviors in dementia patients, and with recognizing signs that can instead signify another underlying medical problem. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection*** CaregiverTeleconnection · Strange Behaviors: Dementia versus Delirium Jan 11