The impact of a dementia diagnosis is considerable. It impacts a person’s ability to communicate, care for themselves, relate to the external world, judgement, and the ability to be reasonable and rational. It will impact, not only the person with the diagnosis, but their family members, friends, co-workers, church members, neighbors, etc. Is this program […]
What kind of questions do you have about dementia? As a caregiver, how do you survive the journey? Dr. Tam Cummings will cover quick stress relief tips and answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
Presentation will include a brief overview (medical training systems, paperwork standards, and logistical limitations), followed by practitioner-informed communication strategies that engage medical professionals effectively and a brief Q&A. ***Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***
Caregiving comes with a complex set of emotions and one big one is guilt. Guilt occurs frequently because caregivers’ expectations are often unrealistic. The session will explore what is guilt, […]
Caregiver stress is a frequent and real outcome of devoting yourself to ongoing care for your loved one. In this presentation, we will examine the nature of caregiver stress, explore […]
¿Ha oído hablar de la inscripción abierta de Medicare? Únase a José Díaz que explicara los conceptos basicos de Medicare para que haga un decision informada para su ser querido.
Nearly all family caregivers encounter new challenges. Some face them with the confidence they can learn to handle them. Others, however, are wracked with self-doubts and fears of failure that undermine their caregiving performance. In this Caregiver Teleconnection, clinical psychologist and author Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. will discuss means of overcoming those self-doubts to eventually […]
When we make promises to our loved ones about their future care, we base it on the information we had before we knew what the future would hold. This program discusses how to cope with caregiver guilt, ways to mend a “broken heart” after placement into a community, self-forgiveness, and for all the hard choices […]
Learn about: the role of caregivers, dealing with difficult situations, diversity and culture, and where to find resources. Healthcare workers can better serve patients through partnership with caregivers, but there is limited formal training and support on how to engage caregivers in care planning. This series will explore the role of caregivers and their experiences […]
Medicare Open Enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2024. Learn about Medicare changes that will be effective January 1, 2025. Be prepared to make informed choices through this […]