No one likes to be called a “control freak.” Yet some caregivers are accused of that by family members who feel marginalized in caregiving activities. In this interactive discussion with psychologist, author, and healthcare consultant Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., we’ll discuss differences between responsible caregivers and control freak caregivers who believe only they know the […]
Family members play a vital role in the life of those living with Parkinson disease. Care partners have their own journey through Parkinson disease. Care partners face daily challenges that can include concerns for their partner, depression, fears, and a variety of stressors. Care partners often find themselves last on their daily, “To Do’ list. […]
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 bed and under hospice care for two years. She will be proving down-in-thetrenches, practical hands-on tips that will instantly empower listeners with confidence-boosting ideas to […]
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 may have happened during the holidays. She will also answer any questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAs Healthcare**
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 how caregivers can manage this challenging behavior. There will be a question period after the presentation.
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**
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.
¿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 […]
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, how to get an accurate diagnosis, and what to do after you receive the diagnosis.
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.