A Series of Emotions: How to Process Sadness as a Caregiver
Caregivers often experience a series of common emotions in the process of providing care. When we don’t address these emotions, they can impact upon our physical and mental health. This […]
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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 cover quick stress relief tips and answer any […]
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Intervenciones conductuales como tratamiento de primera línea para la demencia
El deterioro cognitivo en pacientes con demencia es progresivo y crea una angustia psicológica significativa. Esto, combinado con los trastornos conductuales de la demencia, da como resultado desafíos aún mayores para los cuidadores. El grado de los síntomas asociados y el nivel de perturbación de la vida familiar, así como la seguridad del paciente, a […]
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Dear Lucy: Dementia and Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
Join Dear Lucy as she explains how and why inappropriate sexual behaviors may appear in dementia, what situations can spark them, and how caregivers can navigate these moments with confidence […]
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Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
Dr. Bendheim will introduce the hallmarks of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease (AD); including the common symptoms, clinical and pathological features, diagnostic criteria, and risk factors. He will share the FDA […]
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Medicare Preventive Services
This presentation provides an overview of Medicare Preventive Services, including covered wellness visits, screenings, vaccines, eligibility requirements, frequency, potential costs, and explains how these benefits support early detection and overall […]
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When the Caregiver Needs Care: Self-Care, Suicide Prevention & Family Healing
Caregivers often carry the emotional, physical, and mental load for their families while neglecting their own well-being. This session will address caregiver burnout, the impact of chronic stress on the […]
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Supporting Independence & Dignity: Managing Self-Care in Dementia
Dementia is a progressive brain disease that can change a person’s ability to manage everyday self-care tasks such as dressing, eating, bathing, and toileting. These changes are not a choice […]
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Truth, Lies, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care
This presentation explores the ethical and practical challenges of truth-telling in dementia caregiving. It examines when honesty supports well-being—and when compassionate redirection or “therapeutic fibbing” may be more appropriate. Through […]
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Comunicarse de manera efectiva
A través de este taller, aprenderemos cómo la demencia afecta la comunicación. Describir cómo un enfoque centrado en la persona puede ayudar a la comunicación. Compartiremos estrategias que le ayuden a comunicarse con una persona que vive con demencia.