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SUMMARY:Student Caregivers: Is The Work Ever Done?
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nAbout 11% of caregivers are students\, who face unique challenges with multiple demands upon them. This program will focus upon the experiences of caregivers who are students\, and will provide tips on how to best manage time and competing priorities. We’ll also share some unique ways in which being a student can actually help you in your caregiving role. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/student-caregivers-is-the-work-ever-done/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221005T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T123849Z
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SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system\, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point\, but the pandemic has made us rethink those options. In addition to long-term care\, some are considering aging-in-place\, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore these options and will offer tips and resources that support healthy aging for all in a post-pandemic world. \nOctober 5  How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities? What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? \n \nOctober 12  What do caregivers and seniors need to consider to age-in-place? What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for the feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? \n \nOctober 19  What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility? What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? We’ll also discuss the ongoing staffing shortage in long term care. \nOctober 26  Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know?
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-ging-in-the-21st-century-what-caregivers-need-to-know-now/2022-10-05/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220915T143827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T171647Z
UID:10000471-1665050400-1665054000@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Safe use of Medications for Seniors and their Caregivers Series
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nModern medicines have contributed to longer life spans. However\, for older adults any form of medication\, prescription\, or over the counter can be a double edge sword. What caregivers and seniors need to know. Please join Lucy Barylak \,MSW who will animate the two sessions. All the topics are listed below. You will receive a free- Safe Use of Medications Guide for Caregivers and Seniors. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/safe-use-of-medications-for-seniors-and-their-caregivers-series/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221006T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T172905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T194156Z
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SUMMARY:Ask Dr Tam about Staging your loved one
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nThis session will share how to use the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool\, the FTD Staging Tool\, ADL and IADL Staging Tools to assist your doctor in understanding how advanced your loved one’s disease process is and to help the family caregiver prepare for the dementia journey. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/ask-dr-tam-about-staging-your-loved-one/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221010T130000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T173256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T185224Z
UID:10000468-1665403200-1665406800@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Avoiding Medicare Schemes During Fall Open Enrollment
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nOctober 15 – December 7 is Medicare Annual Enrollment Period\, this is prime time for scammers to be at work but it is also a time for us to be on high alert. We will discuss information important for you during this enrollment period to help reduce your chance of being a victim of fraud\, errors\, or abuse. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/avoiding-medicare-schemes-during-fall-open-enrollment-2/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Legal Issues
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221011T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T173832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221011T173526Z
UID:10000466-1665482400-1665486000@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Brain Health for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/brain-health-for-older-adults/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221012T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T123849Z
UID:10000292-1665568800-1665572400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system\, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point\, but the pandemic has made us rethink those options. In addition to long-term care\, some are considering aging-in-place\, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore these options and will offer tips and resources that support healthy aging for all in a post-pandemic world. \nOctober 5  How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities? What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? \n \nOctober 12  What do caregivers and seniors need to consider to age-in-place? What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for the feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? \n \nOctober 19  What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility? What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? We’ll also discuss the ongoing staffing shortage in long term care. \nOctober 26  Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know?
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-ging-in-the-21st-century-what-caregivers-need-to-know-now/2022-10-12/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221013T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T174338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T182404Z
UID:10000474-1665655200-1665658800@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Dear Lucy: How to handle hygiene challenges for persons with dementia
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nDoes your loved one with dementia refuse to bathe\, dress or brush his or her teeth? Join Dear Lucy as she explores the reasons behind the behavior\, as well as provides tips on how to handle hygiene problems. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/dear-lucy-how-to-handle-hygiene-challenges-for-persons-with-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221018T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T174759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T172406Z
UID:10000300-1666087200-1666090800@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:“Conceptos básicos de Medicare”
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \n¿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. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/conceptos-basicos-de-medicare/
CATEGORIES:Care Planning Public and Private Benefits,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T174010Z
UID:10000296-1666173600-1666177200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system\, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point\, but the pandemic has made us rethink those options. In addition to long-term care\, some are considering aging-in-place\, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore these options and will offer tips and resources that support healthy aging for all in a post-pandemic world. \nOctober 5  How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities? What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? \n \nOctober 12  What do caregivers and seniors need to consider to age-in-place? What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for the feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? \n \nOctober 19  What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility? What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? We’ll also discuss the ongoing staffing shortage in long term care. \n \nOctober 26  Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know?
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-ging-in-the-21st-century-what-caregivers-need-to-know-now-2022-10-19/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221020T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T175109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T180941Z
UID:10000283-1666263600-1666267200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Talk with Doc - Hospice Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nDoes hospice mean my loved one is dying? Is hospice really a place sick people go and never come back? Won’t hospice withhold nutrition and/or hydration? Isn’t hospice giving up? Will hospice stop all medications/treatments and make death come sooner? Dr. Heather Veeder will provide a Q & A on Hospice Myths and Facts. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/talk-with-doc-hospice-q-a/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T180654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T181706Z
UID:10000287-1666695600-1666699200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Managing Aging Adults with a Personality Disorder
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nFamily caregivers caring for aging parent or other older adults who have personality disorders face special challenges. Oftentimes\, the people they are caring for are oppositional\, critical\, and just plain difficult. Barry J. Jacobs\, Psy.D.\, Psychologist\, healthcare consultant\, and author\, will suggest several ways for caregivers to avoid emotional traps and form work partnerships with them. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/managing-aging-adults-with-a-personality-disorder/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T181629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T123849Z
UID:10000293-1666778400-1666782000@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system\, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point\, but the pandemic has made us rethink those options. In addition to long-term care\, some are considering aging-in-place\, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore these options and will offer tips and resources that support healthy aging for all in a post-pandemic world. \nOctober 5  How has COVID-19 changed our view on long-term care facilities? What led to the increased mortality of seniors in long-term care facilities? What are the lessons learned? \n \nOctober 12  What do caregivers and seniors need to consider to age-in-place? What resources are required? How to evaluate your home for the feasibility of aging-in-place? What modifications will be required? \n \nOctober 19  What do caregivers and seniors need to look for in a long-term care facility? What questions should you be asking? What do you need to consider? We’ll also discuss the ongoing staffing shortage in long term care. \nOctober 26  Family dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know?
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-ging-in-the-21st-century-what-caregivers-need-to-know-now/2022-10-26/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221026T110000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20221024T170940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T174042Z
UID:10000483-1666778400-1666782000@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century: What Caregivers Need to Know Now
DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic revealed many problems in our healthcare system\, especially in long term care settings. Many seniors and their families consider the option of long-term care at some point\, but the pandemic has made us rethink those options. In addition to long-term care\, some are considering aging-in-place\, or living with relatives if they can. Our sessions will explore these options and will offer tips and resources that support healthy aging for all in a post-pandemic world. \nFamily dynamics: When is it absolutely necessary for a caregiver to place their loved one? What should seniors consider and explore before deciding to live with relatives? What should relatives know?
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/aging-in-the-21st-century-what-caregivers-need-to-know-now-5/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221027T140000
DTSTAMP:20260506T074702
CREATED:20220922T181010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221027T204533Z
UID:10000289-1666875600-1666879200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Taking off your Mask
DESCRIPTION:Caregiver Teleconnection sessions are one hour learning sessions that can be done via Zoom or over the phone for caregivers of older persons. Experts from around the country share information important to caregiving. Caregivers will have the opportunity to ask questions as well as hear from other caregivers. \nOur sessions are geared for the family members taking care of a loved one over the age of 60. Professionals are also welcome to participate as well. \nHappy Halloween. It’s the time to don a mask and escape to a fantasy persona! Once a year\, society says we can have fun becoming anybody we want\, but ourselves. We feel safe behind that mask\, or safe behind that new persona.” We can hide our facial expressions\, our feelings and even ourselves. For one night everyone sees that we are truly “OK.” Actually\, it is a wonderful holiday to enjoy ourselves. But not such an enjoyable lifestyle strategy. \nBut\, do you know what? It’s really “ OK not to be OK.” It’s OK to be our own authentic selves If you think about it\, lots of us wear masks to hide our fears or keep people from truly seeing us and all our flaws. You grab your mask out of the fear that you will be rejected\, so you don’t allow anyone to get close to you. You want everyone to think you’ve got it all together. You end up concentrating on the exterior more than the interior. On the surface\, you look great\, but you’d never want others to know of some of the struggles you experience\, so you reach for your mask. What if\, we never had to do this and it was just amazing to be ourselves anytime\, anywhere and all the time. \nJoin Dr. Jamie to learn how or when you find yourself hiding your true self? What would it look like for you to live openly? And\, what are the obstacles to taking off our mask? What are the benefits?\nYou don’t have to be somebody you are not. What if the key to truly enjoying life was to simply be yourself and not be concerned about what you perceive might be your flaws. We are all perfectly imperfect. You no longer have to be afraid of what others would think if they truly knew you. This means we no longer have to conceal our true identity from others. \nFear should never be a stop sign for your life. Don’t let your fears determine your destiny. Take a leap of faith that will enable you to overcome your fears. Join us in developing a plan to simply be yourself with everyone\, any place and especially with those you love. You can enjoy Halloween this month but for one day only.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/taking-off-your-mask/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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