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SUMMARY:Managing Challenging Expressions in Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Challenging expressions in dementia are a form of communication—not “bad behavior.” This program helps caregivers understand the why behind these expressions and offers practical\, compassionate strategies to respond with confidence and care. Ideal for family and professional caregivers seeking to reduce stress\, strengthen connection\, and improve quality of life for everyone involved. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/managing-challenging-expressions-in-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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SUMMARY:A Series of Emotions: How to Cope with Fear as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION: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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling 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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. s and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. \nCoping with the declining health of someone around us can trigger fear – fear about what is to come and even fear about our own health. This session will address coping with ongoing fear and anxiety. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-series-of-emotions-how-to-cope-with-fear-as-a-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:La familia como equipo
DESCRIPTION:En “La familia como equipo” exploraremos cómo toda la familia puede participar en el cuidado de una persona viviendo con demencia\, tanto quienes están cerca como quienes viven a distancia. Hablaremos de cómo reconocer las fortalezas de cada miembro\, cómo comunicarse con respeto y claridad\, y cómo compartir responsabilidades de manera más justa. También veremos ideas prácticas para incluir a familiares que no pueden estar físicamente presentes\, usando la tecnología y acuerdos claros. El objetivo es que nadie se sienta solo con la carga del cuidado\, y que la familia pueda caminar unida en esta etapa tan importante. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/la-familia-como-equipo/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's and Dementia,Spanish,Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:A Series of Emotions: How to Deal with Anger as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION: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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling 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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. s and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. \nMany of us feel frustrated\, overwhelmed\, and angry at times along the caregiving journey. Interpersonal conflict can also surface when it comes to sharing responsibilities and making difficult decisions. This session will address healthy ways to deal with anger and conflict. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-series-of-emotions-how-to-deal-with-anger-as-a-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:A Series of Emotions: How to Handle Uncertainty as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION: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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling 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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. s and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. \nOne thing for certain is that being a caregiver comes with a lot of uncertainty! It’s hard to know what’s around the corner and how to plan for the unknown. This interactive session will address how to cope with the uncertainty we all feel at times\, and we’ll talk about making informed decisions. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-series-of-emotions-how-to-handle-uncertainty-as-a-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:Navigating Inpatient and Rehab Care: Personal Journeys\, Professional Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Join Zanda Hilger\, LPC (Licensed Counselor)\, and Marty Skinner for a candid and personal conversation about the realities of caregiving. Both are longtime professionals in older adult care and the disability community. In recent years\, they have also been navigating the healthcare system as wives caring for their husbands. In this session\, they share hard-earned lessons from emergency room visits\, hospitalizations\, transitions to rehabilitation\, and the often-overlooked challenges of returning home. Blending professional expertise with lived experience\, this session offers practical guidance\, honest insight\, and emotional support for anyone caring for a loved one with chronic medical needs. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection* \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/navigating-inpatient-and-rehab-care-personal-journeys-professional-wisdom/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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SUMMARY:A Series of Emotions: How to Process Sadness as a Caregiver
DESCRIPTION: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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feeling 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 series will provide a forum to discuss these feelings and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. s and experiences\, along with practical tips and answers to your questions. \nSadness is something difficult for most of us to process and cope with\, and a hard thing to talk about – which is why we have a dedicated session in this series to discuss the importance of sadness. We’ll also explore anticipatory grief – a common experience of caregivers. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/a-series-of-emotions-how-to-process-sadness-as-a-caregiver/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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