WellMed Charitable Foundation

Depresión en la etapa tardía de la vida
2026-05-12 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
¿Puede la depresión en etapas posteriores de la vida estar relacionada con el deterioro cognitivo o incluso con la demencia? El Dr. Nestor H. Praderio, MD, analizará los riesgos, el diagnóstico y las opciones de tratamiento. Conozca los factores desencadenantes de esta enfermedad común que afecta a un número cada vez mayor de adultos de 65 años en adelante.

Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join Dear Lucy as she discusses how to identify when moving a loved one into a care facility may be the right next step. The session will cover common warning signs, including safety issues, declining health, and increasing caregiving demands as dementia progresses. She will also examine who should be part of the decision-making process and share practical guidance for families preparing for this change.

Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
2026-05-19 12:00 - 13:00
Explore the evidence-based benefits of music engagement for older adults living with dementia and related cognitive impairments. Participants will learn how to use favorite music purposefully to achieve targeted outcomes such as reducing agitation, improving mood, and strengthening connection. The session will highlight research findings, cost-effectiveness data, and practical tools that caregivers and professionals can apply immediately within care routines. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of why personalized music should be considered a standard of care in dementia support.

Magnificent Seven Essential Legal Forms
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00
Virginia Hammerle will explain about the intricacies involving documents such as a Will, Durable Power of Attorney, Medical Power of Attorney, HIPPA Release, Designation of Guardian, and Burial Instructions and will provide information on the use of trusts in estate planning.
