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SUMMARY:Ask Dr. Tam Questions
DESCRIPTION: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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare** \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/ask-dr-tam-questions-22/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260220T143830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172236Z
UID:10000838-1773136800-1773140400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Intervenciones conductuales como tratamiento de primera línea para la demencia
DESCRIPTION: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 menudo conducen a decisiones con respecto a la atención a largo plazo. Algunos de los trastornos conductuales más comunes asociados con la demencia son la agitación\, la agresión verbal (obscenidades\, acusaciones\, etc.)\, la agresión física (caminar\, morder\, golpear)\, la deambulación\, el acaparamiento\, los trastornos del sueño\, la inhibición sexual y las alucinaciones. El Dr. Néstor H. Praderío dirigirá una discusión sincera sobre el potencial de aumento de los peligros asociados con los problemas de comportamiento\, así como los estragos que pueden crear para el agotamiento del cuidador y el bienestar general del paciente. Incluirá una revisión de los enfoques no farmacológicos para abordar los trastornos conductuales generales. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/la-agitacion-en-la-demencia-3/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260312T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260220T150106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T173405Z
UID:10000839-1773309600-1773313200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Dear Lucy: Dementia and Sexually Inappropriate Behaviors
DESCRIPTION: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 and compassion. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/dear-lucy-dementia-and-sexually-inappropriate-behaviors/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's and Dementia,Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260220T150613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T154941Z
UID:10000840-1773918000-1773921600@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias: How to Prevent Them
DESCRIPTION: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 approved treatments for AD as well as the landmark results of the Alzheimer’s Association POINTER multi-component lifestyle study\, published in 2025. Dr. Bendheim will also discuss BrainSavers\, the company he founded\, and introduce the Brain+Body Total Fitness Program—an evidence based program offered both through live\, instructor led classes and online. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/alzheimers-and-other-dementias-how-to-prevent-them-3/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260220T151150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T173526Z
UID:10000841-1774432800-1774436400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Medicare Preventive Services
DESCRIPTION: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 health. The presentation also offers practical guidance on how to access these services and make the most of Medicare coverage to support long-term health and well-being.**Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection** \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/medicare-preventive-services/
CATEGORIES:Care Planning Public and Private Benefits,Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260402T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260220T151623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T183232Z
UID:10000842-1775127600-1775131200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:When the Caregiver Needs Care: Self-Care\, Suicide Prevention & Family Healing
DESCRIPTION: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 entire family\, suicide awareness and prevention\, and practical strategies for protecting mental health. Participants will leave with encouragement\, actionable self-care tools\, and trusted resources to support both themselves and their loved ones. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/when-the-caregiver-needs-care-self-care-suicide-prevention-family-healing/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260212T210029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T190737Z
UID:10000836-1775563200-1775566800@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Supporting Independence & Dignity: Managing Self-Care in Dementia
DESCRIPTION: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 or a lack of effort. They are the result of changes in the brain. \nJoin us to better understand the “why” behind these shifts and learn practical\, compassionate strategies that help a person living with dementia maintain their highest level of independence and dignity. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/supporting-independence-dignity-managing-self-care-in-dementia/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260318T132358Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T173122Z
UID:10000844-1775728800-1775732400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Truth\, Lies\, and Compassion: Ethical Communication in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION: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 real-world scenarios\, we’ll consider how caregivers can navigate these complex moments with empathy and respect. \n 
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/truth-lies-and-compassion-ethical-communication-in-dementia-care/
CATEGORIES:Alzheimer's and Dementia,Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260414T120000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260318T132809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132809Z
UID:10000845-1776164400-1776168000@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Comunicarse de manera efectiva
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/comunicarse-de-manera-efectiva/
CATEGORIES:Spanish,Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260318T133209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T133209Z
UID:10000846-1776772800-1776776400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Managing Family Conflict About End-of-Life Decisions
DESCRIPTION:Only one-third of Americans have filled out an advance directive to let family members know what care they do or don’t want in the event they are unable to speak for themselves. That leaves many adult children to guess about what an aging parent with severe dementia would want–opening the door for intense debate and even fighting among those siblings. In this highly interactive workshop with psychologist Barry J. Jacobs\, Psy.D.\, co-author of The AARP Caregiver Answer Book\, we will talk about the importance of advance directives but also how adult children can draw upon their parent’s beliefs and values to make the right decision for them. Case illustrations will be used throughout.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/managing-family-conflict-about-end-of-life-decisions/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260318T133649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T145121Z
UID:10000847-1776852000-1776855600@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino
DESCRIPTION:La presentación explica el síndrome vespertino\, una confusión y agitación que ocurre al final del día en personas con demencia. Se analizan causas como el estrés\, necesidades no satisfechas y el entorno\, y se ofrecen estrategias para mejorar el cuidado. También incluye recursos locales para apoyar a cuidadores. **Sponsored by the North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection**
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/la-presentacion-explica-el-sindrome-vespertino/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260318T134041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T134041Z
UID:10000848-1777381200-1777384800@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights for Cancer Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:Behind every cancer diagnosis is a caregiver — a parent\, partner\, sibling\, or friend — quietly navigating medical appointments\, emotional strain\, and financial pressures. This webinar explores the lived experiences captured in Caregiving Without a Roadmap: Insights from Cancer Caregivers\, a national listening-session report developed by the National Alliance for Caregiving in partnership with CancerCare. Through real caregiver stories\, we’ll examine the gaps in support\, the emotional toll of caregiving\, and the practical realities that often go unseen.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/caregiving-without-a-roadmap-insights-for-cancer-caregivers/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260409T175931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T175931Z
UID:10000849-1778061600-1778065200@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Ask Dr. Tam Questions
DESCRIPTION: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 questions you have about dementia. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/ask-dr-tam-questions-23/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260409T180609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T165720Z
UID:10000850-1778158800-1778162400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Caring Through ALS: Supporting Your Loved One While Sustaining Yourself
DESCRIPTION:Caring for someone with ALS is both deeply meaningful and incredibly demanding. This session offers caregivers practical guidance\, emotional support\, and essential tools to help navigate the ALS journey with greater confidence and resilience. Participants will learn what to expect\, how to access support\, and ways to care for their own wellbeing while caring for someone they love.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/caring-through-als-supporting-your-loved-one-while-sustaining-yourself/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260410T122238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T122238Z
UID:10000852-1778752800-1778756400@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Making the Transition: When a Loved One With Dementia Needs More Care
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/making-the-transition-when-a-loved-one-with-dementia-needs-more-care/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260519T130000
DTSTAMP:20260411T180634
CREATED:20260409T180926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T180926Z
UID:10000851-1779192000-1779195600@www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org
SUMMARY:Making the Case for Music in Dementia Care
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support-caregiver-teleconnection-events/making-the-case-for-music-in-dementia-care-2/
CATEGORIES:Health and Wellness,Alzheimer's and Dementia
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