Unique Tips for Family Caregivers That Will Amaze You
Using examples from her book, Toolkit for Caregivers, Deidre Edwards, RN, will be revealing some amazing caregiver hacks she used when taking care of her husband who was confined to bed and under...
View ArticleEmpowering Care Partners: Tips, Tools and Take Aways supporting those caring...
Family members play a vital role in the life of those living with Parkinson disease. Care partners have their own journey through Parkinson disease. Care partners face daily challenges that can include...
View ArticleAre You a “Control Freak” Caregiver?
No one likes to be called a “control freak.” Yet some caregivers are accused of that by family members who feel marginalized in caregiving activities. In this interactive discussion with psychologist,...
View ArticleFrontotemporal Degeneration: What it is, What it isn’t and What are the Signs...
This dementia is highly misunderstood, even in the medical community, and takes families up to 4 years to get a proper diagnosis. They will explain what signs show up first, how to get an accurate...
View ArticleComo celebrar cuando eres un cuidador
¿Es usted un cuidador comprometido a cuidar a su ser querido pero se siente abrumado por las responsabilidades de su función? Desde los sentimientos de agotamiento físico; aislamiento; frustración;...
View ArticleMindfulness for Caregiver Stress Reduction
Caregivers deal with stress every day. Research shows that mindfulness, the practice of accepting what is without judgment can lower psychological stress. In this class, you will create a mindful...
View ArticleEssential Conversations: Helping Older Adults Share Their Wishes for Care...
Learn about tools and resources from the Conversation Project, such as the Conversation Starter Guide and Your Guide to Choosing a Health Care Proxy, and hear stories from families who did and did not...
View ArticleDear Lucy: What can Caregivers do when the person with Dementia refuses Daily...
Does the person you are caring for ever refuse to bathe, or brush their teeth? Please join Lucy Barylak, MSW as she explains why this happens and provides tips on how caregivers can manage this...
View ArticleAsk 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 focus on how to manage the stress that may have happened during the holidays....
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