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September 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST | Online
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist. Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event. About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi's career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love. To register for this event, click the button below.
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Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that causes unintended or uncontrollable movements, such as shaking, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Symptoms usually begin gradually and worsen over time. Common symptoms include:
While the exact cause of the disease remains unknown, many researchers believe that Parkinson’s results from a combination of genetic and environmental factors. There is no cure for Parkinson’s, but there are medicines, surgical treatments, and other therapies that can relieve some of the symptoms associated with the disease. To learn more about Parkinson's disease, click the button below. Caregiving responsibilities can cause a lot of stress. Jerry Fenter and Helen Bauer from The Heart of Hospice podcast will talk about the benefits of streamlining caregiving tasks and how to create a “caregiving village.” They’ll also share ways caregivers can reduce stress by caring for themselves – mind, body, and spirit.
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Where: ONLINE Cost: N o charge Oslo neurosurgeon Christer Mjåset, vice president of the Norwegian Medical Association, suggests 4 questions that we should pose to our doctors the next time they recommend a medication, procedure, test, treatment or surgery.
Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. While one sibling might be local and take on most of the everyday caregiving responsibilities, a long-distance caregiver can also have an important role.
As a long-distance caregiver, you can provide important respite to the primary caregiver and support to the aging family member. It’s important to understand what is and isn’t a normal part of aging. Many people make assumptions about what it’s like to grow “old” and how older age will affect them. Research has shown that you can help preserve your health and mobility as you age by adopting or continuing healthy habits and lifestyle choices. A few common myths about aging are:
Adult day programs improve quality of life for seniors and caregivers
When your older adult can’t safely be alone all day on their own or if they feel lonely or isolated, consider enrolling them in an adult day program. Adult day programs can help an older adult remain at home longer – delaying the need to move to assisted living. They also allow seniors to socialize while getting the care they need. Day programs are also a great way for caregivers to get much-needed breaks to reduce stress and prevent burnout so your own health doesn’t significantly decline while caregiving. They can be especially helpful if you work full time outside of the home and your older adult needs affordable care during the day. We explain what adult day programs are, how they help seniors live at home longer, who would do well in these programs, how they help caregivers, and how much they cost. August 4, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST | Online
Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings - A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver Dr. Tam Cummings will discuss common behaviors witnessed by dementia family caregivers including:
We will also review the five senses which addresses changes leading to potentially dangerous or annoying behaviors. Stress relief tips will be shared, and handouts will include materials to self-measure caregiver stress and self-compassion. Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org. To register for this event, click the button below. July 26, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PST | Online
New and even experienced family caregivers can feel overwhelmed by the difficult challenges of caring for others while still caring for themselves. But nearly 50 years of family caregiving research can provide some answers about how caregivers can best cope. Please join Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., as he discusses applicable research findings on what helps and hurts family caregivers during the long caregiving years. To register for this event, click the button below. Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. While one sibling might be local and take on most of the everyday caregiving responsibilities, a long-distance caregiver can also have an important role.
As a long-distance caregiver, you can provide important respite to the primary caregiver and support to the aging family member. To learn more, click on the button below. Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings - A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver6/29/2022
The ABCs of Frontotemporal Dementias
July 7, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 PM PST | Online The three domains and subsets of “young persons’ dementia” will be reviewed, allowing family caregivers an opportunity to identify the form of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) their loved one has and what to expect for the future. Often challenging to recognize as a dementia due to the person’s age, the FTDs can cause especially high levels of stress for the family caregiver. This session with Dr. Tam Cummings will address the stages, domains, unique behaviors and decline in persons living with FTD and the impact this disease has on the family caregiver. Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org. To register for this event, click the button below. Regular exercise, respite breaks and connecting with others will help you in this challenging role.
“Since my mom was recently diagnosed with dementia, I’ve been confused about what to do,” said the 50-year-old woman at a neighborhood barbecue, balancing a paper plate with a hot dog and potato salad. “Different people give me advice about helping her and making sure I’m all right, but that advice isn’t always the same. I feel like I have to figure this out on my own.” Her confusion distressed me. There are millions of Americans in her position and tens of millions more who’ve gone through caregiving in the past. No one starting out as a caregiver, in my opinion, should have to reinvent the wheel. Yet when a parent or spouse is revealed to need care, most people feel lost about what to do. My neighbor wasn’t exactly looking for me to give her more advice — it sounded like she’d had her fill already — but was hoping for a hint at least about where to start. Click the link below to continue reading the entire article by AARP's Barry Jacobs. |
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Whether in a medical professional setting or personal homes, Caregivers are caring and caring takes energy, wisdom and compassion. This Caregiver Blog is here to give you insight, encouragement and tools, not just to give care but to survive and thrive while doing it. Archives
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