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The Importance of Culturally Competent Dementia Care for Black Communities
Dementia affects millions of families across the United States, but its impact is not felt equally. Black and African American older adults face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, while also encountering greater barriers to diagnosis, care and support. These disparities shape how families experience dementia, from the earliest signs of memory change to the long-term realities of caregiving.
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Ask the Expert: Live Q&A Hour for Caregivers
This informal ask-and-learn session for family and friend caregivers is full of tips directly from the experts!
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Signs of Hoarding Behavior: Identifying the Indicators and Understanding the Impact
Hoarding is often difficult to detect until it reaches an advanced stage, as individuals may attempt to hide or manage their behaviors. However, certain signs and patterns can indicate the presence of hoarding tendencies, particularly when they begin to affect daily life and living conditions.
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Why Dementia Caregivers Burn Out: A Brain Science Perspective
While caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia is often described as an act of deep love, it can also be an experience of profound strain. Caregivers may find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed or emotionally frayed, sometimes snapping at the very person they are trying so hard to protect. Even when they know on an intellectual level that their loved one’s behavior is caused by a medical condition, their brains can often struggle to respond with consistent patience or calm.
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Caring for the Long Haul: How to Stay Healthy and Balanced as a Long-Term Caregiver
Long-term caregiving is often an act of deep love, but it is also one of the strongest predictors of stress, burnout and social isolation if caregivers don’t receive the support they need. When a loved one has a long life expectancy but rising care needs, caregivers face a unique challenge: how do you sustain care without sacrificing your own health, identity and future?
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Ask the Expert: Keeping the “Happy” in the Holidays
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, the holiday season is supposed to be filled with peace and joy. Unfortunately, we all know that’s not always the case, especially when you’re caring for an older adult. Please join us for Keeping the “Happy” in Happy Holidays to learn how you both can navigate more effectively through the holiday season.
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Care-Based Estate Planning for Families Living with Dementia
Estate planning is necessary and provides peace of mind, but wills, trusts and powers of attorney can all seem terribly complicated and intimidating to many families. This valuable webinar provides professionals and family caregivers with practical guidance on estate planning, Medicaid rules, and long-term care funding strategies tailored to families living with dementia.
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Supporting Older Adults Living with Mental Illness
Mental Illness Awareness Week, recognized each October, is a time to raise awareness about mental health conditions and how they impact people of all ages. While mental illness is more often discussed in the context of younger adults, it’s important to remember that older adults also face unique challenges related to mental health. According to…
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Ask the Expert: Understanding Dementia Care
Learn the stages and challenges associated with this progressive disease, as well as develop compassionate strategies to improve communication, maintain physical and emotional care, and manage unexpected behaviors.