Webinars Library

To survive and thrive during the holiday season, it’s crucial to change your expectations, make modifications to family traditions, and focus on what you can control. Using the ACTION strategy can ensure a holiday infused with moments of joy.

Family members and professionals may not understand the difference between the signs of normal aging and the signs of dementia. Learn about the hallmarks of dementia and five key steps to take if you suspect someone has dementia with Tami Anastasia, MA, CSA.

Dementia profoundly affects communication. Learn the communication pitfalls to avoid, and how to implement the CALM (Compassionate Communication,  Acknowledge, Listen, Meet Them Where They Are) dementia communication approach with Tami Anastasia, MA, CSA.

This informational session explains the progression of dementia and the care you’ll need to provide. Then, you will discover the PACE approach to caregiving: Permission for trial and error; Acknowledge their reality; Compassionate care; and Empower yourself.

The holidays are upon us and that means added stress as a caregiver. The additional stress of family gatherings, gift buying, cooking, and other obligations can become cumbersome. How can you, as a caregiver, better cope with this stress?

This informational session explains what we know about dementia, the warning signs and symptoms, and how to detect the difference between normal, age-related memory lapses and something more serious.

Family Matters Gerontologist, Diane Darby Beach, discusses how to remain connected with your senior loved one during Covid-19.

Family Matters Gerontologist, Diane Darby Beach, discusses and assesses the best long term care options as CDC guidelines relax and reopening schedules roll out.