Caregiver Teleconnection - sessions offered throughout February

The Caregiver Teleconnection program has one-hour conference calls, at no cost. These sessions cover a

wide range of interesting topics related to the care you provide to your loved one. You can get expert advice, ask questions and talk to other people who are also providing care.

Click here to visit the TeleConnection website for more details, to register and links to previously recorded programs.


Wednesday, February 3rd - 11am (EST)
Caregiving During COVID-19: The End of COVID-19 with Lucy Barylak, MSW and Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD New vaccines can end this pandemic, but there is skepticism. This session will answer all of your COVID-19 vaccine questions.

Monday February 8 - 1pm (EST)
Competent Conversations with Health Care Providers with Tanesha Tyler-Carr In this session, learn effective communication skills and how to build relationships with health care providers. ***Sponsored by North Central Texas Caregiver Teleconnection***

Tuesday February 9 - 11am (EST)
¿Cómo te sientes? con Nestor Praderio, MD El Dr. Praderio facilitará una discusión en profundidad sobre los sentimientos del cuidador. Usted tendrá la oportunidad de expresar sus preguntas e inquietudes con respecto a su situación y escuchar cómo otros cuidadores están afrontando.

Thursday February 11 - 11am (EST)

Dementia and Inappropriate Sexual Behavior with Lucy Barylak, MSW Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.

Friday February 12 - 12noon (EST)

ZOOM presentation: Cómo hacerle frente al brote del Coronavirus en su papel de cuidador con Dra. Liliana Oakes La Dra. Oakes centrará en proporcionar información sobre las vacunas disponibles, ¿cómo se produce una vacuna? ¿cómo funciona en nuestros cuerpos? los beneficios, así como para abordar todas las dudas que tiene la comunidad hispana incluyendo abordar la desinformación sobre las vacunas en las redes sociales.

Monday February 15 - 12noon (EST)
The Survival Guide to Dementia Care What Happens Next with Tam Cummings, PhD Join Tam Cummings, PhD as she leads a discussion with Family caregivers of People With Dementia who are confronted with numerous decisions regarding the care and eventual placement of their loved one. **Sponsored by VITAS Healthcare**

Wednesday February 17 - 11am (EST)

Caregiving During COVID-19: What Caregivers Need to Know About the COVID-19 Vaccine with Lucy Barylak, MSW and Elliot Montgomery Sklar, PhD Unpaid family caregivers are the largest source of long-term services and support for elders in the nation, but these caregivers haven’t been part of a vaccine rollout plan. This session will address what caregivers need to know.

Thursday February 18 - 11am (EST)

Dementia and Delusions and Paranoia with Lucy Barylak, MSW Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.

Tuesday February 23 - 12noon (EST)

Are My Golden Years Gone—or Just Rusty? with Evalyn Greb, LCSW Was caregiving on your “bucket list” for retirement? Are you experiencing the adventurous and fulfilling retirement you spent your life dreaming about? If no is the answer to these questions, please join us for some facts, tips, and discussion on how to shake the rust and revitalize your envisioned “Golden Years”!

Thursday February 25 - 11am (EST)

Dementia and Delirium with Lucy Barylak, MSW Join “Dear Lucy” Lucy Barylak, MSW for this series where she will discuss how to deal with difficult behaviors of people with dementia.



Click here to visit the TeleConnection website for more details, to register and links to previously recorded programs.