"Lifestyle Choices that May Lower your Risk for Dementia", a discussion led by Dr. Stelley Gutman, MemoryCare Staff Physician Learn about the latest research on lifestyle choices including physical activity, diet, cognitive engagement, and other healthy habits can impact one’s risk for dementia. This course will be presented as a live online broadcast through Zoom...
Whether you’re a Caregiver College graduate or are new to caregiving, we invite you to join us as we review and discuss the many resources provided in MemoryCare’s Caregiver College sessions. We’ll highlight the usefulness of these resources and how they can be applied to unique caregiving challenges.
"Assistive Technology: Easing your Caregiver Journey" a discussion led by Emily Danciu Grosso, SimplyHome Sales and Marketing Director. When a family is impacted by dementia, priorities change for end of life care, not only for that individual but for caregivers and loved ones as well. With the desire to preserve dignity and age in place...
A discussion of the book "The Problem of Alzheimer's" with author, Dr. Jason Karlawish
Dementia and Driving Safety: When is it time to stop? Presented by Jan Stephanides, Occupational Therapist, Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist, and lead driving evaluator at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton, NC. September 15, 2022 12:30-2:00 pm via Zoom Click here to register. Driving is a skill that requires clear thinking, attention, anticipation and swift...
Thursday, September 22, 2022 2 - 3:30 pm via Zoom To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMpd-GgrT0iHtAcJwBEPynnG4AtyhtsD3l3 Presented by Barbara Kenney, MS, BSN, RN, ACM, CCM Director of Care Management with AdventHealth A discussion on the types of long-term care, what the financial implications of each are, how to search for long-term care, and how to make the transition....
September 29, 2022 2-3:30 pm via Zoom Presented by: Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, Physician, Mental Health Counselor, and Author To register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMtfu2urDoiHdYCNLpRjIbJOKft4jg8Q5PV A discussion based on Dr. Shaw's book, Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The 5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer's Journey. This collaborative, groundbreaking work between a healthcare professional, caregiver, and relationship...
Creating Time: A Practical Self-Care Workshop for Caregivers Presented by Elizabeth Lackey, MSW, MemoryCare Lead Care Manager. June 8, 2023 2:00-3:30 pm via Zoom Click here to register. So often, caregivers are told to practice self-care with very little direction on how carve out time in their busy schedules to do so. This workshop aims...
Creating Time: Challenging behavioral expressions in people with dementia - an attachment perspective Presented by Dr. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA June 15, 2023 2:00-3:30 pm via Zoom Click here to register. Challenging behaviors such as resisting care, agitation, and wandering, to name a few, are some of the most difficult situations family care partners...
Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention & Treatment Presented by Kathleen A. Welsh-Bohmer, PhD Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Neurology Duke Clinical Research Institute June 22, 2023 2:00-3:30 pm via Zoom Click here to register. A discussion covering the advances we have made in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of dementia. A special thanks to the sponsors of...
