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Care Connection Webinar: Expanding Your Toolbox – Alternative Resources For End-of-Life Care

This webinar will share the profound and important work of end-of-life doulas. You will learn about the philosophy, powerful tools and techniques used which can improve the quality of end-of-life care for individuals with dementia. The session will also explore alternative resources when providing end-of-life care as well as issues surrounding death. Guest Speakers: Lupe […]

Care Connection Webinar: Exploring Dimensions of Spirituality & Dementia

Stigma, fear, and negative stereotypes often surround dementia, but more life-affirming approaches to this common and complex human condition are possible. This webinar will explore spiritual aspects of dementia, highlighting the power and possibilities of reframing dementia in hopeful, humanizing terms. Participants will be invited to consider dementia beyond progressive vacancy and dread—making room for […]

Care Connection Webinar: Reducing the Impact of Dementia in America

Tia Powell, MD, will discuss findings of a recently released report to improve the lives of people living with dementia and their caregivers from the National Academies of Science,  Engineering and Medicine, (NASEM). These findings will set out recommendations for the next decade of research in the behavioral and social sciences in this area. Guest speaker: […]

Care Connection Webinar: New Rules for End of Life Care

  Caring for someone as they approach the end of their life is not the same as caring for someone who is going to get better. Unfortunately, most people don't know this. That is why Barbara Karnes, RN, created the award-winning film New Rules for End of Life Care: A Guide on the Stages of […]

Care Connection Webinar: Mindfulness Matters Every day

Being able to stay present and focused can be a challenge in today’s society. This workshop will offer breathing techniques, body movement, and meditation to keep all in the moment. Clear the mind, feel the breath, and move the body with strength and ease. All that is needed is the commitment to this time together […]

Care Connection Webinar: Depression in Older People with Cognitive Impairment

  Click here to register   Sometimes older people with cognitive impairment experience depression. This presentation will review how common that is, how professionals and family members can identify depression, and what can be done about it.   About the speaker: Gregory A. Hinrichsen, Ph.D. Associate Clinical Professor, Dept. of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, Icahn […]

Care Connection Webinar: Preparing for the Future

In this Care Connection webinar, Matthew Raphan, Esq., elder law attorney, will discuss how we can best prepare for the future. We will address the many questions that care partners […]

May Care Connections: Mindfulness & Self Care

Join Cindy Bautista-Thomas, PhD, LCSW, RYT, social work educator, mindfulness facilitator, executive and transformational trainer, for a 1-hour Care Connection on mindfulness and self-care. Leave this webinar with skills for incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine.   Click here to register