KC Blog / By JCA / July 23, 2024
Don’t miss the next important Caregiver Coping speaker! “Estate Planning and Protecting Assets for Caregivers,” with Lillian Hummel J.D., M.P.A. Ellville & Associates, Rockville, Maryland Lillian is chair of the Elder Law Section of the Bar Association of Montgomery County and is a Council Member of the Elder and Disability Section of the Maryland Bar …
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KC Blog / By JCA / July 17, 2024
Join us as author and inspirational speaker, Loretta Veney, offers guidance on how caregivers can use the concepts of humility, hope and humor to build joyful experiences for their loved ones. Loretta cared for her own mother throughout her 16-year journey with dementia and has given more than 300 presentations and keynote addresses informed by …
KC Blog / By JCA / July 8, 2024
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 2, 2024
Julie B. Kennedy, CEO & Co-Founder, RubyWell It takes more than love and commitment to care for an aging parent or family member. Any family caregiver can tell you that it also takes money. At first, you might not notice the incidental costs of the gasoline that gets you to and from their doctor appointments …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 27, 2024
Join us by Zoom for these caregiver coping webinars each month this summer. All webinars can be accessed through this zoom link or with the following: Meeting ID: 777 162 3920 Password: 535850 Sweet Temptations: Managing the Dementia-Sugar Connection with Rhonda Brandes, RD, LDN, Program Manager I, Senior Nutrition Program Montgomery County Health & Human …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / June 11, 2024
by Dasha Kiper for Scientific American and the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative The vast majority of caregivers know full well that their spouses or parents are ill with Alzheimer’s, yet they still behave in ways they know are counterproductive: arguing, blaming, insisting on reality, and taking symptoms personally. Reasonableness is hardly our brain’s first priority. The …
KC Blog / By JCA / June 10, 2024
from the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program This training video is from the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Program Training series on Wandering (for those approaching or in the middle stages of dementia). It’s a perfect topic to revisit during National Safety Month. Not every person who has dementia will wander but nearly everyone living …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 29, 2024
What is a Village? Villages are a local, volunteer-led, grassroots organizations that aim to support community members who choose to age-in-place. They foster social connections through activities and events and coordinate volunteer help at home using neighbor helping neighbor model. There are close to 200 villages es in the nation and around fifty in the DC …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / May 2, 2024
from CBS Mornings, by Lisa Ling, Analisa Novak, Shannon Luibrand Across the United States, an estimated 53 million people are unpaid caregivers, many of whom, like Ty Lewis, are part of the “sandwich generation” — simultaneously raising children and caring for aging parents. Lewis, a social media influencer, sought support from her followers by sharing her experiences …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / April 22, 2024
Did you know sepsis is a life-threatening condition that can strike anyone, anywhere? Join us for live and interactive discussion to learn everything from the warning signs to prevention strategies. Real-Life Stories Critical signs/symptoms Open Q&A Apr 24, 2024 12:00 PM A Positive Aging program with Brooke DeSantis, Love for Lochlin Foundation and Jackie Duda, …
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