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Updated: Virtual Matter of Balance Workshop
KC Blog / By JCA / August 22, 2024
*Due to a website update, the Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance has lost any registrations made before August 1. The current class is full, but you can sign up for the waitlist or notifications for future workshops: rto@marymount.edu. Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, …
Shingles Vaccines May Reduce Dementia Risk
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / August 6, 2024
Shingles vaccines may reduce dementia risk, two large new studies suggest by Brenda Goodman, CNN Two new studies suggest that getting a vaccine to protect against a painful case of shingles may be beneficial for memory, too. An estimated 98% of US adults have had chickenpox and are at risk for shingles; both are caused by the …
Caregiver Webinar: Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving
KC Blog / By JCA / July 31, 2024
presented by the American Society on Aging Addressing Challenging Family Dynamics in Caregiving Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | 1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific Also available on demand Aug. 10 – Oct. 6, 2024 Providing care for a family member or loved one can be emotionally and logistically challenging, especially when family dynamics come into play. Even the …
The Added Burden of LGBTQ+ Caregivers
JCA Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / July 30, 2024
by Joel G. Anderson for Fortune LGBTQ+ caregivers carry an added burden of isolation, stigma, and lack of support that can harm their physical and mental health. Caring for someone living with dementia can be a stressful experience that harms the physical and mental health of caregivers. Many caregivers experience depression and lower quality of life. LGBTQ+ caregivers …
Estate Planning and Protecting Assets for Caregivers
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 …
Joyful Caregiving with Humility, Hope and Humor
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 …
Money-Saving Tips for Family Caregivers
JCA 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 …
JCA Kensington Clubs Caregiver Coping Speaker Series 2024
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 …
The Heartbreak and Hazards of Alzheimer’s Caregiving
JCA 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 …
Caregiver Training: Wandering
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 …