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CaringKind offers a variety of education seminars tailored to meet the needs of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Check out the descriptions of our core education offerings listed below and as well as recordings and materials from our previous sessions!

To view our upcoming seminars, check out the calendar and announcements on our page for Education.

To view our past seminars, check out our YouTube Channel.

Understanding Dementia 101 Series

CaringKind's Understanding Dementia 101 seminars provide foundational information for individuals and families interested in learning more about living with an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.

Dementia 101: Adjusting to the Diagnosis and Life Changes

When someone gets a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or another dementia, it is a life changing event. The impact can be profound for the person and for those who love or care for them. Often times, it is difficult for caring spouses, partners, adult children and friends to know where to begin or how to adapt. In this webinar we discuss topics like: adapting to your ‘new normal’; learning new skills for your changing role; and strategies to help you navigate this path with reduced stress.

Adjusting - Slides
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Dementia 101: Signs and Symptoms

Alzheimer’s Disease... Vascular Dementia... Mild Cognitive Impairment. What’s the difference? And what difference does it make? Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia affect people’s brains in particular ways. While some signs and symptoms overlap, others can be quite different. Understanding the type of dementia a person has can provide valuable clues into their remaining strengths and how best to support them. This webinar explores the different types of dementia and how they change memory, thinking, communication, and other symptoms.

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Dementia 101: Stages and Abilities

Becoming a ‘caregiver’ or ‘carepartner’ to someone experiencing the cognitive and physical changes from dementia requires new knowledge and skills. Any new role or job requires training and practice and caregiving is no different - especially since the ‘job’ of caregiving changes as a person’s dementia progresses. Learning more about the stages of dementia, how abilities change, and what strengths a person retains can provide a solid foundation for partnering in care and quality living.

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Preparing for the Unexpected Emergency

Unexpected situations can arise anytime in life, but they can be very disrupting and distressing for families impacted by dementia. Planning ahead for healthcare and household emergencies positions caregivers to activate a plan during a crisis or time of need. This seminar will discuss natural and household emergencies, healthcare emergencies, working with first responders (fire, police, 911 calls) and other unanticipated scenarios when caring for a person with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.

Understanding Emotional Connection & Communication

Caring for someone with dementia involves navigating a landscape of emotional and communication changes. Confusion and language difficulties can quickly lead to arguments. This webinar will enhance understanding, promote nurturing interactions, and strengthen relationships.
Topics include:

Effective communications tips: Learn practial verbal and nonberbal commumcaiton tools
Underlying emotions: Identifying core emotions and discover how they impact interactions
Building Empathy: Develop new ways to relate using empathy and validation of the other person's emtional reality.

High Tech / Low Tech: Caregiving Products & Solutions

Many products and technologies can help you navigate everyday living with dementia. "Low tech" solutions like notice boards, sticky notes, and checklist along with "high tech" solutions like motion sensor lights, reminder apps and voice activated assistants can quickly improve independence and safety.

Learn about a variety of products designed to enhance quality of life like people living with dementia and those who provide their care, including a brief discussion about the ethics of monitoring technology.

Legal & Financial Considerations

Planning for the long-term care needs of a person with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia can be challenging. Legal and financial considerations can be confusing, difficult and even overwhelming. In this webinar, an attorney specializing in Elder Law will discuss the important topics individuals and family members should understand before meeting with their personal attorney.

Understanding Medicaid

Applying for Medicaid can be challenging for individuals and families navigating life with Alzheimer's or another dementia. Understanding the application terminology and preparing the required documents can be confusing and even overwhelming. This webinar guides participants through the application process on how to qualify a person living with dementia for Medicaid home care services in New York City. Anyone interested in register for this webinar, should first attend CaringKind's Legal & Financial Considerations seminar.

Can someone with dementia vote?

The right to vote is one of the most cherished rights of citizens of the United States, including for those who are cognitively impaired. Listen in for suggestions, techniques and resources on how to assist a voter living with dementia to comply with elections laws and their right to vote.

Stress Management for Care Partners

Caring for someone with dementia can be incredibly rewarding, but it also comes with its unique set of challenges and stresses. It is essential for caregivers to prioritize their own well-being to provide the best care possible.

This insightful discussion highlights the impacts of stress, and practical ways to practice self-care in the midst of a busy schedule.

Accessing Benefits and Entitlements

Learning about benefits and entitlements that are available to individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other dementias is an important step for individuals and families. In this seminar, we introduce services and supports available through healthcare, homecare and community-based service providers.

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Home Safety and Adaptive Solutions

Adapting daily routines and the home environment can significantly improve independence and safety. And when the strengths and abilities of a person living with dementia are identified and leveraged, meaningful engagement in daily activities can continue. Join us to learn useful tips, tricks and effective strategies that individuals and their partners in care can use to maximize independence and enhance safety at home.

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Understanding the Residential and Healthcare Continuum

Assisted living, home care, memory care, long term care? What's difference? What does my insurance pay for? As Alzheimer's or dementia progresses, daily care needs increase. Understanding the complexities and terminology of health and residential care can be overwhelming. Caring family members and friends need practical wisdom on available services and their cost. Learning what's available and planning for care in advance, can prepare you for future decisions when changing and challenging needs arise. This seminar explores the continuum of care for people living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.

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Navigating Transitions: Part 1, 2, 3

Navigating Transitions is a 3-part webinar series to help individuals and families understand the changes that happen from the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Dr. Anne Kenny, a nationally recognized geriatrician and palliative care physician discusses:

• Palliative care, hospice, and the arc from living well with dementia to
dying from dementia.
• Common grief responses and adapting to the relationship transitions
• Hallmarks of disease transitions and how to adapt care choices and actions accordingly.