Many caregivers cannot leave home due to caregiving responsibilities. You can participate in a web-based seminar — or webinar — from the privacy of your home. Join either live or view the archived version within a few day of the live webinar (in most cases). All webinars listed are free. Here is a webinar that be of interest to caregivers in January 2019…
Tuesday, January 8, 11:30am-12:30pm
“Brain Health as You Age: The Benefits of Brain Health for Older Adults”
Program: Begin the New Year by learning how to adopt small lifestyle changes that can result in big impacts in improving brain health. Course covers age-related changes in memory and learning, understanding the possible risks and threats to brain health, and the importance of knowing how older adults can protect their brains from cognitive decline.
Presenter: Kari Walker, MS, Gerokinesiology
Presented by: Alzheimer’s Orange County
Wednesday, January 9, 10:00-11:00am
“Navigating Long-Term Care Insurance”
Program: Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is one of many ways individuals can help to pay for their long-term care needs later in life. Often, a LTCI policy is purchased years before the individual needs to make a claim on the policy or use the policy benefits. When it is time to make a claim, some may find it challenging to understand and interpret their LTCI policies. This month’s web seminar will help professionals and family caregivers to better understand LTCI so they can assist older adults and their families to more easily navigate their LTCI policies.
Presenter: Lakelyn Hogan, gerontologist, caregiver advocate, Home Instead Senior Care
Presented by: Home Instead Senior Care and American Society on Aging
Thursday, January 10, 6:30-8:00pm
“Where to Draw the Line: Boundary settings for caregivers”
Program: Sometimes we have to take the time and ask ourselves “where do I draw the line” when it comes to caregiving. It is important to take a step back and evaluate where our caregiving boundaries lie. This learning event is designed to help caregivers understand how to respect and set boundaries when it comes to caring for a loved one. Participants will benefit from communication skills that will help them set ground rules between them and their care recipient. This will help avoid conflict in their vulnerable relationships.
Hosted by: Family Caregivers of British Columbia
Presented by: Huddol
Register (you must have a free Huddol profile before you can register)
Tuesday, January 15, 1:00-2:00pm
“How to Build Resilience while Living with Parkinson’s”
Program: This webinar is for people with Parkinson’s and care partners who want to; learn how to nurture qualities that build resilience; explore strategies to strengthen your resilience that you can use every day; learn simple practices you can do to ease emotional pain and meet difficult emotions; discover action you can take to live well with PD that will truly make a difference in your life.
Presenter: Judy Long, palliative care chaplain with UCSF’s Parkinson’s Disease Supportive Care Clinic and UCSF’s Symptom Management Service.
Presented by the Davis Phinney Foundation for Parkinson’s
Tuesday, January 15, 4:00-5:00pm
“Navigating Insurance for Caregivers: Part 1”
Program: Caregiving can be overwhelming, especially when you are figuring out the insurance needs for a loved one. AARP’s free, two-part, question and answer webinar is designed to give caregivers the information needed to make the right decisions for them. Learn about the different types of medical insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and other payment options. You’ll get expert advice on other choice factors to consider such as cost, convenience, and level of care, and learning how to talk to insurance companies and government agencies on their behalf.
Presenters to be advised at the time of the webcast
Presented by: AARP
Thursday, January 17, 10:00-11:00am
“How to Have a Meaningful and Successful Visit with your Person in a Long Term Care Facility”
Program: During this presentation our presenter will show you how to walk away from a visit with your loved one in a long term care setting feeling more peace and less guilt. Through sharing successful redirection tips for statements like “I want to go home” she will help you be prepared and enable you to understand what your loved one really may be saying and connect with them at the heart level. She will also provide communication tips and suggestions on how to help them feel more comfortable in their new environment
Presenter: Joanna LaFleur, founder, Memory Lane Assisted Living
Presented by: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
Thursday, January 17, 4:00-5:00pm
“Navigating Insurance for Caregivers: Part 2”
Program: Caregiving can be overwhelming, especially when you are figuring out the insurance needs for a loved one. AARP’s free, two-part, question and answer webinar is designed to give caregivers the information needed to make the right decisions for them. Learn about the different types of medical insurance including Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance and other payment options. You’ll get expert advice on other choice factors to consider such as cost, convenience, and level of care, and learning how to talk to insurance companies and government agencies on their behalf.
Presenters to be advised at the time of the webcast
Presented by: AARP
Tuesday, January 22, 10:00-11:00am
“Alzheimer’s Live Chat: Healthy Habits for Family Caregivers”
Program: Start your New Year off right! Join Brooks Kenny, Executive Director of Women Against Alzheimer’s, and your host Lakelyn Hogan of Home Instead Senior Care as we discuss healthy habits that may be particularly helpful for family caregivers. Some topics this chat may cover include: Keeping your brain healthy; exercise and diet; how to form healthy habits; overcoming challenges. The presenters will take live questions during the chat or you may submit questions in advance to: livechat@homeinstead.
Presenters: Brooks Kenny, Executive Director, Women Against Alzheimer’s and Lakelyn Hogan gerontologist and caregiver advocate, Home Instead Senior Care
Presented by: Help for Alzheimer’s Families