Over the years, the ActivCare Town Hall Forums have featured speakers about the various factors encountered by families and individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias. From physicians, psychiatrists and social workers to industry leaders, executive directors, and even family caregivers, these presenters have passed on nuggets of information and helpful tips.
Here is a log of many of the presentations that include valuable information. We’ve broken down by category, but keep in mind many of these presentations are comprehensive and provide many different topics and essential information.
Tips for everything from the environment to mealtimes to communication techniques. Also, helpful suggestions for self-care.
From the physician’s perspective, learn about the different types of dementia and the different stages of Alzheimer’s.
Learn how to avoid the pitfalls of guilt and denial as well as the warning signs of caregiver burnout. Get everyone on board.
Protect yourself and your loved one by understanding how to plan for the future.
Understand the impacts of prescribed medications and the risk of polypharmacies.
Garner suggestions for how to handle interpersonal situations and how to plan ahead.
Ever wonder what are “normal” behaviors and when to be concerned? Review this material to help isolate if behaviors are tied to a health issue or a cognitive change.
Caregiving
- The Nuts and Bolts: Practical Advice for the Caregiver - Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH, CMC
- Practical Advice for the Caregiver & Advanced Care Planning - Patty Mouton
- Compassionate Communication with the Memory Impaired
- Tips for the Caregiver - Alzheimer's Orange County
- Caregiver Practical Tips - Dawn DeStefani
- Dementia Support - Teja Singh, MD
- Practical Advice for Caregivers (OC) - Dawn DeStefani
- What is Alzheimer's and Planning for the Future - Dan Sewell, MD
- When is The Right Time? - Todd Shetter
- Practical Tips for the Caregiver - Dawn DeStefani
- Practical Advice for Caregivers - Dawn DeStefani
- Developing a Care Plan and Team: Knowing Your Resources - Kassy Mason, MSW
- Self Care While Caregiving - Southern Caregiver Resource Center
- Family Caregiving: Creating a Team to Share the Responsibilities - Dawn DeStefani
- Creating a Safe and Realistic Plan of Care - Amy Abrams, MSW/MPH, CMC
- Resources for the Family Caregiver
- Creating a Successful Environment - Dawn DeStefani
- 10 Ways to Be a Healthier Caregiver
- Maintaining Skills and Abilities - Dawn DeStefani
- The New Normal - Dawn DeStefani
- Share the Care - Alejandra Ceja-Aguilar
- Creating a Viable Plan of Care - Jean Alton
- Important Questions to Ask When Considering In-Home Care - Judi Copeland
- The Benefits of Adult Day Care by Sheila Argeanton, The Glenner Centers
- Creating the Right Environment, Structure & Routine by Norma Brownell, LVN
- The Stages of Alzheimer's Disease by Michael Lobatz, MD
- Making the most out of Meal Times by Norma Brownell, LVN
- When is it Time to Place? by Maureen Jones, RN, BSN
Clinical
- Charting a Path: Establishing Priorities Following a Dementia Diagnosis - Alvin Chang, MD
- Practical Advice from A Geriatrician on Alzheimer's Disease - Alvin Chang, MD
- Dementia From a Practical Standpoint - Dr Tehrani
- Team Up with Your Physician to Face Alzheimer's - Dr Vourlitis
- The Doctor’s Perspective: Establishing Priorities Following the Diagnosis - Alvin Chang, M.D
- Practical Advice to Address Behaviors - Alvin Chang, M.D
- Understanding the Progression of Alzheimer's and Planning for the Future - Dan Sewell, MD
- Practical Advice From a Geriatrician - Alvin Chang, M.D.
- Understanding the Stages of Dementia - John Geiss, DO
- Dementia Support - Teja Singh, MD
- Types & Stages of Dementia: What it Means to You - John Geiss, DO
- Maintaining Quality Health & Wellness - John Geiss, DO
- Dementia: After the Diagnosis - John W. Daly, MD
- The Dementia Mind - John Daly, MD
- Aging, Health and Dementia - John Daly, MD
Families
- Lessons Learned: 25+ Years Behind the Scenes of Dementia Care Decisions - Todd Shetter
- After the Alzheimer's Diagnosis: Practical Information for Family Caregivers - Alzheimer's Orange County
- Lessons Learned - Todd Shetter
- Roles, Responsibilities and Family Dynamics by Daniel D. Sewell, MD
- Share the Care: It's a Family Affair by Alejandra Ceja-Aguilar, MA
- Holding a Family Meeting by Alejandra Ceja-Aguilar, MA
Legal
- Preparing to Be the Legal Decision Maker - Heidi Klippel
- Estate Planning Overview by Heidi Klippel
Pharmacists
- The Role of a Pharmacist – Christine Sargenti, Pharm.D
- Medications and Dementia Care - Sarah Lorentz, Pharma D and Christina Mnatzaganian, Pharma D
Geriatric Psychiatrists
- Defining the Disease - Dan Sewell, MD
- What is Alzheimer's and Planning for the Future - Dan Sewell, MD
- Dementia Stages - Mike Frazier, MD
- Practical Advice for Dementia Care - Dan Sewell, MD
- Living with Dementia and Making Each Day Count - Dan Sewell, MD
- Defining the Disease and Preparing for Changes - Dan Sewell, MD
- Making the Most of Life Following the Dementia Diagnosis- Dan Sewell, MD
Understanding Behavior
- Defining Dementia, and What You Can Do About It - Todd Shetter
- Why They Do the Things They Do - Alan Berkowitz, MD
- How to Cope with Behavioral and Emotional Changes - Dan Sewell, MD
- Alzheimer's and Its Affects - Alan Berkowitz, MD
- Management of the Acutely Agitated Long Term Care Patient - Alan Berkowitz, MD