Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia and Caregiving

ONLINE MODULES/VIDEOS

 

 

View topics from Wyoming Dementia Together caregiver network!

Topics include: Types of Dementia and the Importance of Diagnosis.  Continence Care and Personal Hygiene.  Tackling the Ethical Considerations of Dementia.  Driving and Dementia: Family Conversations.  Caregiver Self Care: Nutrition and Physical Activity & The Importance of Sleep.  And more!  


Hospital Safety with Parkinson’s Disease Webinar (CG/HP)

Speakers include Dr. Barbara Leffler, a Parkinson’s Foundation Hospital Lead Ambassador and care partner to her husband, Gary Drescher. Dr. Leffler is a retired Clinical Psychologist and Registered Nurse. Gary Drescher is a Parkinson’s Foundation Ambassador who has lived with Parkinson’s Disease since 2017.  Co hosted by Dr. Zoe Kriegel Ph.D. CCC-SLP at UW   | TC: 9819 | .75 Hour

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 Living in Long Term Care Today: Maintaining Engagement (CG/HP)

Presented by Maya Pignatore, PhD.  Psychologist.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8827 | 1 Hour

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Living in Long Term Care Today: Boosting Health & Safety for Your Loved Ones (CG/HP)

Presented by Crystal Morse, MSHSA, CSW.  Infection Prevention Specialist.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8828 | 1 Hour

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Living in Long Term Care Today: Honoring and Understanding End of Life (CG/HP)

Presented by Jessica Moen, RN and Team of Laramie Hospice.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8829 | 1 Hour

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Living in Long Term Care Today: COVID 19-The Virus, Viral Spread, Immunity, Vaccination, and Treatments (CG/HP)

Presented by Jason Gigley, PhD Associate Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Wyoming.  Presented as part of the Living in Long Term Care Today Webinar Series 2023 | TC: 8830 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) How to Talk to Your Doctor: Advocating for Your Loved One (CG)

Speakers: Presenters: Dr. Tabitha Thrasher, DO, University of Wyoming Family Practice & Brittany Hager, PA-C, Wyoming Neurologic Associates

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022
| TC: 8822 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) Wyoming Dementia Together: “Introduction to Music Therapy” (CG)

Presenters: Zane Rutledge, MT-BC & Nicasia Rivera, MMT MA MT-BC with VIBES in Casper, WY

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022
| TC: 8823 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) Levels of Care (CG)

Presenters: Kenyne Humphrey, Certified Dementia Practitioner. Breanne Johnson- Breanne Johnson is the Casper Area Manager for Home Instead. Matthew Guerttman- Matthew is the CEO for Wyoming Neurologic Associates

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022
| TC: 8824 | 1 Hour

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(SWDC) Support with Personal Care and Hygiene (CG)

Presenters: Kenyne Humphrey, Certified Dementia Practitioner & Nova Simmons, Activity Coordinator

Presented as part of the Strengthening Wyoming's Dementia Community Event, November 30th, 2022
| TC: 8825 | 1 Hour

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Introduction to Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST): Make a Difference for Those with Dementia (HP)

Speakers: Debbie Hayden, RN, BNS, OTR/L, Director of Occupational Therapy at Perry County Memorial. Debbie Blessing, BS. Project Coordinator for A.T. Still University Area Health Education Centers (ATSU AHEC). Kenyne
Humphrey, Administrator of Mountain Plaza Assisted Living. | May 20th, 2022
| TC: 8817 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Learning Objectives: To introduce Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST) as a psychosocial intervention
    for persons with mild to moderate dementia. To learn how CST was designed and evaluated. To understand the key features, principles and structure of CST. To demonstrate the various methods of CST delivery.
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Music Therapy: Helping Aging Adults, Loved Ones, and the World Connect and Heal (HP)

Zane Rutledge, Music Therapist | May 20th, 2022 | TC: 8816 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Learning Objectives: Explain music therapy and its scope of clinical practice. Examine music therapy in
    memory care and the role live music plays in treatment. Explore the outcomes of memory care patients
    who received music therapy.
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SHARE for Dementia: An evidence-based dyadic intervention program (HP)

Dani Guerttman, CRT, QDCP, QDCS, Executive Director and Program Manager for Wyoming Dementia Care. Heather Comstock, BA, MSc, Dementia Care Educator, Dementia Friendly Wyoming | May 20th, 2022 | TC: 8815 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Learning Objectives: Describe the mission of SHARE. Define the five intervention goals of SHARE.
    Identify multiple benefits that persons living with dementia and their caregivers will gain from participating in the SHARE program.
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Panel Discussion: "Dear Providers: What Caregivers Would Like You to Know."(HP)

Panelists: Scott Veatch, Spousal Caregiver. Julie Grant, Family Caregiver. Carol Taylor, LCSW. | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8814 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Objectives: Understand what caregivers’ need when caring for a loved one. Identify communication
    strategies to compassionately support caregiver journeys. Discover how you can care for the family as
    your patient/client.
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It’s More Than Personal: Caring for People Living with Dementia is a Public Health Priority (HP)

Joseph Gaugler, PhD | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8809 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Learning Objectives: Understand how caregiving operates as a social determinant of health. Learn about how dementia caregiving demands policy and public health attention. Understand the mission, vision, and activities of the BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence on Dementia Caregiving.
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Advocacy and Access to Care Coordination with Family Members (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW. Elder Care Advisors Geriatric Care Management. Owner | May 19th, 2022 | TC: 8808 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Learning Objectives: Identify key persons and processes in various medical settings; that is, who you
    speak with for issue-specific best outcomes. Provide information about care partner's roles and rights
    within the health care system as advocates for their loved one. Offer support and tools for enhancing
    your knowledge and confidence as an advocate in the maze of medical landscapes.
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Help for the Caregiver: Introduction to Wyoming Dementia Together Caregiver Network (CG/HP)

Presenters: WDT Professional Support Team: Carol Taylor, LCSW. Theresa Robinett, MOT, OTR/L. Dani Guerttman, Dementia Specialist. Lea Grubbs, Familial Caregiver. Deb Vaughn, Familial Caregiver. Scott Veatch, Spousal Caregiver, Moderator. | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8803 | 1 Hour

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Understanding Behavior Change in Dementia (CG/HP)

Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP. Geriatric Psychologist | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8801 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Objectives: List additional words to describe behavior change in someone with dementia. Describe behaviors as occurring in a chain of events. Discuss how behavior and distress are forms of communication
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Responding to Distress in Dementia: Learning Core Interaction Skills (CG/HP)

Kyle S. Page, PhD, ABPP. Geriatric Psychologist | May 18th, 2022 | TC: 8802 | 1 Hour

  • From the 2022 Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit (RMAS)
  • Objectives: Identify at least 3 core skills for interacting with someone with dementia. Describe how language changes over the course of dementia. Explain how your surroundings may influence a person’s behavior .
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Caring for the Caregiver: Intro to the Caregiver Network (CG/HP)

Sabine Schenck and Carol Taylor, LCSW  | November 4th, 2020 | TC: 6887 | 1 Hour

From the 2020 Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series 2020 - Week 1

Supporting caregivers of people with dementia during the holiday season.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Resiliency and Mindfulness during the Holidays (CG/HP)

Heidi Maxwell, PsyD  | November 18th, 2020 | TC: 6888 | 1 Hour

From the 2020 Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series 2020 - Week 2

Supporting caregivers of people with dementia during the holiday season.

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Caring for the Caregiver: Communicating with Family and Friends during the Holidays (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | December 2nd, 2020 | TC: 6889 | 1 Hour

From the 2020 Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series 2020 - Week 3

Supporting caregivers of people with dementia during the holiday season.

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Dementia and Your Changing Financial Abilities (CG/HP)

Kyle Page, PhD  | May 24th, 2019 | TC: 6800 | 1 Hour

From the 2019 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series - Money and Memory: How to Stay Involved and Plan for the Future - Week 1

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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How We Can Help: Supporting Someone with Dementia (CG/HP)

Kyle Page, PhD  | May 31st, 2019 | TC: 6801 | 1 Hour

From the 2019 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series - Money and Memory: How to Stay Involved and Plan for the Future - Week 2

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimers - Part 1 (CG/HP)

Janet Lewis  | June 7th, 2019 | TC: 6802 | 1 Hour

From the 2019 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series - Money and Memory: How to Stay Involved and Plan for the Future - Week 3

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimers - Part 2 (CG/HP)

Janet Lewis  | June 14th, 2019 | TC: 6803 | 1 Hour

From the 2019 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series - Money and Memory: How to Stay Involved and Plan for the Future - Week 4

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Medicare Annual Wellness Visit - Learning Modules

Wyoming Primary Care Association is pleased to be working with the Wyoming Center on Aging at the University of Wyoming on an effort to encourage more seniors to take advantage of their Annual Wellness Visit (AWV).   The Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider (PCP) to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan may help prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. Keep in mind that the AWV is not a head-to-toe physical. Also, this service is similar to but separate from the one-time Welcome to Medicare preventive visit.


Partners in Caring: Walking the Dementia Journey Together” (CG/HP)

Moderator; Carol Taylor, LCSW. Elder Care Advisors
Panelists: Claudia Colnar, Friendly Visitor (for persons living with dementia without a care-giver); Jan and Dave Linda (Jan has been diagnosed with dementia, in the early stages, and Dave is her husband & CG).
| TC: 6860

  • Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 3rd, 2018 | 1 hour

  • Learning Objectives: Learn about the evolving relationship between care partners as they navigate the journey together; Experience care support offered by a friendly visitor to a community elder.

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Navigating the Caregiver Journey (CG/HP)

Stella Montano  | TC: 6858

  • Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 3rd, 2018 | 1 hour

  • Learning Objectives: Understand the importance of caring for the caregiver and come away with three tips that will help cre-ate balance for the caregiver and the person they are caring for; Learn how to create a “caring circle” for the caregiver and their loved one that includes support and resources from family, professionals and the community; Learn a few engagement and communication techniques that will lessen the stress and burden for the caregiver and their loved one

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Providing Support and Care for Persons Living with Dementia and their Care Partners using evidence-based programs (SHARE, BRI Care Consultation, CarePRO) Panel”(CG/HP)

Heather Comstock, Dementia Friendly WY; Robin Barry, PhD, WyCOA | TC: 6871

  • Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 4th, 2018 | 1 hour

  • Learning Objectives: Identify 2 educational or supportive WY programs for people with dementia and/or their caregivers.  Describe the theoretical frameworks of the SHARE, BRI care consultation, and CarePro programs.  Describe why it is important for educational and supportive dementia programming to be evidence-based.

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Importance of Dementia Screening, Good Communication and Follow-up Care to support Families (CG/HP)

Presenters: Wendy Ostlind, RN. Volunteer, Dementia Friendly Wyoming and Louisa Crosby, NP. Geriatric Trauma Program, Managing Nurse Practitioner. | TC: 6873

  • Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 4th, 2018 | 1.25 hour

  • Learning Objectives: Identify the barriers to as well as the importance of diagnosis of cognitive decline.  Identify treatment and management strategies.  Visualize a comprehensive continuum of care for those experiencing cognitive decline, as well as their families and care-givers

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Positive Approach to Care and Validation: Tools for Supporting Care Partners in Their Care of Persons Living with Dementia (CG/HP)

Heather Comstock, Dementia Friendly WY | TC: 6874

  • Filmed at the 2018 Wyoming Conference on Aging | October 4th, 2018 | 1.25 hour

  • Learning Objectives: Gain knowledge about Positive Physical Approach to Care, an evidence informed philosophy of care.  Learn how to connect empathetically with persons with Alzheimer’s by practicing the Validation Method.  Understand how the Virtual Dementia Tour, a scientifically proven method, motivates compassion-ate action in caring for persons living with dementia.

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Technology Tips for Caregivers: Making it Easier (CG/HP)

Amy Goyer  | 1 Hour | TC: 6831

  • Filmed at the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit 2017 | June 14th, 2017

  • Learning Objectives: learn ways technology can make the lives of caregivers easier; Introduce apps that help organize and coordinate caregivers and caregiver teams; Introduce technology “gadgets” that help keep loved ones safe; Learn about types of technology that help long (or short) distance caregivers; Understand how to search for technology to meet unique caregiving needs

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Advanced Care Planning (CG/HP)

Pamela Oiler, LCSW  | May 11th, 2018 | TC: 6810 | 1 Hour

From the 2018 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Resources for You - Week 1

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Caregiving Values in Action (CG/HP)

Robin Barry, PhD  | May 18th, 2018 | TC: 6811 | 1 Hour

From the 2018 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Resources for You - Week 2

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Identifying Community Resources (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | May 25th, 2018 | TC: 6812 | 1 Hour

From the 2018 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Resources for You - Week 3

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Medicaid Made Easy (CG/HP)

Cathy Carlisle  | June 1st, 2018 | TC: 6813 | 1 Hour

Ffrom the 2018 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Resources for You - Week 4

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Understanding Medicare (CG/HP)

Dana Pepmeier  | June 1st, 2018 | TC: 6814 | 1 Hour

Ffrom the 2018 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Resources for You - Week 5

Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Choosing to Care (CG/HP)

Amy Goyer  | June 14th, 2017 | TC: 6830

1 Hour
Filmed at the Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit 2017
Learning Objectives:
  • Understand the challenges facing family caregivers
  • Learn of ways to receive help for caregiving
  • Learn of ways to fill their own tanks so they have the energy for caregiving
  • Understand ways to build a caregiving team
  • Understand the ways their own mindset determines their resilience and how to adjust their mindset
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Positive Communication with Your Loved One (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | May 19th, 2017 | TC: 6832 | 1 Hour

From the 2017 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Caring for You - Week 1
Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.
 
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Role Changes and Family Dynamics (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | May 26th, 2017 | TC: 6833 | 1 Hour

From the 2017 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Caring for You - Week 1
Purpose:  To provide family care partners information and resources related to dementia and self-care.

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Creating a Circle of Care (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | June 2nd, 2017 | TC: 6834

1 Hour | From the 2017 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Caring for You - Week 3
 
Learning Objectives
  • Learn how to create a circle of care
  • Identify who is in your circle of care; what relationships, services and assistance are available to you; where to access support; when to access support; and how to add to your circle
  • Learn about formal and informal services and resources available
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Resiliency Practices for Care Partners (CG/HP)

Carol Taylor, LCSW  | June 9th, 2017 | TC: 6835

1 Hour
From the 2017 Dementia Caregiver Webinar Series: Caring for You - Week 4
 
Learning Objectives:
  • Begin to identify your needs, what can be delegated, and what you are willing to delegate
  • Discern needs versus wants
  • Learn how to take time for yourself and identify activities that can help you feel better
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