Live Online Chats with Alzheimer's Experts
Upcoming Live Chats:
Prepare to Care
Live chat with expert Lakelyn Hogan and April Ibarra
January 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm EST
Live Chat with expert: Lakelyn Hogan and April IbarraCaregiving is not something that most people plan for. Unfortunately, families are often thrown into the role as a result of a crisis but there is much families can do to proactively prepare to care. Talking with aging loved ones and helping them create a plan for how they want to live out their later stages of life, provides older adults with more control and freedom. It also can help to ensure that their wishes are communicated, so when they need more help, family and friends will know what is important to them, and why.
Join Home Instead Gerontologists Lakelyn Hogan, Ph.D. and April Ibarra as they discuss what caregivers should be planning for, including:
- Key conversations to have with aging loved ones on health, safety, independence, finances and end of life wishes
- What to expect as older adults progress from independence to needing more support
- The options for care and professional support
- Communication tips to engage in these important conversations
Chat Archive:
What it Means to Live Well to the End
Live Chat with Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider
Oct 15, 2020
Alzheimer's and Dementia in Communities of Color
Live Chat with Stephanie J. Monroe and Jason Resendez
Sept 29, 2020
Caregiving Trends & Their Impact on Alzheimer’s Caregivers
Live Chat with C. Grace Whiting
JUl 24, 2020
Making the Connection: How to Talk (and Listen) to People Living with Dementia
Live Chat with David Troxel
May 20, 2020
Caring for someone with Frontotemporal Degeneration
Live Chat with Matthew Sharp & Deena Chisholm
Mar 19, 2020
Moving from ‘Why me?’ to ‘What’s next?’
Live Chat with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Huling Hummel
Feb 20, 2020
Diminishing Stress During the Holidays
Live Chat with Lakelyn Hogan and Molly Carpenter
Dec 10, 2019
Family Dynamics in Caregiving: How to Improve Communication & Make Decisions Together
Live Chat with Terry Frangiosa
Nov 19, 2019
Boundaries in Caregiving: Preventing & Avoiding the Martyr Syndrome
Live Chat with Jennifer Fitzpatrick
Aug 20, 2019
Updates from Leaders in Alzheimer’s Research & Caregiving
Live Chat with Lakelyn Hogan
Jul 30, 2019
Making the Longest Days of Caregiving Seem Shorter
Live Chat with Lori La Bay
June 21, 2019
Caring for Someone with Lewy Body Dementia
Live Chat with expert Angela Taylor
June 7, 2018
Preparing for the Final Years
Live Chat with expert Dr. Julie Masters
May 16, 2018 at 1:00pm EDT
Tips for Socializing with Someone Living with Dementia
Live Chat with expert Jennifer FitzPatrick
Apr 18, 2018 at 1:00pm EDT
Frontotemporal Degeneration
Live Chat with expert Sharon Denny
Feb 27, 2018 at 1:00pm EST
Preparing for the Long Haul
Live Chat with expert Anne Tumlinson
January 11, 2018 at 1:00pm EST
Practical Ways for Dementia Care Partners to Find Respite
Live Chat with expert Karen Garner
December 12, 2017 at 12:00pm EST
Relationship Centered Dementia Care
Live Chat with expert David Troxell
November 16, 2017 at 3:00pm EST
Practical Dementia Care Techniques
Live Chat with expert Molly Carpenter
October 30, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
The Post-Caregiving Journey
Live Chat with expert Karen Garner
September 6, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
Music Therapy for Dementia
Live Chat with expert Rachelle Norman
August 9, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
Living with Alzheimer's Disease
Live Chat with expert Michael Ellenbogen
July 11, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
What to Expect After a Dementia Diagnosis
Live Chat with expert Diane Hendricks
May 16, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
Legal & Estate Planning for Alzheimer's Families
Live Chat with expert LeRoy Peterson
April 18, 2017 at 5:00pm EDT
Coping with the Emotions of Caregiving
Live Chat with expert Mary Martinez
March 15, 2018 at 5:00pm EDT
Relationships & Dementia
Live Chat with expert Karen Garner
February 28, 2017 at 5:00pm EST
Making Care Decisions for Your Loved One
Live Chat with expert Karen Garner
January 31, 2017 at 5:00pm EST
Alzheimer's & Wandering Prevention
Live Chat with expert Sue Paul
September 22, 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT
Warning Signs of Unsafe Driving Friendly Activities
Live Chat with expert Sue Paul
June 30, 2016 at 5:00 pm EDT
Indoor & Outdoor Alzheimer's Friendly Activities
Live Chat with expert Karen Garner
March 24, 2016 at 5:00 pm EST
Family Dynamics in Caregiving: How to Improve Communication, Develop Teamwork & Make Decisions Together
Live Chat with Molly Carpenter
December 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
Coping, Surviving, & Even Thriving as a Family Caregiver.
Live Chat with Karen Garner
November 17, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
The Importance of Early Detection
Live Chat with Molly Carpenter
October 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care: Where We've Been & Where We're Going
Live Chat with David Troxel
September 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
Asking for Help, Getting Help, & Accepting Help
Live Chat with Molly Carpenter
July 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
Tips for Traveling With a Loved One Who Has Dementia
Live Chat with David Troxel
June 30, 2015 at 5:00 pm EDT
Tips and Advice on Difficult Behaviors
Live chat with David Troxel
April 21, 2015 at 5:00 pm EST
Caregiving Challenges
Live chat with expert Molly Carpenter
February 26, 2015 at 5:00 pm EST
A New Year Brings a Fresh Start to Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others
Live chat with expert Karen Garner
January 29, 2015 at 5:00 pm EST
We invite you to share your thoughts and experiences with respect to this important topic. To that end, please note that any comment or question you elect to submit may be republished by Home Instead, Inc. and/or any of its independently owned and operated Home Instead Senior Care® franchise offices (collectively, “Home Instead”). By submitting your comment or question, you irrevocably grant Home Instead permission and authorization to republish your comment or question, in complete or partial form, in connection with any works that Home Instead may create, and waive any right to approve or inspect such republication. While we would welcome and appreciate your feedback and insight, please do not submit your comment or question if you do not agree to these conditions.