Live Online Chats with Alzheimer's Experts
Upcoming Live Chats:
Faith’s Role in the Caregiving Journey
Live chat with expert Rick Hamlin
March 28, 2019 at 1:00 pm EDT
Rick Hamlin is the executive editor of Guideposts and author of numerous books exploring the power of prayer and faith. His book Ten Prayers You Can’t Live Without was published in 2013 and discusses how you can talk with God about anything. Rick will share encouragement on how to cultivate a relationship with faith and the key roles faith and prayer play in managing a dementia diagnosis and its progression.
Chat Archive:
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
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