La pédida de auditiva: condición crónica con efectos emocionales

La pérdida de audición es la tercera enfermedad crónica más común experimentado por los adultos mayores de 65 años. Se sabe que contribuyen a problemas tales como el aislamiento social, y la depresión. Esto afectaría a la capacidad de una persona de edad para disfrutar de muchas de las actividades recomendadas para mantenerlos interesados ​​en su comunidad.

Cómo contratar a un cuidador privado

Description: Sherwin Sheik, Founder & CEO of CareLinx, will help you better prepare for interviewing and hiring a private caregiver to take care of your loved one. Learn the right questions to ask upfront during the interview process, the most important points that families need to consider when hiring a private duty caregiver, and points of compatibility for a caregiver in order to ensure a safe and happy environment. From April 4, 2013.

Manejando el estrés de un cuidador familiar: LA FAMILIA (INGLÉS)

Description: Dr. Amy D'Aprix discusses the stress faced by anyone who is caring for an older adult, and offers solutions on how to manage that stress. We introduce the extent of caregiver stress, outline signs that stress might be affecting you, and offer tips on dealing with special caregiving considerations. From July 25, 2012.

Manejando el estrés de un cuidador familiar

Description: Dr. Amy D'Aprix discusses the stress faced by anyone who is caring for an older adult, and offers solutions on how to manage that stress. We introduce the extent of caregiver stress, outline signs that stress might be affecting you, and offer tips on dealing with special caregiving considerations. From July 18, 2012.

Envejecimiento y meditación Abril 25 (en inglés) 10:00 AM Pacific / 11:00 AM Mountain / 12:00 PM Central / 1:00 PM Eastern

Este seminario analizará tanto las contribuciones potenciales de la investigación, y disponible sobre la práctica de meditación para los adultos mayores. La naturaleza de la práctica de la meditación, y su razón de ser en lo que se refiere a las características únicas de los adultos mayores, se describirá y se explorará reciente investigación neurobiológica pertinente a la meditación y el envejecimiento. Hora mundial Husos Horarios

Cuidando alguien con Alzheimer: la familia

Description: Dr. Amy D'Aprix offers a how-to look at caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Instead of focusing on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and possible cures for Alzheimer’s, the emphasis of this webinar is on the care and dignity of the individual in order to help them live a more fulfilling life. From June 27, 2012.
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Cuidando de alguien con Alzheimer

Description: Dr. Amy D'Aprix offers a how-to look at caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Instead of focusing on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and possible cures for Alzheimer’s, the emphasis of this webinar is on the care and dignity of the individual in order to help them live a more fulfilling life. From June 20, 2012.
ASA  Homeinstead

Cuidando la mente, el cuerpo el alma del adulto mayor

Description: Dr. Amy D'Aprix outlines the physical and emotional signs of aging, such as loss of energy or changes in mood that can inadvertently increase the risk of an older adult losing their independence. This webinar will outline these signs, as well as attention signals and environmental clues that might point to cognitive decline. Suggestions to engage an older adults’ mind, body and spirit will also be covered, as well as the fears older adults have about aging and how to address them. February 2013.

Autobiografía guiada

Description: Guided Autobiography uses life review techniques to assist older adults to recall and organize their life stories. The process includes memory-priming questions based on common life themes and writing assignments. With Cheryl Svensson. From June 3, 2010

Cómo ayudar al adulto mayor a manejar su medicación: la familia

Description: Whether it’s scheduling challenges, financial concerns, refills, or handling side effects, the issues surrounding an older adult’s medication can be daunting. Dr. Amy D'Aprix outlines ways to assist in medication management for anyone caring for an older parent, other relative or friend. The difficulties many older adults have managing their medications and ways to offer help will be detailed. From April 25, 2012.

Navegando en la marea de cuidados del adulto Mayor

Description: Family caregivers often face confusion when dealing with the many doctors, medications, appointments and other vital information necessary to help their senior loved ones. Dr. Amy D'Aprix outlines issues such as critical medical information to know, document gathering, and doctor and medication management so that caregivers can better manage their seniors' care, as well as be prepared for potential emergencies. From May 23, 2012. 

Navegando en la maraña de cuidados de medicación (en inglés)

Description: Family caregivers often face confusion when dealing with the many doctors, medications, appointments and other vital information necessary to help their senior loved ones. Dr. Amy D'Aprix outlines issues such as critical medical information to know, document gathering, and doctor and medication management so that caregivers can better manage their seniors' care, as well as be prepared for potential emergencies. April 16 2012 ASA

.Tips y recursos: Preparación para una emergencia (en inglés)

Description: Beth Kallmyer and Pam Allweiss discuss how to plan for the challenges of dealing with an emergency situation involving people with chronic conditions. From August 12, 2010.
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Aprendiendo a vivir después del diagnóstico

Description: Teepa Snow outlines how both the person with dementia and their care partner can learn more about themselves and each other so that the day goes better. Personality traits, environmental and activity preferences and stress indicators and reducers are also covered. Emphasis will be put on the importance of helping the care partner and the person with dementia reach out to others so that each has options and support beyond the other person. From January 8, 2013.
Senior Helpers    Alzheimer´s Foundation of America

Evaluación cognitiva para una población que envejece

Description: Cognitive assessment is a critical component of both brain fitness and medical management, and proper assessment tools are essential. Dr. Ralph Kiernan examines the specific needs of an aging population, as well as five major areas of cognition. Available methods of cognitive assessment are explored, along with the design of one of these methods: the Cognistat Assessment System. From June 28, 2011. ASA

2012: Envejeciendo en América

Description: This special web seminar about the 2012 Aging in America Conference in Washington, DC, offers insight and answers from the conference team. Anne de Lemos, Senior Director of Diversity Programs and Member Inclusion, and Anita Renzetti, Senior Director of Educational Programs, host this session. The goal is to help our attendees get the most out of the conference, so there will be ample tips on how to do so. An extended Q&A session with the conference team is also available to address your questions. March 15, 2012. ASA

2011 Envejeciendo en América

Description: ASA staff members Carole Anderson, Anne de Lemos, and Anita Renzetti offer valuable insight into the many facets of Aging in America, including general sessions, workshops, and poster sessions. Learn about various online functions related to the conference site, including the Faculty Ready Room, the itinerary planner, and “Search the Sessions”March 24, 2011.
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Cómo la filantropía puede ayudar: envejecimiento

Description: Kathy Greenlee, Assistant Secretary for Aging, speaks about "The Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act: Why Philanthropy Should Care." Find out about the work of the Administration on Aging and how your community can respond to the challenges of meeting the needs of community-based direct service programs for the elderly in the years to come. New GIA CEO John Feather discusses the challenges of the OAA reauthorization with Secretary Greenlee. From January 10, 2012

Desarrollando comunidades amistosas para los mayores

Description: John Beard, Director of the Department of Ageing and Life Course with the World Health Organization in Geneva, details how making cities and communities age-friendly is one of the most effective local policy approaches for responding to demographic ageing. Older persons play a crucial role in their communities, and these contributions can only be ensured if they enjoy good health and if societies address their needs. The WHO Age-friendly Environments Programme is an international effort to address the environmental and social factors that contribute to active and healthy ageing. John Feather, Grantmakers In Aging CEO, moderates the session. From December 10, 2012.
World Health Organization (español)
Grant Makers in Aging

Cómo probar el potencial de los adultos mayores de 50

Description: Diana Doyle, Administrative Director of the Community Experience Partnership, James Gillis Project Manager of the Community Experience Partnership, Kate Schmid, Program Director of the Community Foundation, and Terry Kaelber, Project Director for New York City’s Community Experience Partnership initiative at United Neighborhood Houses of NY, describe the impact, tell the stories, and outline the strategies for success from the Community Experience Partnership—a network of nine community foundations, from urban and rural locales, that are engaging older adults to tackle serious local issues. This webinar showcases strategies used, highlights lessons learned and provides practical examples to take this work to your community. From November 15, 2012.
Community Experience Partnership