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We take a look at the impact of caregiving and working outside the home on both caregivers and their employers. Caring for an aging or disabled loved one is one of the hardest and most demanding jobs someone can take on. As our aging population rapidly increases, employers need to be aware of the growing...

Our speaker today is Lori Mitchell, a Health Educator, former hospital manager, and hands-on caregiver for five family members over more than 30 years. She’s seen so much and learned so much while caring for her loved ones who’ve had strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and many other issues of aging. One thing she knows for sure is...

Caring for a loved one often results in extra stress, no matter how rewarding the experience. This can be especially true for military family caregivers with so many cultural differences between military and civilian life. In this episode, we have Evan Rush with the Nevada Dept of Veteran Affairs and Justin Chavez with AARP, who...

Over one million people in the US have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD)-the second most common neurodegenerative disease globally. Its chronic nature disturbs motor and non-motor systems, causing a wide range of complex physical and social implications that vary by person and disease progression. Recognizing many unmet needs, The Continuum in Reno, NV developed...

Powerful Tools for Caregivers helps caregivers take better care of themselves alongside their loved ones. The information presented is an overview of a 6-week workshop. In this presentation, caregivers will learn self-care tools to reduce stress, better manage emotions, increase self-confidence, and utilize local resources. Our speakers today are Terry Maurer and Richard Davis, from...

In honor of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness month, we’ve invited our local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association to speak today. The Alzheimer’s Association leads the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our speakers today are Denise...

Just because someone has a disability or is aging doesn't mean they aren't capable of making decisions about their lives. Learn about supported decision making in Nevada and relevant laws including types of advances directives, supported decision making agreements, and guardianship as a last resort with guest speaker, Jennifer M. Richards, Esq. Chief Elder &...

The day-to-day stress of caregiving a loved one can take it's toll on your health and wellbeing. In recognition of April’s national Stress Awareness Month, Cheryl Dinnell, Executive Director of the Nevada Lifespan Respite Care Coalition, will talk about her years as a caregiver and discuss respite as a way to de-stress. Let's talk about...

"Conversations with Caregivers: How to Access the Covid-19 Vaccine" is the first of an on-going series of free virtual presentations hosted by the Nevada Caregivers Coalition to help inform and educate caregivers about available resources. The entire vaccine rollout has been confusing. In this presentation, we will hear from two Nevada-based vaccine/public health experts who...