ALS Caregiver Webinar Series
The ALS Association Florida Chapter recognizes the importance of caring for the caregiver. We know that living with ALS affects more than just the people with the diagnosis, but family and loved ones as well. Our "Caring for the Caregiver" webinar series is an important resource for ALS caregivers to share and discuss topics together while both gaining and providing support. We are not in this alone, we are in this together.
The "Caring for the Caregiver" webinar series is sponsored by:
Upcoming Events:
January 31, 2024 | 1:30pm | Guided Meditation: Finding Your Inner Resource
Facilitator: Judie Bortness, MS
Past Events:
August 29, 2023 | 1pm-2:30pm | Caring for YOU, the Caregiver
Facilitator: Dr. Allan Ribbler, PhD
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June 8, 2023: Preparing for a Hurricane - for ALS Family Caregivers
Discussion: Steven Lerner, FPEM, CEM, NEMEA, senior planner for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management will discuss hurricane preparedness for families affected by ALS in Florida.
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December 16, 2022 from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Home Mods to Make ALS Caregiving Easier - for ALS Family Caregivers
Presenter: Cindi Petito, OTR/L, ATP, CAPS, CEAC, CLIPP
Discussion: Adapting your living environment to meet your changing needs will become a necessity as the ALS progresses. Environmental modifications can help you to stay safe and retain your independence for as long as possible. They can also lower your caregiver’s risk for injury, by making tasks such as assisting with transferring and repositioning less physically taxing.
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May 26, 2022: Preparing for a Hurricane - for ALS Family Caregivers
Discussion: Steven Lerner, FPEM, CEM, NEMEA, senior planner for the Seminole County Office of Emergency Management will discuss hurricane preparedness for families affected by ALS in Florida.
March 24, 2022: Frontal Temporal Dementia (FTD) and Cognitive Changes as They Relate to ALS
Topic: How caregivers can help their loved ones experiencing FTD
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November 17, 2021: Stress Management and Self-Care
Topic: Stress management and self-care for caregivers in the ALS community
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August 12, 2021: Anticipatory Grief
Topic: Anticipatory grief, a feeling of grief occurring before an impending loss
May 27, 2021: What to Expect When Roles Change, Shifting Family Dynamics
Topic: Florida ALS community volunteers discuss the roles as an Adult Child, Parent, Sibling, and Survivor for those living with ALS
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March 4, 2021: Safety First - Transfer Training
Topic: Best practices and visual demonstrations on how caregivers can safely transfer who they're caring for from one place to the other
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November 19, 2020: Coping, Self-Care & The Holiday Season webinar
Topic: How to examine stress and utilize methods of self-care to cope, especially during the holiday season
