Caregiver Survival: Recognizing Burnout
Continuing Education Units Webinar
| Title | Caregiver Survival: Recognizing Burnout |
|---|---|
| Date | Thursday, November 9, 2023 |
| Time | 1 p.m. EST |
| Cost | Free |
| Credit | Includes 1 complimentary CE credit*
This webinar is designed for social workers, case managers, care coordinators, nurses, caregivers, and other senior care professionals. |
| Webinar | Register |
Join us for an enthusiastic delivery of how to endure the emotional roller coaster of caregiving. This one-hour webinar covers the signs of caregiver burnout, practical steps to reduce the physical and mental effects of stress, and communication strategies to lead difficult respite care conversations. The discussion also breaks down the first, second and last presentations of dementia, with helpful communication tips and tools you can apply to your care setting.
Participants will be able to:
- Identify common emotions and behaviors among caregivers.
- Recognize the signs of caregiver stress and burnout.
- Create a caregiver survival plan.
- Apply communication strategies to assist with dementia-specific behaviors.
About the Presenter:
Jill Gafner Livingston, BSBM, CDP, is a behavior-based trainer, a public speaker, an author, and the owner of Global Training Experts, LLC. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, earning her credential through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Whereas she acknowledges the benefit of her credential, Jill sees her highest achievement as surviving 21 years of caregiving for her husband, who had lung cancer, brain cancer and dementia, all while raising a family and managing the chaos. Jill published “Personal Positioning for the Caregiver” in 2006 (Aardvark Global Publishing) to help other caregivers manage the incredible challenges of caregiving.
*This webinar is designed for professionals and family caregivers. Eligible professionals can claim ONE FREE CE credit within 60 days of the live webinar by attending the live event or watching the recorded program. For a list of approved accreditation providers and other information, visit https://asaging.org/ceu-information.
