Courses

Explore the critical issue of the caregiver crisis in this 46-minute TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the challenges faced by an estimated 44 million people who provide full-time or part-time care for the elderly, disabled veterans, new mothers, the injured, and the sick. Examine the far-reaching impact of this crisis on the entire nation and understand the lack of tools, support systems, and training available to caregivers. Engage with thought-provoking discussions on potential innovations that could be developed to support the caregiver community and address this pressing societal issue.

Explore essential survival and self-care techniques for caregivers in this 54-minute conference talk from the 2022 National Scleroderma Foundation Education Conference. Learn about the challenges of chronic illness caregiving, recognize signs of burnout, and discover practical tools to maintain well-being. Gain insights on advocating for patients, finding assistance, and navigating healthcare processes. Delve into self-care strategies, including the importance of pets, gratitude practices, and setting boundaries. Understand the dynamic nature of caregiving and access valuable resources to support your journey as a caregiver.

Explore the challenges of ageing and caregiving In an ageing population, issues relating to older people will increase, putting more strain on caregivers of older people. Whether you’re a formal caregiver in an institution or an informal carer for a family member, caring for older people can impact your physical, emotional, and social wellbeing. On this three-week course, you’ll learn crucial stress management techniques to improve your wellbeing and the care you give. By the end, you’ll know how to provide better care for older people and yourself. Learn to spot the signs of caregiver stress Knowing how to spot the signs of stress is key in helping to prevent burnout. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to identify the signs of caregiver stress to ensure you are not neglecting yourself. You’ll explore stress indicators such as prolonged fatigue, change in appetite, and physical and mental burnouts. Discover tips for stress management With an understanding of the signs of stress, you’ll learn the techniques to help with stress management. You’ll cover a broad range of tips to help you take better care of yourself – from daily routines and the importance of rest to more specific issues such as managing your finances. Learn from the experts at Universiti Malaya Throughout the course, you’ll be guided by the specialists at the Universiti Malaya. With their expertise in the research and training of caregivers, you’ll finish the course with the knowledge and skills to take better care of yourself and older people. This course is designed for anyone who is a caregiver of older people – whether in a professional or personal setting. As we move towards an aged nation, caregivers of older persons are highly valued and in-demand skills in our society.

Explore a comprehensive video lecture on dementia caregiving techniques and strategies. Learn about physical techniques, cuing strategies, and communication methods to improve care interactions with individuals living with dementia. Gain insights from Beth Nolan, PhD, Director of Research and Policy at Positive Approach to Care® (PAC), as she shares her expertise in gerontology and applied behavior analysis. Discover how to connect emotionally with dementia patients and enhance your caregiving skills. Access valuable resources and information to become a more effective care partner in this 1 hour 33 minute presentation from MassGeneralHospital's Dementia Care Collaborative.

Explore the complexities of caregiving in this 56-minute seminar from Stanford University. Delve into the responsibilities, issues, conflicts, solutions, and resources available to caregivers, with a focus on maintaining personal well-being and healthy relationships. Gain valuable insights on balancing caregiving duties with self-care, addressing common challenges, and accessing support systems. Learn strategies for effective communication, stress management, and preserving personal identity while providing care for others. Discover how to navigate the emotional and practical aspects of caregiving to ensure both the caregiver and care recipient thrive in their relationship.

Support, honor, love, encouragement and tools to aid our heroes who engage in home healthcare. What you'll learn: KNOW - that there is helpKNOW - where to find helpKNOW - that you are not aloneKNOW - that you matter and that great care is possible Need Help? Feeling overwhelmed by your role as a caregiver? Looking for tools to help you navigate around and over obstacles that normally plague caregivers?THen thsi course is for you. Loaded with personal storeis and detail and solutions to everyday stuggles that a caregiver faces.You will look at issues related to support in the areas of: Care managementLegal mattersSupport teamFinancesMedical insuranceNursing home and assistant living care.It should take you about 2 hours to get through all the segments. I would recommend doing it in chunks. Make sure to download the notes so it will be easier to follow along.Thanks for taking this journey with me.

Explore essential aspects of cancer caregiving in this informative panel discussion led by Stanford Health Care Medical Oncologist, Dr. Milana Dolezal. Gain valuable insights into resources available for caregivers, strategies to combat caregiver fatigue and burnout, effective ways to support caregivers, techniques for maintaining mental well-being, and guidance on navigating the challenges of being a caregiver. Learn from the experiences and expertise of medical professionals and cancer caregivers as they share their knowledge on this crucial topic.

Learn essential nutrition and self-care strategies specifically designed for caregivers in this 30-minute webinar led by registered dietitian nutritionist Dana Fryer, MS, RDN. Discover practical approaches to maintaining personal wellness through proper food choices and nutritional habits while managing caregiving responsibilities. Gain valuable insights into balancing self-care with caring for others, understanding the vital connection between nutrition and caregiver well-being, and implementing sustainable dietary practices that support physical and emotional health during demanding caregiving periods.

Explore the crucial topic of caregiver support in this informative 38-minute session from WVCTSI Project ECHO Psychiatry. Gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by caregivers and learn effective strategies to provide them with essential support. Discover resources and techniques to help caregivers maintain their own well-being while caring for others, and understand the importance of addressing caregiver burnout and stress. Delve into practical approaches for enhancing caregiver resilience and improving the overall quality of care provided to patients.

Learn essential strategies for maintaining personal well-being while serving as a caregiver to cancer patients in this 57-minute presentation by Dr. Kelcie Willis from Mass General Cancer Center. Explore common sources of caregiver stress, discover practical approaches for handling both day-to-day caregiving challenges and emotional difficulties, and gain valuable insights into implementing effective self-care routines. Access resources specifically designed to support caregivers and get an exclusive look at the groundbreaking research being conducted through the Caregiver Research Program. Delivered as part of the Cancer Center Series, this collaborative presentation between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the Cancer Center at Mass General provides vital support for those dedicated to caring for loved ones affected by cancer.

Learn and apply effective tools and practices to reduce stress, boost productivity, and do more of what matters What you'll learn: Redefine self-care and productivity based on your needs and idealsUnderstand the necessity of self-care for wellness and productivityAssess where you spend your time and energy (and where you want to)Learn and implement the 3 pillars of a productive planRedesign your day-to-day schedule to reflect your prioritiesDevelop ways to manage stress and build healthy habitsGain practical techniques for maintaining and evaluating your progressAnd more! Enhance your productivity and invest your energy into the areas of work and life that are most meaningful, according to you. Join Productivity Coach and Wellness Specialist, Melissa Steginus, in learning and applying personal, practical tools to transform the way you work and live. Whatever your role or schedule, this class will guide you through the ‘why’s and ‘how’s of practicing self-care for increased productivity and purpose throughout each day.This class is structured to bridge the gap between knowledge and action. If you're ready to put what you know about self-care, mindfulness, and healthy habits into practice (and seeing results!), this class is for you. Here's what you'll do:Identify your needs and goalsAssess your current lifestyle (does it meet your needs and move you toward your goals?)Determine specific changes you want and maybe need to makeDevelop a plan to work more productively, fulfill your needs, and move toward goals that are meaningful to youBut that’s just the beginning! The purpose of this class is to lay the foundation for a long-term self-care practice that is personal, purposeful, and practical. That's why this class also contains instructions for a personal project.Here's what you'll gain:Align your thoughts, practices, and day-to-day schedule with your needs and prioritiesDevelop effective ways to identify stressors, manage your stress, and stick to healthy habitsGain skills, tools, and self-awareness for growth and success, according to your termsWork productively, fulfill your needs, and spend more time doing the stuff that mattersInvest in your well-being and expect meaningful growth. Start moving forward today!

This course is designed for people interested in developing skills in caregiver care, regardless of whether or not they have a background in healthcare. Throughout the training, participants will learn to address the realities of the caregiver role, whether to improve their well-being, reduce the emotional and physical burden they face, or out of academic interest. In light of the growth of chronic conditions and the increasing demand for care, this course highlights the importance of supporting caregivers, who have often been rendered invisible and neglected. Participants will be able to understand the value of caregiver care, their context, and their role, developing key competencies to meet the challenges of caring for people with chronic conditions. Through updated content on the context of care and fundamental concepts related to caregiver well-being, topics such as anxiety, depression, loneliness, and overload that affect those who take on the role of caring for a loved one will be addressed. In addition, global research results on the profile and health of family caregivers will be presented, offering a panoramic and in-depth view of this crucial topic. The evidence and recommendations will consolidate a broad understanding of the importance of caring for caregivers in the context of chronic diseases, providing practical tools to improve their quality of life and support in their role. This course is an excellent opportunity for those who wish to acquire in-depth knowledge about caregiving in chronic situations and generate a positive impact on the well-being of caregivers.

What impact can art and the humanities have on patient care? Can art enhance medical caregivers’ powers of observation and humanize their interactions with patients? Through presence alone, can caregivers heal what they cannot cure? In Artful Medicine: Art’s Power to Enrich Patient Care, we will explore the meaning of medical professionalism, techniques for a humanistic approach to caregiving, and the positive impact of humanism on clinical outcomes. By looking closely at works of art that portray empathy in human interaction, caregivers can discover their common humanity with patients. Caregivers can also hone observation skills that help paint a portrait of a patient as a person and not a collection of symptoms, lab tests, and scans. Through presence at the patient’s side, unmediated by technology, a caregiver can make the patient feel cared for in addition to being treated. One needn’t be a caregiver to benefit from this course—though all of us have probably been cared for at some point and can therefore easily relate to the importance of a humanistic approach to caregiving. Anyone interested in how art can be used to enhance observational and empathic skills will find this application to medical humanism fascinating. We will: Explore elements of professionalism and humanism, why they are critical to patient care, and how they are threatened by technology that increasingly distances caregivers from patients; Analyze art for form, narrative, and technique; Practice techniques used by art educators to enhance observation and improve diagnostic skills; Examine works of art for the professional behaviors they exemplify; Apply techniques to patient care that will help humanize interactions, so caregivers can refocus their attention on patients and families and enhance their understanding of behaviors critical to healing; and Identify with both the caregiver’s and the patient’s points of view. This MOOC is inspired by residential seminar taught by Dr. Schiffman at Brown University's Warren Alpert School of Medicine under the name The Doc's HeArt: Reflecting on Professional Values Through Art, and is especially relevant for healthcare professionals who are interested in differentiating themselves in their given or prospective field.

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Explore the profound impact of mental health stigma on families, caregivers, and support networks of individuals with serious mental illnesses in this TEDx talk. Discover how stigma leads to isolation, creating barriers for treatment and causing emotional stress on caregivers. Learn about the "Unsung Heroes of Mental Illness" - family caregivers - from Saundra Boyd, a Mental Health Caregiver Coach and Consultant with over 40 years of experience as a Registered Nurse. Gain insights into Boyd's mission to empower stressed and exhausted family caregivers through education, resources, and coaching, enabling them to care for their loved ones while prioritizing their own well-being. Understand the importance of self-care strategies for caregivers and the potential for positive change in health, well-being, and happiness through compassionate support and expertise.

Learn about lifestyle medicine's role in cancer care and chronic disease prevention through this informative presentation from MGH Cancer Center's Lifestyle Medicine Program specialists. Discover practical tips and strategies for implementing healthy lifestyle behaviors that benefit both physical and mental health, particularly for cancer patients and their caregivers. Gain valuable insights from three oncology care providers who explain the fundamentals of lifestyle medicine, complemented by a firsthand account from a patient sharing their personal journey as both a program participant and caregiver. Part of the Cancer Center Series collaboration between the Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center and the Cancer Center at Mass General, explore how lifestyle modifications can support recovery, reduce chronic disease risk, and enhance self-care practices for those in caregiving roles.

Attend a 51-minute workshop presented by Sarah Levy, LCSW, from the Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer Center that provides gentle, body-centered self-care tools specifically designed for cancer patients and caregivers. Discover simple nervous system resets and rituals of care that can offer relief during illness, caregiving, or recovery periods. Learn practical ways to reconnect with yourself and prioritize self-care without adding overwhelming tasks to your already full schedule. Explore accessible techniques that acknowledge the unique challenges faced by those dealing with cancer, whether as patients or supporters, and gain tools to nurture your well-being during difficult times.

Explore strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities and seeking assistance in this informative seminar. Learn about the challenges faced by caregivers, potential solutions, and available resources to support your well-being. Discover how to balance caregiving duties with self-care, identify when to ask for help, and explore various options for additional support. Gain insights into navigating conflicts that may arise during the caregiving journey and find practical ways to alleviate stress. Take advantage of the opportunity to access free mindfulness and meditation resources from Stanford Health Library to enhance your self-care routine and improve your overall well-being as a caregiver.

This course will introduce students to the variety of scientific careers in the cosmetics and personal care industry and the skills needed to excel in the industry. Covered topics include product ideation, formulation, testing, manufacture, and post-marketing assessment; skin, hair, and nail biology; and claim substantiation. The course also includes a home-based “lab” where students can apply some of the covered concepts.

Attend a seminar presented by the Mass General Dementia Care Collaborative featuring Jennifer Pilcher, Ph.D, CMC, discussing "Proactive Care Planning: The Keys to Success." Learn about new ways of understanding and supporting dementia patients and their caregivers in this 1 hour and 24 minute educational session. Gain valuable insights into the importance of proactive care planning and discover strategies for successful caregiving. This seminar is part of the "Conversations with Caregivers" series, designed to educate and support patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and the community in dementia care.