Surviving Caregiving - Linda Ercoli, PhD

Explore caregiver stress and effective coping strategies in this informative 45-minute talk by Dr. Linda Ercoli, Director of Geriatric Psychology at UCLA. Gain insights into the challenges and costs associated with caregiving, factors contributing to caregiver stress, and the unexpected benefits of this role. Learn about medication management, advanced decision-making, and the importance of advance care directives. Discover valuable resources and interventions to help caregivers and family members navigate their responsibilities more effectively. The presentation covers a range of topics, including behavior problems, emotional aspects of caregiving, and transitioning through different stages of care. Conclude with a Q&A session to address specific concerns and further enhance your understanding of surviving the caregiving journey.

Introduction
Overview of Caregiver Burden
Cost of Caregiving
Factors Affecting Caregiver Stress
Behavior Problems
Benefits of Being a Caregiver
Medication
Advanced Decision Making
Emotions
Advance Care Directive
Transition
Coping
Resources
Questions