Caregiving Challenges | Caregiving Resources!A caregiversometimes called an informal caregiveris an unpaid individual (for example, a spouse, partner, family member, friend, or neighbor) involved in assisting others with activities of daily living and/or medical tasks. Resources:AARP Texas | aarp.org/states/tx/A nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. They offer a wide range of resources and advocacy efforts to help improve the quality of life for older adults in Texas. Alzheimer's Association Dallas & Northeast Texas Chapter | alz.org/dallasnetexasProvides education, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Caregiver Teleconnection | wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support/caregiver-teleconnection/Offers support and education to help you take care of yourself and your loved one. Dallas Area Agency on Aging | ccadvance.org/Offers a variety of programs and services to support seniors and their caregivers, including case management, home-delivered meals, and transportation. Dallas Area Gerontological Society | dags.org/Provides resources and support to professionals and family caregivers who work with older adults, including education and training programs and networking opportunities. Meals on Wheels | mealsonwheels.org/ Delivers nutritious meals to seniors who are homebound or unable to cook for themselves.National Alliance for Caregiving | caregiving.org/ Seniors BlueBook Greater Dallas | seniorsbluebook.com/local/texas-greater-dallasA comprehensive resource guide for seniors and their caregivers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including information on senior living, home care, medical providers, and more. teleCalm | telecalmprotects.com/A communication service designed specifically for people with dementia or Alzheimer's and their caregivers. It blocks telemarketing and scam calls but allows calls from trusted contacts and provides a simple interface for making and receiving calls. Texas Health and Human Services | hhs.texas.gov/Provides information and resources on a variety of topics related to aging and disability services, including Medicaid, long-term care, and caregiver support. The Senior Source | theseniorsource.org/ The Senior Source offers a variety of resources and programs for seniors and their caregivers in the Dallas area. They provide caregiver support groups, counseling, and educational resources.

Dr. Tanginika-Simone Cuascud Vega addresses the concerns and challenges of maintaining an active sex life and enjoying intimacy while caregiving by normalizing the conversation around sex and intimacy in the caregiving setting.The focus of my intervention is to address the concerns and challenges of maintaining an active sex life and enjoying intimacy while caregiving by normalizing the conversation around sex and intimacy inthe caregiving setting.The presentation will define sexual needs. Cover strategies to deal with the physiological, mental and emotional challenges to the sexuality of caregivers. Explore ways that caregivers can reconnect with their sexuality while caregiving. Help challenge and dissipate biases regarding the importance of a healthy and active sex life in spite of being a caregiver or working to support caregivers.Enjoy the program.