His presentation — “Practical Lifestyle Tips to Gain Neurogenesis and Neuroplasticity in Our Daily Lives” — is part of the ongoing support groups for family caregivers of persons with dementia hosted by the University of Guam’s Isa Psychological Services Center. 

The public is invited to tune in to either of the following sessions (click to register): 

• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 3
• 3 p.m. – 5 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 6

Carlos will be available after his presentations to answer questions from the group participants. 

Other support group sessions in November:

Sharing Caregiver Stories and Finding Support:

• 7 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 10, or
• Noon – 1 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 13

CARES® Activities of Daily Living™: Module 7 – Grooming:

• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 17 or
• 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Nov. 20

Guam Museum Virtual Tour – Part 4:

• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 24, or
• 10 a.m. – noon, Saturday, Nov. 27

Support group sessions

Isa’s online support groups for family caregivers of persons with dementia are conducted in collaboration with the UOG School of Health’s Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Support group sessions are held remotely on Zoom every Wednesday evening and Saturday morning, year-round. The sessions are free of charge and are open to partners, family members, and other caregivers of persons with dementia who have ties to Guam and the Micronesian region. 

What to expect

All support groups are client-centered and confidential. They provide a safe place to share the stresses and challenges, successes, and rewards of caring for a loved one with dementia with others who may be going through similar experiences. They also provide a forum for caregivers to participate in presentations led by health care professionals and other community members with expertise in dementia care. 

The support groups are facilitated by Iain Twaddle, director of Isa Psychological Services Center, who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology and is a licensed clinical psychologist; Rhoda Orallo, a social worker with Health Services of the Pacific, who holds a master’s in social work; and Nikolas Gutierrez, a counselor with Isa, who holds a bachelor’s in psychology. 

How to participate

To attend a family caregiver online support group, use the following Zoom links or call or email Dr. Iain Twaddle or Nikolas Gutierrez at (671) 735-2883 or isa.tgss@triton.uog.edu or Rhoda Orallo at (671) 735-3277 or nfcspmgr@teleguam.net. 

• Wednesday sessions: https://zoom.us/j/92072878067 
• Saturday session: https://zoom.us/j/91243370958 

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This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as part of an award totaling $757,208 with zero percentage financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government. Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program Award #: 6 U1QHP33078‐03‐01.