Presenter:
Loretta Veney is a motivational teacher and trainer. Throughout her life, she has chronicled family events through journals, photos and videos seeking to capture every moment. After learning that her beloved Mother Doris was the first female in her family to suffer from dementia, Loretta began documenting the details of doctor visits, and recording people, places and things as a substitute for lost memory. She is also the author of Refreshment for the Caregivers Spirit (2017) Colors Flowing from My Mind (2019) and Being My Mom's Mom: A Journey Through Dementia from a Daughter's Perspective (2019).

Learning Objectives:

• Assess caregiver’s current state and stress burnout level 
• Explain and discuss four ways that long-term caregiving impacts mental health
• Discuss four strategies for resilience
• Identify apps, websites and other resources for assisting with mental health
• Identify three signs that professional help is needed

Certificates of attendance will be available to viewers of 50% (30 minutes) or more of this presentation (via email within 30 business days following the event). CEUs are not available for this session.

The Central East MHTTC supports this Baltimore Faith Based Commission for Behavioral Health event.