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Last Modified 07/22/04
Caregiver Program
Becoming
a caregiver may be one of the most important roles you will undertake in
your lifetime. It is neither a role in which most of us are prepared, nor
is it an easy role. This Caregiver Program is designed to help the
caregivers. A caregiver is anyone who is an unpaid care provider for an
older adult. The caregiver program provides assistance with information,
support groups, respite care and supplemental services. The caregiver
program is also designed to assist grandparents raising their
grandchildren. Please call 1-800-432-7422, for more information on
eligibility and services.
Caregiver support groups currently meeting
| City: | Downs |
| Where: | Downs Nursing Facility |
| Time: | 2:00 |
| When: | 2nd Tuesday of every month |
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September 2010: Confidentiality - HIPAA or
Hippopotamus?
September 2010: For About and By Caregivers
- Clever Cooking in a Tough Economy
August 2010: Hospice Care
August 2010: The
Ultimate Caregiver
July 2010: Hot Weather Safety
July 2010: Levels of
Adjustment
June 2010: Home Safety - Kitchen &
Bathroom
June 2010: Arthritis
Tips
May 2010: Mental Health and Seniors
May 2010: Tips for
Caregivers: Coping With Stress and Anxiety
April 2010: Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Seniors
April 2010: Considerations
for Caregivers
March 2010: Good Nutrition for Healthy Body
& Mind
March 2010: Taking Away
the Car
February 2010: Our Biggest Killer - Heart
Disease
February 2010: Mixing
Muscle with Maturity
January 2010: Meaningful Activities in
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
January 2010: Meet Them
Where They Are
December 2009: Universal Infection Precautions
/ Handling Body Fluids
December 2009: Nutrition
and Heart Disease
November 2009: The ABC Way to Understand
Alzheimer's Behavior
November 2009: Escaping
the Holiday Coulda-Woulda-Shouldas
October 2009: Fire Safety
October 2009: Laughter: Medicine for the Heart
Other Links
Senior
Companion Program
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association CareFinder: This site provides assistance to those caring for someone who has Alzheimer's disease find good care in their community.
Family Caregiver Alliance: The site contains a wide array of publications and services based on caregiver needs, including a Family Caregiver Navigator.
Family Caregiving 101: The site is designed to provide caregivers with the basic tools, skills and information they need to protect their own physical and mental health while they provide high quality care for their loved one.
National Alliance for Caregiving: The site contains publications and resources for caregivers, including the Family Care Resource Connection, where you can find reviews and ratings on over 1,000 books, videos, websites, and other materials on caregiving.
National Family Caregivers Association: The site offers a virtual library of information and educational materials for family caregivers.