Caregiving 101: On Being A Caregiver - Family Caregiver Alliance: National Center on Caregiving (FCA) (caregiver.org)
"Caregivers can be spouses, partners, adult children, parents, other relatives (siblings, aunts, nieces/nephews, in-laws, grandchildren), friends, neighbors. ...
You may be employed full or part-time. You may be raising children, or be a volunteer, a spouse, have other family commitments. ...You might need to navigate social service systems, call doctors while you’re at work, advocate for the care receiver, and take care of their day-to-day needs, while you try to do all of those same things for yourself and your family."
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Caregivers (medlineplus.gov)
The Caregiver's Handbook (edumed.org) - A comprehensive guide with tools, resources, and in-depth solutions to some of caregiving’s toughest challenges.
Caregiving (nextavenue.org) - Read the latest in Caregiving. Using the dropdown menu choose from: Caregiving Support and Resources -- End of Life -- Home Care -- Housing and Assisted Living -- Long-Term Care Finance -- Social Services.
Guide to Caregiving for Family Caregivers (moneygeek.com)
For Caregivers, Family and Friends - Alzheimer's Disease and Healthy Aging: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)
"Caregivers provide care to people who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular or daily basis. The recipients of care can live either in residential or institutional settings, range from children to older adults, and have chronic illnesses or disabling conditions."
Financial Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia Care by Nathan Paulus (moneygeek.com)
New York State Caregiving & Respite Coalition (nyscrc.org)
Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs in order to provide temporary relief to family caregivers who are caring for that child or adult.
Assistance can be offered by: government agencies, nonprofits, employers.
Caregiver Action Network (caregiveraction.org)
Caregivers Selfcare Assessment Resources -
Benefits of Sleep and Exercise -
Caregiver's Guide to Sleep (purple.com)
A Caregiver's Guide to Alzheimer's and Sleep (sleepopolis.com)
Shared recommendations caregivers can follow to improve the sleep of people under their care and actionable tips for caregivers to follow and better their own sleep quality.
Exercising for Better Sleep - Johns Hopkins Medicine (hopkinsmedicine.org)
**Click on the ElderCare & Terminal Illness tab to read the article "A Guide to Exercise for Seniors" provided by MattressClarity.com.
How Social Work Can Reduce Healthcare Costs (mastersinsocialworkonline.org)
Social workers have long known and been vocal advocates that their services are not just another expense in the healthcare system, but rather spending funds on social work services both decreases overall healthcare costs and improves outcomes for patients. The rest of the world and various healthcare systems are finally starting to take notice of the multiple benefits of providing social work services to patients and caregivers.
Read an article written by Dr. Alyssa Middleton about the current state of healthcare spending and what medical care looks like when social determinants of health are not addressed. In addition, the critical services that social workers provide, along with case studies of their effectiveness for different populations, are discussed.
Guide to Getting a Free or Reduced-Price Medical Alert System (ncoa.org)
How To Get a Medical Alert Bracelet For Free (payingforseniorcare.com)
Some hospitals provide free medical alert bracelets, and it’s worth calling the hospitals in your area. If a hospital doesn’t offer that service, ask if they can refer you to a local foundation or agency that provides medical alert bracelets free or at a discount. If you’re a veteran, be sure to check with the local veteran’s hospital and with any veteran’s service agencies in the area. Your family doctor may also have some tips on finding a free medical alert bracelet.
Medical Alert Systems -
The Poughkeepsie Public Library District offers extension services to patrons who are unable to get to the library. The service is by application and certification. Individuals (or their caregivers) who are interested in home visits should print the application and submit it to the Library District.
Applicants must be residents of the City or Town of Poughkeepsie. Certification must be completed. All patron records are confidential.
For additional questions please contact either:
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William Ahlbach |
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1-845-485-3445, x3412 |
vmartin-follette@poklib.org |
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Building Better Caregivers: A Caregiver's Guide to Reducing Stress and Staying Healthy by
Today more than 40 million people in the U.S. find themselves responsible for caring for a parent, relative, or friend. Building Better Caregivers, developed by the author team of the bestselling Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, shares the best in caregiving research and the most important lessons learned from thousands of caregivers. With a focus on reducing stress through the use of practical skills and tools, this book will help you manage your caregiving tasks so you can maintain a happy, fulfilling life while also meeting your caregiving obligations.
The Caregiver's Companion by
Everything you need to know to ensure that your older loved one is being properly cared for. People today are not only living longer, they are also living sicker--making aging and caring for older loved ones more complicated than ever before. In this extensive guide, caregiver advocate Carolyn A. Brent outlines a step-by-step process so caregivers know what to do and what to ask in every situation that may arise, including: Signs that your loved one needs more assistance; What to look for in a retirement home; Caretaking in your own home; How to ensure wills are in order; How to manage difficult family relationships; Ensuring you are getting the help and care you need.
Caregiver's Survival Guide: Caring for Yourself While Caring For a Loved One by
Caregiver's Survival Guide is based on Dr. Robert Yonover's personal experiences. While struggling to become a successful scientist and inventor, he also was primary caregiver for his paralyzed wife for more than twenty years and raised their two children. Yonover takes you into the throes of his life as a caregiver, husband, and father, offering guidance and hope through his story. ...
Graphic Public Health by
As we confront the challenges of emerging diseases, environmental health threats, and gaps in health equity, medical professionals need versatile communication tools that help people make informed decisions and engage them in constructive conversations about the health of their communities. This book illuminates the power of comics to meet that need. ...
Growing Old: The Ultimate Health and Lifestyle Guide for the Baby Boomers, Learn About Top Health by
If you were born between the years 1946 and 1964, then you are amongst those who are called the Baby Boomers. Your age would currently range between 56 and 76 years old. Although this is technically an audiobook designed for Baby Boomers, even if you do not fall in this range yet but is quite near, it is good to check this guide so you will know how to plan to take care of yourself in the coming years. Statistics also show that 4 out of 5 older adults will battle at least one chronic condition or illness such as heart disorders, arthritis, or osteoporosis. 50% will battle at least two. By age 75, about 1 in 3 men and 1 in 2 women don't get any physical activities at all and this is the reason why health is usually deteriorating the older we get. This is why we need to make sure that we are taking care of our physical and mental health to make sure that we can live the happiest and longest life possible. This audiobook will teach you the ways you can get started on taking care of your health quickly and easily. This audiobook will discuss the following topics: Now is the Time to Take Charge Can You Avoid Aging The Baby Boomer's Diet Supplementing and Hormones The Baby Boomer's Brain The Baby Boomer and Money Lifestyle Changes for the Baby Boomer Baby Boomer's To-Do List A longer life brings with it opportunities not only for the older people and their families but also for societies as a whole. But it's also important that not only do we live longer but we have to be in good health as well while we age. If you want to become as healthy as possible while looking and feeling your best, this audiobook will give you all the information you're looking for...
Long-Term Care by
This book is meant to help anyone who may need to make decisions about long-term care, either for themselves or for someone else. It discusses how to choose options for home care, assisted living, and nursing homes; how to get the most out of Medicaid, Medicare, and veterans' programs; how to evaluate whether long-term care insurance is worth the significant expense; consideration of the special needs of loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer's; and protecting loved ones from elder fraud.
La Brújula del Cuidador: Ayuda para Familiares y Cuidadores by
Esta guía práctica está destinada a ayudar a las familias y a los cuidadores a vivir la vida plenamente y mantener una actitud optimista sobre la enfermedad y el cuidado de sus seres queridos. Enseñando a los cuidadores a prestar atención a sus propias necesidades, este recurso también explica cómo familias y cuidadores pueden hacer frente con mayor eficacia a retos como mantener la calma ante la adversidad, identificar las limitaciones y reconocer cuándo buscar ayuda. Lleno de consejos prácticos, esta guía ofrece numerosas sugerencias útiles para ayudar con los desafíos a los cuales se pueden enfrentar los cuidadores.
This practical guide is intended to help families and caregivers live life fully and maintain an optimistic attitude about disease and the care of loved ones. Teaching caregivers to be mindful of their own needs as well of those of the patients, the resource also explains how families and caregivers can deal more effectively with the challenges such as remaining calm in the face of adversity, identifying limitations, and recognizing when to seek help. Full of practical advice, this guide offers numerous useful tips to assist with the challenges faced when caring for those in need.
Alive Inside by
This stirring documentary follows social worker Dan Cohen, founder of the nonprofit organization Music & Memory, as he fights against a broken healthcare system to demonstrate music's ability to combat memory loss and restore a deep sense of self to those suffering from it. Rossato-Bennett visits family members who have witnessed the miraculous effects of personalized music on their loved ones, and offers illuminating interviews with experts...
Healing Exercise. Gentle, Sitting Tai Chi by
The gentle movements focus on deep breathing, relaxing and "no use of strength", perfect for seniors, older adults, and those with disabilities.
How to Stay Fit as You Age by
Disc 1. Aging with optimism -- Getting and staying motivated -- Self-care fundamentals -- Fitness fundamentals: choose your activity -- Fitness beyond the gym:active daily living -- It's not just physical: mindful fitness --
Disc 2. Motivation: goals and willpower -- Friends, fitness, and social support -- Accepting a new reality -- Challenges: illness and chronic pain -- Small steps" a path to big benefits -- Making it work: the right plan for you --
Disc 3. Relaxation strategy -- Foundational fitness -- Core strength and balance -- Workplace fitness -- Chair yoga -- Qigong: practicing fluid movement.
I Remember Better When I Paint: Treating Alzheimer's Through the Creative Arts by
Recent Alzheimer's research reveals that the parts of the brain related to emotions and creativity are largely spared by the disease. This program explores how some day care centers, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities are achieving positive results with creative based therapies, using drawing, painting and museum visits to improve quality of life and to restore a dialogue between caregivers and families.
Putting People First: Aging in Community by
Designed as a training component, the film has been broken into chapters than can be viewed separately. This half-hour DVD aims to inform, provide tips and open new ways of thinking to enhance the quality of life for people aging with developmental disabilities. Whether you are a direct support professional working with a person who has a developmental disability, or a family member or caregiver of a person with a developmental disability, ...
A Sacred Journey: The Transformative Power of Caring by
When one brother is diagnosed with a shattering illness, another brother is forced to face his demons as the family struggles to pick up the pieces and stay together in this powerful portrait of love and what it means to truly care for each other.
Transforming Power of Caregiving: Returning to Life After Caregiving Ends by
Whether you have cared for your loved one for one year or many, when it ends it will feel abrupt. The life and routine that have become yours suddenly comes to an end with a finality that is painful on many levels. You have become a different person during your caregiving experience, yet you haven't had time to realize who that person is. Your focus was on someone else and the thought of shifting that focus to yourself may be scary. However, exploring who you are now as well as what you learned about yourself, and about life itself, during your caregiving experience can be an experience full of discovery and adventure.
