Nov 06 2018
November is National Family Caregiver’s Month and I can’t think of a better time to recognize the t r e m e n d o u s contributions of caregivers, than by inviting each of you to honor yourself with the gift of self-care. I know the task of finding time for yourself when caring …
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Oct 02 2018
The National Caregiver Training Program, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, a six-week course, held for three hours each week, is designed to help family caregivers learn the practical skills necessary for providing safe, and informed home care for older loved ones in need. Whether you are caring for someone in your home, …
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Sep 04 2018
Because we humans relocate all over the globe, family caregivers often find themselves caring from a distance. You may be the primary person looking out for someone, or a secondary team member, with another doing the bulk of the care. As the primary caregiver, because you won’t be able to lay eyes on the situation …
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Aug 07 2018
According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, in the United States, 16.6% of us are family caregivers (this term includes partners, friends, and neighbors who provide unpaid care to another) for an adult with an illness or disability. So about one in six of us currently fit this description, although not all recognize that fact …
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Jul 03 2018
The National Caregiver Training Program, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, is a sixweek course held for 3 hours each week. This program offers family caregivers education on the practical skills necessary to feel confident about providing care for older adults in need of help. Wherever you are in your caregiving path, from …
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Mar 06 2018
The National Caregiver Training Program is a 6 week course, held for 3 hours each week. It is designed to help family caregivers learn the practical skills needed for providing safe, confident home care for frail older loved ones. Whether you are caring for someone in your home, from across town, or from farther away …
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Feb 06 2018
The path of providing care to a loved one can bring unprecedented personal growth and be one of the most rewarding journeys we will take in this life. At the same time, looking at both the big picture as well as the day-today, it is likely to be incredibly demanding. Many caregivers find themselves stretched …
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Jan 09 2018
I am happy to introduce myself as the new Caregiver Initiative Coordinator for Boulder County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA). I have been working with older adults and caregivers for the past two decades in various roles, including as a registered nurse. It has been my honor to support caregivers and their care recipients through …
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Dec 05 2017
By the time this edition goes to print, I will have retired from my position with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, after 18 years of providing services and support to family caregivers of older adults. Another person will succeed me in the position, and I’m sure they’ll find it as interesting and rewarding as …
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Nov 07 2017
National Family Caregivers Month, observed each November, is the officially designated time for honoring our nation’s family caregivers. The theme for this year’s special month is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the founder of National Family Caregivers Month, reminds us that caregiving often is a 24-hours a day/ 7-days a week job. …
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Oct 02 2017
By Emily Cooper The National Caregiver Training Program, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, is an 18-hour course designed to help family caregivers learn the practical skills needed for providing safe, confident home care for frail older loved ones. Hundreds of family caregivers have taken the course, and their comments about it include, …
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Sep 05 2017
By Emily Cooper The various housing options for seniors range from those that provide little or no care to those that provide full care. It’s important to understand the services of each to determine which is most appropriate for your elder loved one. Making the right choice can be confusing, but plenty of helpful information …
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