Jun 17 2014
If you accompany an older adult to medical appointments, you can help, with their permission, to ensure effective communication with the health care professional to make the most of the visits. Following are some general tips: Come prepared. Educate yourself about your loved one’s disease or disability. Make a list of questions, with the most …
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May 05 2014
It’s spring, and that means boundless opportunities to benefit from the healing power of nature. There are many ways to help an elder loved one connect with nature, whether outside or in the home. Can your care recipient enjoy a stroll (or wheelchair roll) on an accessible trail in a wilderness area or local park? …
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Apr 01 2014
Looking for one place to learn a lot about caregiving? Boulder County Area Agency on Aging once again presents the Caregiving Symposium, a free educational event for families and friends of elders—or for anyone interested in the topic of family caregiving. As the largest event of its kind in Boulder County, the Caregiving Symposium offers …
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Mar 25 2014
When you’re caring for an elder loved one, it’s easy to become isolated and feel that you’re all alone. If only you had someone to talk to who really understood what you’re going through! And wouldn’t it be great to swap ideas and share information about dealing with your loved one’s condition and the challenges …
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Feb 03 2014
Since September’s flood, I’ve learned about many family caregivers who were impacted by the disaster. One woman was living with her elderly mother, who has Alzheimer’s, when the flood hit. She and her mom rushed to evacuate as water poured into their home, and they’ve been unable to return because of the damage. The flood …
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Feb 03 2014
An increasing number of people who provide care for an ill or elderly loved one also work full or part time. At least 56% of caregivers under 65 are employed, and many are torn between the demands of their job and providing quality care for their loved one. For them, balancing work and caregiving can …
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Feb 03 2014
I recently talked with a caregiver who has decided to forgo needed medical treatment for a life threatening condition because she’s afraid it would disrupt the care she gives her mother. It broke my heart to hear that she would rather endanger her life than ask her mother to deal with some temporary changes. That’s …
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Jan 05 2014
Make 2014 the year to enhance your caregiving skills—for the recipient’s benefit and your own! Boulder County Area Agency on Aging offers two highly rated training programs for family caregivers of older adults. The National Caregiver Training Program is a 21-hour course that helps family caregivers acquire the skills needed to provide safe, confident home …
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