By Eileen MacNalich, AMAC At nearly 35 million strong, family caregivers are the nation’s largest unpaid work force. Caregivers for aging parents in particular, are unsung heroes– tasked with providing meaningful relief and doing their best to give these “patients” the fullest lives possible, they often sacrifice huge parts of their own lives in the …
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Feb 14 2017
Be Kind To Yourself
Caregiver Appreciation Day is February 17, 2017! Includes Free Continental Breakfast & Lunch. Guest Caregiver Panel & Guest Speaker, Free Chair Massages & Hand Care, Information Booths, Pampering and Self Care. Hosted at the Greeley Senior Center, 1010 6th Street, Greeley. Please RSVP by February 10th by calling 970-350-9440. Respite Care is provided but must …
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Jun 21 2016
A Very Special Delivery “Cause We Care”
Meals On Wheels Of Greeley and Weld County exemplify Special and Care when preparing nutritionally balanced meals and volunteers deliver to home bound, elderly and/or physically or mentally challenged folks or those unable to cook for themselves due to short or long-term illness or disability. Hot meals are delivered five days a week and frozen …
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Mar 08 2016
The Four Stages of Caregiving
Every caregiving situation is unique, but in general they share 4 stages, each with special things to do. Stage 1: The Anticipatory Caregiver – You’re concerned that your aging loved one will soon need more of your assistance. First (and throughout your caregiving), ask for the elder’s input: what are his concerns and wishes? Determine …
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