Jul 07 2016
Family caregivers often must provide hands-on care for older loved ones— assisting with bathing, managing medications, lifting and transferring, and more—with little or no training. Not surprisingly, this lack of training can make them feel unsure of themselves, overwhelmed, and stressed—and it can affect the quality of care for their loved ones. Fortunately, Boulder County …
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Jun 03 2016
It’s 2 weeks before the Caregiving Symposium as I write this. We’re expecting a large crowd, and we hope that each person finds helpful information and feels more empowered as a caregiver by the end of the day. But we know there are many working caregivers who won’t be able to attend, some who won’t …
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May 05 2016
By Emily Cooper, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging The annual Caregiving Symposium, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (a division of Community Services), is Thursday, May 19, 9:30 – 5 p.m., at the Plaza Convention Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, in Longmont. Designed for the thousands of Boulder County residents who provide care …
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Apr 01 2016
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 older adults—or for anyone interested in the topic of family caregiving. The Symposium offers a unique opportunity to learn about local resources and gain …
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Mar 08 2016
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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Feb 09 2016
Make 2016 the year to enhance your caregiving skills—for your care recipient’s benefit and your own! Boulder County Area Agency on Aging offers two highly rated training programs for family caregivers of older adults. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 15-hour course that gives family caregivers the “tools” to ensure they take care of themselves …
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Jan 08 2016
By Emily Cooper Caregiving can be emotionally draining work, as evidenced by studies that show that between 40% and 70% of family caregivers have clinically signiffcant symptoms of depression, with up to one-half of these meeting the diagnostic criteria for major depression. It’s important for family caregivers to understand the risk for depression, to be …
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Dec 08 2015
December is a traditional time for many of us to exchange gifts with our loved ones. Of course, we give to the people in our lives throughout the year, and family caregivers, especially, bestow their gifts daily. If you’re a family caregiver (perhaps one who thinks you don’t do enough for a loved one), ask …
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Nov 11 2015
National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and focus attention on the more than 65 million family caregivers -29% of the U.S. adult population- who provide the vast majority majority of our nation’s long term care services. Family caregivers provide over $450 billion annually in “free caregiver services” to their loved ones, and …
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Oct 13 2015
When the responsibilities of elder caregiving fall to one person in a family it can mean overload for that individual and missed opportunities for involvement by others. A “family meeting” of all potential caregivers can help ensure that caregiving is a group project rather than a solo one. It’s helpful to hold a family meeting …
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Sep 17 2015
Bringing your loved one home after he or she is discharged from the hospital can be overwhelming. There are so many things to think about and to do. It’s important that you understand the discharge planning process, that you think clearly about what’s ahead, and that you ask questions and get answers before making the …
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Aug 10 2015
I often talk to people who are frustrated by an older loved one’s resistance to accepting help. They want to ensure the safety of the person they love, but that person has every right to refuse assistance. What is the answer? It’s important to try to put yourself in your loved one’s shoes. It can …
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