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The Value of Home Caregivers

This year’s theme for Older Americans Month in May, Aging Unbound, recognizes that we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included. That freedom and potential are made possible in large part by the support and contributions of unpaid family caregivers. AARP’s recently updated “Valuing the Invaluable” report estimates that family caregivers provided …

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Living Well with Dementia

As demographics in Boulder County shift such that the percentage of us who are older adults increases, so too does the number who, in one way or another, are living with dementia. In response to this, community advocates and service providers are increasingly seeking to ensure that we embrace those affected, by providing programs that …

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Annual Caregiver Pampering Day

Pathways in Fort Collins hosted the annual Caregiver Pampering Day in April. Over 80 people attended this free annual event including the many invited family caregivers, professional therapists, and other volunteers to make this a happy occasion for the invited family caregivers. Special guest Jane Barton from Denver provided opening comments. Many sponsors and contributors …

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Caregiving Symposium is Coming Back!

At this free event for family caregivers (and the general public) presenters and local organizations come together to share lots of information, knowledge, and wisdom. It brings a unique opportunity to learn about resources and gain valuable education on many aspects of caregiving. Featured are a resource fair of service providers, complimentary snacks, multiple workshops …

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Finding Help

If you are new to family caregiving, or just new to really needing some help as a caregiver, it can seem like you are on your own with the demands of your situation. The good news is that there are programs and resources out here that can help. To begin with, you can always call …

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Create A Boundary Around Yourself

By Carol Core Caring for an elderly family member is a daunting task, no matter what level of care is needed. Currently, there are more than 65 million non- paid family caregivers in the US. With the aging of the Boomers, that number is only growing. Collectively caregivers give over $420 billion in FREE care …

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Training Course Teaches Hands on Skills

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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Training Teaches Practical Caregiving Skills

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 required for providing safe, confident care for frail older loved ones. Hundreds of family caregivers have taken the course, and their comments about it include, “Thank you! I took …

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Resources For Learning About Caregiving

It’s a week before the Caregiving Symposium as I write this. We’re expecting a large crowd, and we hope that people find helpful information and feel more empowered by the end of the day. But we know there are many working caregivers who won’t be able to attend this weekday event, some who won’t hear …

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Create A Boundary

Caring for an elderly family member is a daunting task, no matter what level of care is needed. Currently, there are over 65 million non-paid family caregivers in the US. With the aging of the Boomers, that number is growing. Collectively caregivers give over $420 billion in free care annually. The emotional and physical toll …

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Caregiving Symposium Is Coming!

Are you looking for one place to learn a lot about family caregiving? Look no further! The annual Caregiving Symposium, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and TRU PACE, is a free educational event for family caregivers (and the general public) that offers a unique opportunity for learning about local resources and gaining …

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Course Teaches Practical Caregiving Skills

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, “I want to …

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