Family Caregivers Online

Module	Powerpoint	Handout

1 - Basics	Caregiver Basics* *revised 05-03-10	. Family Caregiver Assessment . Long Distance Assessment

1A - Work-Life	Work Life Balance* *revised 05-03-10	. Tips for Finding Time and Taking Care of Yourself

2 - Behavior and Emotions	Behavior and Emotions	. Bank Account of Memories . Behavior Changes . Effective Communication w/ Persons w/ Alz or Dementia

3 - Chronic Illness	ChronicIllness	. Assistive Devices . Beers Criteria Inappropriate Medications . Checklist for Caregivers, Physicians, and Others . Coping with Chronic Illness . Falls and Fractures . Stroke Signs . Hints to Aid in Handling Medication . Medication Schedule and Checkoff . Communicating with the Doctor and Health Care Providers . Vial of Life

4 - Sensory Loss	Sensory Loss	. Assistive Devices

5 - Communication & Relationships	Comm & Relationships	. Terminology - Referring to People with Disabilities and Older Adults . Effective Communication with Persons with Alzheimers or Dementia

6 - Safety & Independence	Safety & Independence	. Assessment for Home Safety . Preventing Falls and Fractures . Avoiding Fraud and Scams . When and How to Limit Driving . Assistive Devices

7 - Legal	Legal Issues	No Handouts

8 - Community and Internet Resources	Community and Internet Resources (04-25-11)	Researching Resources Handout

9 - Caring for the Caregiver	Caring for the Caregiver	. Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout . Caregiver Stress Management Tips

10 - Long Distance Caregiving	Long Distance Caregiving	. Family Caregiver Assessment . Long Distance Assessment . Researching Resources . Tips for Better Distance Caregiver Visits

11 - Housing Options & Long Term Care	Housing Options & Long Term Care	No Handouts

12 - End of Life Issues	End of Life Issues	. Gathering the Necessary Papers . Worksheet for Funeral Planning

13 - Loss & Grief	Loss & Grief	. Response to Grief . Emotions of the Terminally Ill . Coping with Chronic Illness . 18 Ways to Help Yourself Heal . Helping Someone with Maldaptive Grief . Grief Process Theories . Support Groups . Survivor's Kit

14 - Sandwich Generation	Sandwich Generation	No Handouts

15 - Nutrition, Kitchen Safety, Meal Planning	Nutrition, Safety & Meal Planning	No Handouts
16 - Aging, Mental Health, Depression, and Drugs	Aging, Mental Health, Depression, and Drugs	. Aging and Drug Effectiveness . Alcohol and Drugs . Normal Aging, Dementia, Alzheimers . Prescription Drugs and Aging . Beers Criteria Inappropriate Medications