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1 - Basics |
Caregiver Basics*
*revised 05-03-10 |
. Family Caregiver Assessment
. Long Distance Assessment |
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1A - Work-Life |
Work Life Balance*
*revised 05-03-10 |
. Tips for Finding Time and Taking Care of Yourself |
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2 - Behavior and Emotions |
Behavior and Emotions |
. Bank Account of Memories
. Behavior Changes
. Effective Communication w/ Persons w/ Alz or Dementia |
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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 |
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4 - Sensory Loss |
Sensory Loss |
. Assistive Devices |
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5 - Communication & Relationships |
Comm & Relationships |
. Terminology - Referring to People with Disabilities and Older Adults
. Effective Communication with Persons with Alzheimers or Dementia |
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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 |
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7 - Legal |
Legal Issues |
No Handouts |
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8 - Community and Internet Resources |
Community and Internet Resources (04-25-11) |
Researching Resources Handout |
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9 - Caring for the Caregiver |
Caring for the Caregiver |
. Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout
. Caregiver Stress Management Tips
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10 - Long Distance Caregiving |
Long Distance Caregiving |
. Family Caregiver Assessment
. Long Distance Assessment
. Researching Resources
. Tips for Better Distance Caregiver Visits |
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11 - Housing Options & Long Term Care |
Housing Options & Long Term Care |
No Handouts |
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12 - End of Life Issues |
End of Life Issues |
. Gathering the Necessary Papers
. Worksheet for Funeral Planning |
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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 |
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14 - Sandwich Generation |
Sandwich Generation |
No Handouts |
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15 - Nutrition, Kitchen Safety, Meal Planning |
Nutrition, Safety & Meal Planning |
No Handouts |
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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
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