by ADRC | Mar 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
April 16, 2023 is National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD). Since 2008, the purpose of NHDD is to educate and empower people about the importance of advance care planning. There are times that decisions about medical treatments need to be made when a person is too...
by ADRC | Jan 31, 2023 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
Question: I am in my 40’s, married with two adolescent children who are in a lot of activities, and I work full-time. My elderly mother is starting to need more help in her home and I am constantly running. My stress level is high and my doctor is concerned...
by ADRC | Dec 21, 2022 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
The New Year is a time when people take inventory of their lives and discern what is going right and what they may want to change. This can be anything from exercising more, watching less TV, or taking better care of ourselves. As caregivers, our needs are often...
by ADRC | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme, Nutrition
National Family Caregiver Month When caring for a loved one, there are many tasks that need to be juggled, including preparing meals and being sure they are getting adequate nutrition. Older adults are at risk of not eating enough. 15% of people over 65 may...
by ADRC | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
National Family Caregiver Month is celebrated every November. This is a time for us to recognize and honor family caregivers everywhere! In addition to celebrating the selfless efforts of our caregivers, it allows us an opportunity to:• Raise awareness of family...
by ADRC | Oct 31, 2022 | Blog, Caregiver Information, Monthly Theme
Question: I am caring for my husband who has high physical needs. I am doing everything for him right now and starting to feel overwhelmed. What can I do? Answer: Thank you for your question. A caregiver’s role is all-encompassing. You are helping someone who is...
