As a family caregiver, worry of not being able to get it all done, to ensure everything and everyone is tended to, can be a daily thought and struggle. The overwhelming sense of coming up short or falling behind can…
Caregiver Spotlight
When current Boise State Public Health major Hailey Merrick found herself single and pregnant at 19 in 2010, many people told her she “couldn’t do it on her own”. This alone would have made many doubt themselves, but not Hailey.…
Caregivers: Members of the Healthcare Team
As healthcare professionals our number one priority is to our patients. But how do we begin incorporating family caregivers into the health care team, and how do we effectively communicate to all individuals involved? There are a few things we…
Caregiver Spotlight
Our first Caregiver Spotlight, features Barbara (Bobbi) Rogers, who is a caregiver to her 91 year old mother Alice. Bobbi was a high school paraprofessional and special education teacher’s aide for 21 years before taking early retirement three years ago…
Today is the Last Day to Vote!
Today, November 3, is Election Day! If you are registered to vote, there are many different options available to fit your needs. Voting in Person: Voting in Ada County is available at, but not limited to, Boise Basque Center, Meridian…