How One Caregiver’s Persistence Led to the Amendment of an Existing Property Tax Law in Idaho In 2018 Jo Ann Vasko applied for the Circuit Breaker Program, an Idaho Property Tax Reduction Program, when she found herself ineligible. Jo Ann…
Tips For Helping Those Who Refuse Help
The holidays are a time of giving, joy, and helping others. However, what do you do when someone does not want to be helped? This is especially common in aging adults with a “I can do it myself” mentality. Unfortunately,…
A Caregiver’s Holiday Guide
The holidays are a wonderful time to be with loved ones. The amount of festive and fun activities are endless! However, this can also create added stress on family caregivers. With more responsibilities and people’s time to juggle, the holiday…
Kristina Culver #CaregiverAnd Artist
This Caregiver Spotlight features Kristina Culver (45) who is currently a caregiver for her husband, Bill (45). Though not too long ago Bill was in the role of caregiver and it was Kristina who needed support. Kristina and Bill met…
Referring Partner Spotlight – Aesha Drozdowski
What is your role at St. Al’s? I am one of the Saint Alphonsous Medical Group’s Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacists. I work within the SAMG 12th Ave Family Medicine clinic in Nampa, ID. I assist patients, caregivers, staff and providers with…
Tony Chapa #CaregiverAnd Fisherman
In recognition of November as National Family Caregiver Month, this Caregiver Spotlight is of a man named Tony Chapa (57). For roughly two years now, Tony has been the primary caregiver of his mother Olivia Chapa (83), who is in…
Have You Tried A Caregiving App?
As a caregiver, it is sometimes difficult to ask others for help. This is true even for your closest friends and usual support system. Ianacare is an app that can help. The creators realized the demand of caregiving. This is…
How To: Create An Inclusive Halloween
Halloween is just around the corner! Here are a few steps you can take to make a more inclusive environment for children with disabilities, sensory issues, or other barriers that prevent a safe halloween experience. Connecting for Kids provides a…
Celebrating #CaregiverAnd for November
November is National Family Caregiver’s month and we are joining Caregiver Action Network in asking you to share what it’s like to be a caregiver AND the other roles you play in your life. It can be your profession, another family…
How To: Prepare for Power of Attorney
In the face of Alzheimer’s or related dementias, there are changes that can occur unexpectedly. When their cognitive function starts to decline, big decisions must be made. This is when power of attorney and other types of conservatorship are often…