Author: Hailey Merrick

Guest Author: Becca Casebolt This week is fall prevention week.   Fall prevention week is meant to increase awareness about falling and injury prevention in older adults.  Caregivers can play a large role in fall prevention for their older care recipients.  Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among adults 65 and older. … Continue reading Fall Prevention Week

Mental illness is becoming more prominent in our communities. The National Alliance of Mental Illness reports nearly 50 million Americans experience a serious mental health condition every year. That’s 1 in 5 adults. Serious mental health conditions are: Eating Disorders Bipolar Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Major Depression Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Severe Anxiety Disorder Some … Continue reading Caring for People With Mental Health Disorders

It’s that time of the year again! The first day of school. This time of year can be challenging for you and your kiddos. Especially, if it is the first time they are going to school. Children with special needs and developmental disabilities thrive on structure and keeping their schedule. Now that school is starting, … Continue reading Back to School for Caregiving Parents

Home is where your heart lies. It’s a place where you feel most comfortable being yourself and living the life you want to live. As you age, it may be more challenging to stay in your home. However, the “aging in place” movement has been gaining traction over the past few years. The idea is … Continue reading Aging In Place, Is It Right For Me?

It’s time for your next doctor’s visit. You have an idea of what you are going to talk about but will see what the doctor says first. There are things you can do before your appointment to make the most of it. We have compiled a list of steps that you can take to make … Continue reading Tips for Your Next Doctors’ Visit

Parenting. To some, it is the most challenging yet rewarding job they have ever had. They get to watch their children reach each milestone, discover the world around them, and enjoy all the ups and downs along the way. The dream is to provide a happy childhood with the best memories. The dream is to … Continue reading Parents of Children with Disabilities

Aging. We all do it. We move through life constantly evolving and changing. Whether we like it, or not! To some, this may be scary. They may not know what the next stages in life have in store for them. Nor might they be able to handle all these changes. However, there are ways to … Continue reading Aging Well Planner from NCOA

Hispanic Culture The Hispanic and Latino community make up 13% of Idaho’s population. According to the 2020 census, that is a 1.5% increase from 2010. “Hispanic or Latino” refers to a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. People who provide support to … Continue reading Elder Abuse in Hispanic Communities

“For all the people of the earth, the Creator has planted a Sacred Tree under which they may gather, and there find healing, power, wisdom and security. The roots of this tree spread deep into the body of Mother Earth. Its branches reach upward like hands praying to Father Sky. The fruits of this tree … Continue reading Spiritual Elder Abuse

What a beautiful world we live in. So many bright, vibrant colors that represent all aspects of our lives. This month, we focus on a specific set of colors, a rainbow of sorts. Since 1978, there has been a prominent presence of flags with these colors. Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. Each color has … Continue reading LGBTQ Elder Abuse