“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
As a caregiver, we often feel that it is more important to take care of our loved ones and not focus on ourselves; this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Research has shown us that being a caregiver is one of the most stressful jobs anyone can have. You have to balance the needs of … Continue reading Caregiving and Mental Health
Anyone who has experienced being a caregiver knows that there are a lot of things to remember. Including anything from medication to the care staff that is coming to the home to help. It can be challenging to remember everything. We have identified some tools that can help you keep everything organized. You can find … Continue reading Caregiving Notebooks
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 was denied for consecutive years after her payment as a Certified Family Home (CFH) was … Continue reading Never Give Up
Finding yourself as a caregiver for the first time can be scary. Sometimes it is a gradual change, other times you are thrust into it with no warning. Whatever the situation may be, know that you are not alone. As you go through this journey you will learn what works for you and the loved … Continue reading Tips for New Caregivers
Living with, or caring for someone, with Alzheimer’s and related dementias can be challenging and rewarding. These progressive disorders will keep you both on your toes as cognitive abilities decline over time. People diagnosed with dementia will begin to have a difficult time remembering things, especially anything to do with numbers like dates and recipes. … Continue reading Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
It begins with a diagnosis, an undetermined future. Families come together and fall into their roles as they help their loved ones through the treatment process. At first, everyone is ready to help, but over time some family members step down from their duties to live their own lives. Often, one person is left to … Continue reading Redefining Your Identity
Protecting Seniors from Scammers Imagine, you are sitting on the couch and an unknown number calls you. You answer the phone just to find that it is a robot call telling you that your vehicle warranty is about to expire and you need to speak with a customer service representative to prevent it from expiring. … Continue reading Protecting Seniors from Scammers
As a family caregiver, you spend your days taking care of the ones you love., but are you taking care of your own needs too? Research has shown that some family caregivers struggle with asking for help when they begin to feel exhausted. In essence, asking for some kind of help may feel like admitting … Continue reading Daily Self-Care Apps
