June is world elder abuse awareness month. The University of Southern California provides many resources on how to take action. The need to provide respite to caregivers is highlighted in 12 Things Everyone Can Do to Prevent Elder Abuse. Learn the…
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Navigating the Child Welfare System?
Grandparents and other relatives or friends who care for children whose own parents are unable to care for them are often referred to as “kinship” caregivers. The Child Welfare Information Gateway System has created a factsheet for kinship caregivers to provide resources that…
10 Tips for Staying Active During COVID-19
As you work to keep your loved one safe and healthy at home, you may find that you and your loved one’s activities are limited. AARP shares the following tips: Read and share: Help your loved one pick out a…
8 Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Caregiving from a long-distance presents many challenges. Here are 8 tips from the National Institute on Aging that may be helpful in your long-distance caregiving role. Know what you need to know as a long-distance caregiver. Learn as much as…
Caring for Rural American Indian Elders
There is an expected increase of American Indian elders in the near future. With the rise of this population, there is also a rise for a long-term care system that allows elders to remain in their own home and community…
Managing Grief Through a Pandemic
By Doreen Marshal, Ph.D. During a pandemic, we may not have the opportunity to grieve those that we have lost the way that we may have wanted to. The circumstances that we are in make grief messier than it already…
New Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has released its “VA Suicide Prevention Toolkit for Caregivers.” This guide provides caregivers with resources to help them care for both Veterans and themselves. It’s imperative to seek support in times of need and…
Which Face Mask is Most Appropriate for You and Your Loved One?
As Idaho reopens its economy, it is important that we continue to keep our families and communities safe through the use of face masks. The Idaho State Independent Living Council developed a face mask guide to help individuals identify which…
Are you Caring for Someone with Dementia?
Did you know the Alzheimer’s Association has a free 24/7 Helpline available at 800.272.3900, online, or through chat? The helpline is staffed by master-level clinicians and offers translation services in more than 170 languages. The helpline can provide assistance with…
Be Careful of COVID-19 Scams
COVID-19 scams have been trending across the country. Please share these potential scams from The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Nevada Attorney General’s Office with anyone you feel might be at risk. Diagnosis Testing Scams: Scammers offer fake COVID-19 testing kits, particularly…