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…
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Tips for New Caregivers
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…
Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s and Related Dementias
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…
Redefining Your Identity
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…
Protecting Seniors from Scammers
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…
Daily Self-Care Apps
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…
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…