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…
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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…
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…
Supporting Vet & Family Caregivers in COVID19
Supporting Military, Veteran, & Family Caregivers During COVID19. This checklist/document was shared by AARP Family Caregiving with the hope we can reach even more of our service members, veterans, and their caregivers. For a printable version click here, checklist.
3 Way to Save Lives and Show the Spread of COVID-19
3 Way to Save Lives and Show the Spread of COVID-19. This document was created and brought to you by the ICA and AARP Idaho. Click here for a printable version. We are so grateful for the partnerships we have…
Nursing Home Questions During a Pandemic
AARP has pulled together some nursing home questions that may be useful during the pandemic, COVID-19. This document also provides information for our Idaho Ombudsman Program.
Questions about disability waiver services?
Do you have questions related to adult developmental disability waiver services and COVID-19? On April 17th, at 1 pm MST, Art Evans will be hosting a special Zoom meeting to answer questions from individuals and family members related to Adult…
How to communicate during an emergency
Being able to communicate during an emergency is vital to helping first responders provide the care necessary and to contact your closest loved ones. And as we are aware, communication comes in many forms, from the spoken word, to ASL,…
Request for Funding of the Lifespan Respite Care Act
Thank you, to our national Members of the House, for sending a bipartisan request for funding of the Lifespan Respite Care Act. Idaho, like many other states, relies upon this kind of support to help alleviate the caregiving burdens many…