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The Caregivers Resource KitThe Caregivers Resource Kit has answers to pressing concerns of caregiving. Sooner or later an older family member becomes ill or disabled. You find yourself stressed and unprepared for the responsibility of being a caregiver. Call the Caregivers' Hotline - 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week - toll free - 888-791-7301. Or click here to order your copy of the Caregiver's Resource Kit Making the right choice about living arrangements, locating community resources, financial and legal assistance can be an overwhelming task. The Caregivers Resource Kit will help you meet these challenges. So, whether you are new to caregiving, or currently weathering the storms, you’ll find practical 'how to' information, professional guidance and emotional reassurance with the Caregivers Resource Kit. Presented from the caregiver’s point of view, there’s help to deal with the most common concerns of caregiving. When You Need Help - Order on CDThe Caregivers Resource Kit is designed as a self-help program to help you better manage the role and responsibility of caring for an aging family member or disabled spouse. Oftentimes, the role of caregiving is unexpected and falls on the eldest son or daughter to represent the best interest of the aging parent. A sudden illness…a call from the hospital…an accidental fall in the home. Unprepared, your biggest challenge is knowing what resources are available, how to find them and what to do with them. The Caregivers Resource Kit helps to shorten the learning curve and empower you with useful guidance, advice and reassurance. Included are a Double CD Audio Set, Caregiver’s Companion Guide, Record Keeper and Caregiver’s Journal to be used separately or in tandem. Double CD Audio Set presents 32 Topics of Interest dealing with the most common concerns of caregiving in an easy-to-listen format. You may order the Caregivers Resource Kit from our web site. Recognizing all of the challenges you’re likely to encounter, the 'how to'information, professional guidance and emotional reassurance are organized in five (5) Programs of Interest with several specific Topics of Interest: Physical & Mental Conditions of AgingTypically, in later life there is a strong association with several chronic health conditions that can affect physical and mental health.
Living ArrangementsWhen caring for an aging family member nearbyor from a distance, making the most appropriate living arrangements requires knowledge of housing options, awareness of community resources and assurance that your aging family member is in a safe environment.
Financial & Legal AssistanceMaking informed financial and legal decisions are critical to successfully managing the affairs of an aging family member. You'll learn about longterm care insurance, sources forpaying medical expenses and federal benefits such as Social Security, SSI, Medicare and Medicaid. Discover strategies for protecting your family member and his/her assets.
Self Help for the CaregiverInformal caregiving is a challenging, yet rewarding experience. Understanding how to balance responsibilities by taking care of your needs and involving others helps manage the natural stress and isolation of being a caregiver.
Dealing With ChangesChange is the most predictable aspect ofcaregiving. You can expect to have strong feelings as you manage the role and responsibilities of caring for an aging family member. Coping with these changes successfully is the key to having a fulfilling and satisfying caregiving experience.
Caregiver’s Companion Guidewith over 160 pages presents transcripts of the 32 Topics of Interest, practical pointers, worksheets, assessments and a list of national resources.It is advisable to identify a Program of Interest on one of the two (2) CDs, listen to all or selected topic(s) within the Program of Interest and/or choose to read theCaregiver’s Companion Guide for the selected topic(s), related suggestions, worksheets/assessments and resources. Record Keeper and Caregiver Journalhelps you maintain an effective course to successfully manage the scope and responsibility of caregiving by keeping a record of your family member’s medical history, financialand legal matters, doctors' appointments and resource information.Caregiving is an emotional journey and recording your feelings, hopes, dreams, and disappointments is a way to reduce stress and nourish your emotional strength and fortitude. Essentially, this is a place ofhealing and an opportunity to work through unresolved issues. Sometimes it is the simple practice of letting go which opens up your mind, body and spirit. Origin of the Caregiver's Resource KitThe Caregiver's Resource Kit was created based on my experience as a hospital discharge planner and medical home care social worker. In these roles, I assisted with planning discharge of a patient to homeand/or an intermediate care facilities as well as provide guidance and information about community resources such as home health care, transportation, financial and legal services, counseling etc. As I counseled these patients and family members who were anxious and unprepared for managing the circumstances and impact of a sudden illness, it was a “heart-felt” response to find a way to empower themwith solution oriented information and guidance to navigate the maze of decision-making to care for aging family member.
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