Module: Tips for families and caregivers
Laura Dyas LBSW, LPC, MA
Common caregiver feelings
Here are some feelings you may find yourself experiencing as a caregiver
Printout PDFWays to avoid anger
Some tips on avoiding anger as a caregiver
Printout PDFWays to manage your guilt
Some tips on managing guilt as a caregiver
Printout PDFTips on managing your feelings of grief
Some tips on managing grief as a caregiver
Printout PDFWays to find acceptance
Some tips on finding acceptance as a caregiver
Printout PDFCaregiver burnout
Signs, symptoms, and prevention of burnout and feelings of being overwhelmed
Printout PDFLori’s Testimonial – Full text version
This is the full text version of Lori’s testimonial
Printout PDFRhonda’s Testimonial – Full text version
This is the full text version of Rhonda’s testimonial
Printout PDF
Scleroderma Foundation
www.scleroderma.org
Assisted Living
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/assistedliving.html
Family Care Navigator- State By State Guide
https://www.caregiver.org/family-care-navigator
Home Care Services
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/homecareservices.html
Long Term Care Information
http://longtermcare.gov/
National Respite Care Locator
http://archrespite.org/respitelocator
Hospice Care
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hospicecare.html
Hospital Compare
http://www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare/
Caring From a Distance
http://www.cfad.org/
Handbook for Long Distance Caregivers
http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content/pdfs/op_2003_long_distance_handbook.pdf
Caregivers of a Spouse or Partner
http://www.wellspouse.org/
Checklists and Forms for Caregivers
http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/caregivers-resources/grp-checklists-forms.aspx
Information and Resources for Caregivers
https://www.ncoa.org/audience/older-adults-caregivers-resources/
Caregivers Library
http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/home.aspx
Caregiver Resources from Medicare
https://www.medicare.gov/blog/theres-help-for-caregivers-too
Caregiver Resources from Medline Plus
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/caregivers.html
Programs that Help You Pay for Medical Expenses
https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/11445-4-Programs-that-Can-Help-You-Pay-Your.pdf
Benefits for People with Disabilities
https://www.usa.gov/disability-services
Government Benefits-Check Your Eligibility
http://www.benefits.gov/benefits/benefit-finder#benefits&qc=cat_1
Caregiver Resource Network
http://www.caregiverresource.net/
Long Distance Caregiving Tips from the National Institute of Health https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/getting-started-long-distance-caregiving
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