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Caregiver Way features informational content and a social platform to connect with other caregivers in five categories:
Self-care
Caring for your Loved One
Financial & Legal
End-of-Life Care
Life After Caregiving
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Meaningful Connection Caring for a loved one often brings feelings of isolation and loneliness. Caregiver Way provides a safe place for thoughtfulness about these topics as well as connection with others who walk a similar path, proving that no one is alone on their caregiving journey.
Self-Awareness In Caregiver Way, private journals and prompted assessments help you, the caregiver, self-identify and offer insights into your challenges and needs.
Featured Content & Contributors
Now What?
Jane Bentley
April 19th, 2024
1 min read
Article
If you were a caregiver whose loved one is now in a full-time care facility, you may be find yourself having lots of questions:
Now what?
What am I supposed to do now that I’m not caring for someone 24/7?
Why do I feel so lost?
Why do I want to sleep so much?
Sound familiar? I could go on, but you get the idea. When you have been a caregiver for someone for
so long, it’s sometimes hard to find “you” again. Lots of extra time sounds wonderful and scary
all once. And if you’re like I was, you may even feel guilty that you have the
freedom to do what you want for a change. It took me awhile. After all, I was a caregiver for 10
years. Being able to sleep without always “having one eye open” or “listening for your person”
sounds good, right? But being able to do that takes time. And really, before you can
even consider what you want to do next, you need to learn to relax, breathe and just BE.
And in my case, THAT was progress. No need to figure it all out today…take your time; be good
to yourself; listen to your body and your heart. Give yourself some grace. You deserve it.
Dr. JoAnn Burke
Contributor
Chair
JoAnn M. Burke, Ph.D., LSCW, LMFT.,BSN is Chair of the Indiana Commission on Aging. She has over 50 years of professional healthcare experience working in nursing, clinical social work, and higher education. She is a passionate advocate for comprehensive healthcare that includes attention to behavioral health and social drivers of health as well as traditional healthcare, and she advocates for public policies that better support family caregivers.
Preparing an End of Life File
Abby Vincent
May 15th, 2024
2 min watch
Video
An end-of-life file can help have all important documents in one place.
CICOA
Contributor
CICOA Aging & In-Home Solutions is the Central Indiana area agency on aging, helping you care for loved ones who need support to stay at home. As a trusted nonprofit with over 50 years of experience, we’re committed to empowering older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. Our mission is to provide you and your loved one with the resources and services you need to thrive. From home-delivered meals and transportation to respite care and caregiver support, we offer a wide range of options tailored to your unique needs. Let us help you navigate this journey together.
Remove the Rugs
Corrina Thompson
March 7th, 2024
1 min watch
Video
Remove rugs to prevent a fall.
Rosarium Health
Contributor
Rosarium Health’s mission is to make homes safe and accessible, connecting communities, healthcare providers, and contractors to address in-home accessibility needs. Co-founder and CEO Cameron Carter was inspired to start Rosarium after his aunt was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, highlighting the need for quicker, more efficient home modifications. Through Rosarium's platform, clinicians assess home environments, prescribe modifications, and connect clients with vetted contractors. The platform simplifies communication, documentation, and payments, ensuring a seamless process for individuals, families, health plans, and contractors alike. Rosarium Health is dedicated to helping people live safely and comfortably in their homes.
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