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Caregiver Way is a place where information and connection meet you where you are. Considering you’re here, you’re probably caring for someone special in your life. And your role – either abruptly, or over time – has shifted from daughter, husband, or friend to caregiver. It’s possible (and likely) that you’ve not been trained on your new role, you’re simply doing your best. The good news is that with the right support, you can be all the things you need to be for your loved one, and for yourself.
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Keep the Voicemails
Tina McIntosh
March 11th, 2024
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Keep the voicemails on your phone for the times when you want to hear your person's voice after they pass.
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Dr. JoAnn Burke
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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.
Changing a Brief
Teepa Snow
February 20th, 2024
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How to change protective undergarments in late-state dementia care.
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Stephanie Denson
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Founder and Lead Organizer
Stephanie is a professional organizer and the Founder and Lead Organizer with Spirit & Space. Stephanie and her team serve clients who desire aesthetically pleasing, orderly spaces that create more joy and peace in their lives. They are organizational experts who delight in creating order. Stephanie is also a collectibles advisor, helping clients find home for and make money on the stuff they no longer want to keep.
Tips for Applying a Gait Belt
Cindy & Christina Hardin-Weiss
February 15th, 2024
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Learn how to properly apply and adjust a gait belt.
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Nan Wetherhorn
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Health Care Advocate
My name is Nan Wetherhorn, and I am a health care advocate. I have also been a nurse in the Intensive Care Unit for more than 30 years where I developed a solid knowledge of and ability to work within the U.S. healthcare system. I have experience with both pediatric and adult patients in various medical areas such as cardiac care, neurology, surgery, and trauma.
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