Building a “Circle of Care”--Quality Resources for Caregivers

Presented by: Dr. Mary Howrey, Ed.D., Transforming Lives and More, Inc.

Website URL: http://www.tlmnetwork.org

Phone: 754-800-7213 City: Tamarac, FL

Date: November 12, 2016

For: Tamarac Branch Library, Broward County Library System

What do you as a family caregiver or a

friend of a family caregiver need in the way

of support and information?

Discussion Session

Caregivers in the United States, 2012

Support/Education Services (1)

YouTube Video--“Mindfulness” https://youtu.be/WGUWt4TjBKE

Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter HELPLINE,

Support Group Network, Message Boards, Safe Return®,

Comfort Zone, TrialMatch

http://www.alz.org/seflorida/

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving

http://www.rosalynncarter.org/

City of Tamarac Social Services Department

Broward County Office of Elder

Memory Disorders Clinic Network in Florida/Florida Department of Elder Affairs (University of Miami, Miller School

of Medicine, Broward North)

http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/alz.php#memory

Support/Education Services (cont’d) (2)

Family Caregiver Alliance/FCA Family Care Navigator

https://www.caregiver.org/

Caregiver Action Network http://caregiveraction.org/

AARP Family Caregiving Resource Center

http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/?cmp=RDRCT-

CRGNG_APR12_012

AARP Brain Health & Wellness

http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-

health/?intcmp=SKYBOX2ENG

Home Health Care Services

Respite/Adult Day Care Services

Palliative Care/Hospice Services

Aging and Disability Resource Center

Broward (ADRC) Resources to Tap Area Agency on Aging located in Sunrise, FL

Information and Referral (Telephone Support and Directory of

Community Resources issued annually in May)

SHINE (Medicare Counseling)

In-home Assessment

Older Adult’s Conference in May (annual)

Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council Conference in November

(annual)

Healthy Living and Wellness Programs

Website— http://www.adrcbroward.org

211-Broward Resources2-1-1 Broward connects people with community, health and disaster services through a free, 24/7 phone service and searchable online database.

Broward County’s Online Resources Directoryhttp://www.resourcehouse.com/211-broward/

Senior Touchlinehttp://211-broward.org/senior-touchline/A free service that offers a daily telephone call for people over 60 years of age who live alone. The purpose of the program is to ensure that older adults can maintain their sense of well-being while remaining in their homes and community.

Military and Veteran’s Serviceshttp://211-broward.org/service/military-veteran-affairs/

Free Library Health Information Resources

National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Library of Medicine

https://www.nlm.nih.gov/For Caregivers—

MedlinePlus http://www.medlineplus.gov

NIH Senior Health https://nihseniorhealth.gov/

For Professionals—

PubMed http://www.pubmed.gov

Broward County Library System

http://www.broward.org/library/Pages/Default.aspx

Overdrive (e-books for computers, tablets and smartphones)

Electronic databases (such as Health & Wellness Resource Center with Alt-Health)

Florida Electronic Library Health Resourceshttp://flelibrary.org/health.php

Computer Training in January 2017

Broward County Library System??

Offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from

10:30am – Noon (Complete Today’s Program

Feedback Survey to Register for classes)

Tamarac and/or Miramar Branch Libraries

MedlinePlus

NIH Senior Health

Florida Electronic Library

Broward County Library System’s Overdrive

Passages in Caregiving– Insights from Gail Sheehy

on “Caregiving Mistakes to Learn from & Overcome”1. Thinking we have no authority because we’re just family (Be a fearless advocate for your love one.)

2. Passively accepting first opinions

3. Taking on the whole burden

4. Not believing we deserve help

5. Not researching where we can find help

6. Giving up our jobs, friends, and financial security

7. Ignoring our own health (Take care of yourself.)

8. Forgetting what brings us joy.

“The family caregiver is the backbone of our broken health care system.”

Informal caregivers provide $351 billion annually in service to their loved ones.

(Source: Caregiver Action Network)

Source: Sheehy, Gail. (2010). Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence. New York: William Morrow.

Share Your Caregiving Story for

National Family Caregiving Month

Your First Name_____________________________

Your City, State _____________________________

My Family Caregiving story to share…

**To be posted at the--Tamarac Branch Library, November 2016.**

AARP “Family Caregiving Fair” (Webinar) Thursday, November 17, 2016

Online Registration is required at—

http://aarp.org/familycarefair

Join the AARP Virtual Family

The Caregiving Fair allows you to...

• Connect with professionals in our exhibit hall and lounge

• Learn more about health, financial and legal matters

• Attend presentations and ask questions during our live chats!

Thank you for your Feedback!

Online Support Group of Interest ?

Library Family Caregiver Support Group of Interest ?

Family Caregiver Steering Committee Volunteer and

Advocacy ?

Computer Lab Volunteer for Online Health Information

Courses, January 2017 ?

Other ways you can assist or we can assist you ?

Local Broward County Key Library Contacts

for Family Caregivers

Call-- Transforming Lives and More, Inc.

Phone: 754-700-7213

Website URL-- http://www.tlmnetwork.org

Call-- Tamarac Branch Library

Adult Services Department Phone: 754-765-1504

Website URL– http://www.broward.org/library

Check with the Friends of Tamarac Branch Library about

membership options.

Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths

Checklist (1)

First, rate yourself on your basic needs.

Are you… 5=Usually 4=Frequently 3=Sometimes 2=Occasionally 1=Rarely

1. Eating a well-balanced diet? 5 4 3 2 1

2. Getting enough sleep? 5 4 3 2 1

3. Receiving regular and necessary health care? 5 4 3 2 1

4. Having adequate housing and shelter? 5 4 3 2 1

5. Feeling positive about yourself? 5 4 3 2 1

6. Feeling secure about your financial future? 5 4 3 2 1

Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths Checklist (2)

Second, assess your daily living activities.

Are you.. 5=Usually 4=Frequently 3=Sometimes 2=Occasionally 1=Rarely

1. Buying food 5 4 3 2 1

2. Taking care of personal routines on a daily basis(meals, hygiene, laundry) 5 4 3 2 1

3. Attending to medical needs (e.g., taking daily medicines,exercising, scheduling required doctor’s appointments ) 5 4 3 2 1

4. Keeping up with home maintenance (lawn, cleaning,house repairs) 5 4 3 2 1

5. Participating in events in the community, social clubs, and/or church and at work if you’re employed 5 4 3 2 1

6. Taking time to have fun with friends and/or family 5 4 3 2 1

7. Treating or rewarding yourself 5 4 3 2 1

8. Making plans for your financial future 5 4 3 2 1

Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths Checklist (3)

Finally, write down aspects of your life you feel need improving

below…

Why are these improvements important to you?