education and resources for family caregivers, friends, and providers helping older adults
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Online Education for Caregivers
Below are links to several online education modules for your use anytime
convenient for you. These online education programs also provide links to
helpful forms such as planning documents for doctor visits and a form for
emergency medical information as well as links to additional information and
resources.
Select the link(s) corresponding to the topic(s) listed below. If you do not
find the information you are looking for in the modules, please let us know by
sending email to caregiver@flash.net
1. Elder Caregiver Basics: Issues, Resources, and Stress Management
1.A. Elder Caregiver Basics: Work/Life Balance, Resources, and Stress Management
2. Behavior and Emotions of Aging
3. Chronic Illness, Medication Management and Communication with Health Care Providers
4. Sensory Loss
5. Communication and Relationships
6. Safety and Independence
7. Legal Issues for Caregivers
8. Mental Health, Depression and Drugs
9. Caring for the Caregiver
10. Long Distance Caregiving
11. Housing Options and Long Term Care
12. End of Life Issues
13. Loss and Grief
14. Sandwich Generation and Working Caregivers
15. Nutrition, Kitchen Safety, and Meal Planning
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Information updated 12-31-11