building a circle of care 11_12_2016 (final)
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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?