In this episode Dr. Lakelyn will cover 10 helpful resources that every caregiver needs to know. There are so many resources out there that people often don’t know about. And, if you start Googling resources, it can be really overwhelming! This episode will save you time by sharing 10 resources that can change your caregiving game!
Episode highlights include tips and resources on:
1 - Your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
2 - Disease specific websites
3 - Support groups
4 - The local pharmacist
5 - Respite care
6 - Veterans Assistance (VA)
7 - Your faith community
8 - Caregiving organizations
9 - A local lending closet
10 - Hospice
Helpful links from this episode:
- Find your local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
- American Diabetes Association
- Parkinson’s Resource Organization
- Davis Phinney Foundation (Parkinson's Resource)
- HFC (Hilarity for Charity) (Alzheimer's Resource)
- HFC Home Care Grant Program and Application
- The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration
- Lewy Body Dementia Association
- Guide: Home Care Solutions
- ARCH Respite Provider Locator
- Veterans Assistance (VA) Caregiver Support
- Guidepost Caregiving Resources
- Live Chat: David Troxel on Religion, Spirituality and Dementia
- Article: The Need for Faith and Spirituality Along the Caregiving Journey
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- Equipment Lending Closet Location Search
- Guide: The Truth About Hospice
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00:00 - Intro
01:47 - Agency on Aging
05:19 - Disease specific websites
09:32 - Support groups
11:29 - Local pharmacist
12:39 - Respite care
17:19 - Sponsor: Home Instead
17:50 - Veteran's assistance
19:29 - Faith communities
21:31 - Caregiving organizations
22:31 - Local lending closet
23:36 - Hospice
26:20 - Outro
