
Develop a right caregiving plan by securing an accurate diagnosis with your doctor and geriatric psychiatrists, recognize dementia stages, then discuss feelings and goals with your loved one.
Gather the family to discuss the diagnosis and stages, implement a family caregiving plan with roles for care, finances, and daily tasks, and address social security and disability options.
Obtain the right power of attorney to manage your loved one's medical and financial decisions, have it notarized, and understand full versus limited options or seek legal help.
Contact the Department of Aging for a no-charge resource analysis to identify resources for your loved one, including Medicaid, Medicare, Alzheimer's research, senior centers, and adult daycare.
Learn to hire a compassionate caregiver with medical skills, verify references, use a home health care agency, set job descriptions, and involve family for trusted care in your home.
Discover how to get paid to care for a loved one via Medicare funding and state pay rates, including New Jersey's personal preference program and Department of Aging guidance.
Explore long term care insurance, life insurance, and wills and trusts to prepare for future needs. Build an income analysis and financial plan with scenarios to guide decisions.
Prioritize self-care for caregivers by joining support groups, hiring help or respite care, exercising daily, eating healthy, and staying on top of health screenings such as mammograms.
Explore spiritual influence for caregivers facing challenges by praying or meditating to seek guidance from a higher power, reading sacred texts, attending church, joining online support groups, and considering counseling.
Embrace role reversal in caregiving by balancing love, respect, and caution; listen to your loved one, value their input, and gently make the final decision together.
In 2005 my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, it was a shock to our family and to her as well. My mother went from working a full-time job to going on permanent disability overnight. There was no time for us to prepare for this transition and no map or guide on how to care for our mom. As the primary caregiver I had to become her advocate for her healthcare matters and business affairs, overnight our lives changed forever. Therefore, I wanted to create a course that would help families deal with the challenges of caregiving and avoid pitfalls that can hinder the caregiving process.
This course is designed for caregivers who are caring for loved ones with alzheimer's/Dementia.Even though the focus is on Alzheimer's/Dementia other caregivers will find this course useful as well. In this course you will learn about resources available to caregivers,how to navigate the world of caregiving,and how to care for your loved one with care and compasson.
As a caregiver it is vital that we show up everyday ready to take on challenges and by the end of this course you will be able to acheive that goal. Caring for a loved one who suffers with Alzheimer's/Dementia can be a taunting task however, by taking this course you will find the journey can be rewarding. Welcome aboard and I will see you inside.