The Caregiver Experience: Understanding the Impact of Caregiving
This webinar (57:45 minutes) given by Stacey DeOrsey and Sarah Stevenson from the Providence VA Medical Center discusses the curent caregiver population in the United States and their roles and responsibilities. They also discuss the common physical, emotional and financial burdens that caregivers face as well as how to establish strategies for effectively communicating with caregivers. Community resources for caregivers are identified. Continuing education credits are available for nursing, social work, and mental health counseling. Free registration is required to access webinar.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
This web page created by the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation discusses the topic area of Coronavirus (COVID-19). It provides information such as basic facts, causes, symptoms, diagnosis and tests, care and treatment, lifestyle and management, and how the coronavirus is unique to older adults. Videos and outside resources are also embedded within the web page.
Source: Health in Aging Foundation, 2020.
https://www.healthinaging.org/
LTSS ECHO COVID Series
This series of Project ECHO webinars from the Hawai'i State Rural Association in partnership with the Jacob A. Burns School of Medicine includes information related to COVID-19. Some of the topics discussed include PPE, telemedicine, staffing strategies, testing and surveillance, and home care safety. Most webinars are at or near an hour in length. Upcoming webinars are detailed in the "Upcoming COVID Sessions" tab, which include a link for registration.
How Family Caregivers Can Keep Loved Ones Active at Home During Coronavirus Outbreak
This web page from AARP offers ideas to family caregivers to help prevent boredom and keep their loved one active while stuck at home due to the coronavirus. Ten practical ideas are suggested. The web page is available in English and Spanish.
Source: AARP, 2020.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
AGS Position Statement: Resource Allocation Strategies and Age-Related Considerations in the COVID-19 Era and Beyond
This position statement and companion article represent the official policy position of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS) in regard to COVID-19. The statement is intended to inform stakeholders including hospitals, health systems, and policymakers about ethical considerations to consider when developing strategies for allocating scarce resources during an emergency involving older adults. Recommendations for post-pandemic review are included. The article from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society free to access and download.
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Toolkit for Primary Care Practitioners
The comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) toolkit for general practitioners and medical and health professionals working in primary care settings explains what comprehensive geriatric assessment is, in what circumstances to use it, and how it is performed with planning and involvement of social services. The toolikit includes guides on specific medical issues covering a range of conditions and situations, from bone health to end of life care. All content can be downloaded in PDF form.
Source: British Geriatrics Society (BGS), 2019.
CGA Toolkit Plus: Resources for the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment based Proactive and Personalized Primary Care of the Elderly
This comprehensive geriatric assessment toolkit is a unique one-stop kit of evidence-based resources with customizable tools for providers with appropriate instructions which are ready to print and use. Materials for clients and caregivers are also available. The toolkit presents definitions, explanations, and resources for 5 topics: comprehensive geriatric assessment, frailty, geriatric syndromes, proactive care, and personalized planning. The toolkit offers information on how to translate its content into over 100 different languages, and it is mobile device-friendly.
How to Hire a Caregiver
This web page from AARP explains how family caregivers can find outside help. The web page describes several types of home care workers, and it provides steps to hiring a paid caregiver. The web page is available in English and Spanish.
Source: AARP, 2021.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
How to Make a Home Safe for Your Aging Parent
This web page from AARP describes how families can adapt their home to accomodate an aging parent moving in. Both low-cost safety tips and examples of expensive renovations are included. Financial assistance options are discussed. The web page is available in English and Spanish.
Source: AARP, 2021.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
Home Safety and Dementia
This web page from AARP describes safety tips for caregivers who worry about an older family member with dementia leaving the house. The web page is available in English and Spanish.
Source: AARP, 2017.
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/