|  Meals-on-Wheels
wants to assure that Caregivers have the most up-to-date information,
education, and resources. We realize the challenges in caring for an elderly
or disabled loved one. Meals-on-Wheels has useful information on aging,
mental challenges such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, housing options,
legal issues, in-home services, end-of-life issues, palliative care and
more.
If you are interested in bringing a Caregiver program to your
business, church or organization, please contact Meals-on-Wheels
at 817-558-2840 or 972-351-9943 or info@mowjec.org.
There is no cost to you for these programs.
For helpful information please download our “Numbers
to Know.” You may also contact Meals-on-Wheels at 817-558-2840
or 972-351-9943 or email at info@mowjec.org.
Some other helpful websites we have found.
Caregiver Monthly Newsletters
| Jan 2010 |
Family Caregivers: Education & Resources
10 Tips for Family Caregivers |
| Dec 2009 |
Family Caregivers: Education & Resources
Family Conflict: The best and the worst comes forth within a family when tested with the care, illness, and aging of a parent. This is the time when all should come together for the benefit of the parent in need and to support one another during the challenge. |
| Jul 2009 |
Caregiver's Corner
Guilt: Dealing with the Monkey on Your Back |
| Apr 2009 |
Communication Between Caregivers and Care Receivers
Most people will admit that the biggest problems in relationships involve communication. |
| Mar 2009 |
Setting Limits and Healthy Boundaries
The most difficult challenge for many caregivers is not the physical and medical issues affecting the person for whom they provide care, but the emotional and psychological impact of caregiving on themselves. |
| Feb 2009 |
Caregiver’s Corner: Is it Depression?
Older adults may experience a variety of emotions and may not know how to identify what is happening or what to do about it. |
| Jan 2009 |
Caregiver’s Corner: Creating a Safer Home Environment
Making home safer for an older adult who has difficulty walking, seeing clearly, or some other disabling condition means making a home safer for everyone who lives in the house. |
| Dec 2008 |
Caregiving and the Holiday Season: Balancing Traditions, Time, and Family
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other older adult through a holiday season can magnify the
stresses. Is it time to re-evaluate traditions and set some new priorities? What can you do to
help you enjoy the best of the holidays and still be a good caregiver? |
| Nov 2008 |
Surprise! You’re Now A Care Giver
When Mom’s husband passed away, I knew our lives would never be the same. Mom was 63 years old when she came to live with us—my husband just turned 43 and I 42. I was excited about all of the fun we would have together. My anticipation soon turned to anger and frustration as I realized that we were in over our heads. We didn't have a clue how to be "care givers." |
| Aug 2008 |
Equipment, Supplies, and Assistive Devises to Make Life Easier,
Part 2 of 2 Parts
As health changes for an older adult he or she may need help at home to support recovery after an illness or hospital stay and to help maintain independence. |
| Jul 2008 |
Equipment, Supplies, and Assistive Devises to Make Life Easier,
Part 1 of 2 Parts
As health changes for an older adult he or she may need help at home to support recovery after an illness or hospital stay and to help maintain independence. |
| Jun 2008 |
Family Caregivers: Education and Resources
This is the last in a series about what happened when a working caregiver’s mother had to go into the hospital. This article is about what happened after the hospital. The series has provided practical advice while telling a real story about the caregiver experience. |
Caregiver Information Seminars
Caregiver seminars are co-sponsored with the Area Agency of Aging of North
Central Texas. They are designed for those caring for an elderly loved
one. All seminars are free and open to the public.
For more information or to set up a seminar for your community please
contact Zanda Hilger at zanda@mowjec.org
or (817) 929-3535. |
