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Main Pages10Resource Topics22AGE-u-cate Caregiver Training8Asking for Help9Assistive Technology26Caregiver Care Management16Caregiver Support Groups30Caregiver Training15Caregiver Well-Being44Caregiving and Support Services39Champions' Corner40Computer and Internet12Education and Workshops16End-of-Life Issues5General Interest (Aging)15Government Resources and Assistance15Grandparenting and Intergenerational Family5Grief and Loss45Home Safety Assessment and Driving58In-Home Care16Individual Counseling16Legal and Finances20LGBT Caregiving1Respite30Support Groups7
Main Pages
10 pagesResource Topics
22 pages- AGE-u-cate Caregiver Training
- Asking for Help
- Assistive Technology
- Caregiver Care Management
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Caregiver Training
- Caregiver Well-Being
- Caregiving and Support Services
- Champions' Corner
- Computer and Internet
- Education and Workshops
- End-of-Life Issues
- General Interest (Aging)
- Government Resources and Assistance
- Grandparenting and Intergenerational Family
- Grief and Loss
- Home Safety Assessment and Driving
- In-Home Care
- Individual Counseling
- Legal and Finances
- LGBT Caregiving
- Respite
AGE-u-cate Caregiver Training
8 pages- Compassionate Touch Caregiver Training Module 1
- Compassionate Touch Caregiver Training Module 2
- Compassionate Touch Caregiver Training Module 3
- Compassionate Touch Caregiver Training Module 4
- Compassionate Touch Caregiver Training Module 5
- Cultivating Empathy: From Caregiver to Empathetic Caregiver
- Promoting Quality of Life and Well-Being Module 3
- Promoting Quality of Life and Well-Being Module 4
Asking for Help
9 pages- Accepting Help From Others
- Asking for Help to Relieve Caregiver Stress
- Assessing Your Resources
- Building A Support Team
- Do I Need Help?
- Evaluate Your Own Abilities
- How do I Find Help in My Community?
- Not sure how to answer the question; How can I help?
- What is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Assistive Technology
26 pages- AAA Northwest MI 10 Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- AgeWays Information and Assistance Team
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Area Agency on Aging 3A Information and Assistance Team
- Assistive Devices and Resources Hub
- Branch-St. Joseph Area Agency on Aging 3C Information and Assistance Team
- Caregiving Haven
- CareWell Services Southwest 3B Information and Assistance Team
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Detroit Area Agency on Aging 1A Information and Assistance Team
- Get Durable Medical Equipment at CareWell Services
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Region 9 Area Agency on Aging Northeast MI Community Services Agency, Inc. Information and Assistance Team
- Region IV Area Agency on Aging Information and Assistance Team
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Renew Mobility
- Resource Guide
- Senior Resources of West Michigan 14 Information and Assistance Team
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
- The Senior Alliance, Inc. 1C Information and Assistance Team
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Assistive Technology Services
Caregiver Care Management
16 pages- AAA Northwest MI 10 Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- AgeWays Information and Assistance Team
- Area Agency on Aging 3A Information and Assistance Team
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- CareWell Services Durable Medical Equipment
- DAAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region 9 AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region IV AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Senior Resources of West Michigan Information and Assistance Team
- The Senior Alliance Information and Assistance Team
- Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Information and Assistance Team
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Assistive Caregiver Case Management
Caregiver Support Groups
30 pages- Ageways Caregiver Support Groups
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- Caregiver Corner – Facebook
- Caregiver Programs in the Valley Area
- Caregiver Resource Network
- Caregiver Resources
- Caregiver Support Group Listings
- Caregiver Support Group Listings
- Caregiver Support Groups – Northwest Michigan
- Caregiver Support Services in West Michigan
- Caregiving Haven
- Evergreen Commons Support Groups
- General Caregiver Support Group
- Health and Wellbeing
- Kalamazoo Caregiver Resource Center
- Kinship Care Circle Program
- Kinship Care Support Groups
- Kinship Caregiver a.k.a. Relatives Raising Relative’s Children
- MI Virtual Caregiver Support Groups
- MSU Dementia Care and Support Lab
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Resources Available in the Upper Peninsula
- Savvy Caregiver
- Services Available in Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph
- TCOA Sponsored Support Groups
- Trualta
- Trualta
- Trualta
- Virtual Dementia Caregiving Support Groups
- WellWise Workshops and Support Groups
Caregiver Training
15 pages- AAA 3A Information and Assistance Team
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- Caregiver Programs
- Caregiver Resource Center
- Caregiver Resources
- Caregivers Available Support and Resources
- Classes and Evidence-Based Health, Wellness, and Caregiver Programs
- DAAA Information and Assistance Team
- For Caregivers – Programs and Resources
- Health and Wellness Education
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Training and Education for Caregivers
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Virtual Classes: Helping Caregivers Learn and Cope
Caregiver Well-Being
44 pages- 3 Minute Care Tips: Boost Your Energy
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching
- 3 Minute Care Tips: From Impatient to “I’m Patient” in Five Seconds
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Give Thanks to Yourself
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Plan a Loving Visit
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Self-Care is Not Selfish
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Shut Up and Listen
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Stand Up for Yourself
- 3 Minute Care Tips: Why Solitude is Important
- A Self-Reflection Journey for Family Caregivers
- Anchoring in the Present Meditation
- Benefits of Respite Music
- Beyond the Ordinary: Unconventional Self-Care for Family Caregivers
- Breaking the Silence: Addressing the Taboos in Caregiving
- Caregiving Amid Personal Trauma: Setting Boundaries, Self-Care, and Transformative Healing
- Caring For Your Sexual Wellbeing – Intimate Partner Caregivers
- Compassion Meditation
- Coping with Strong Emotions Toward Your Caregiving Role
- Dusting Off Your Inner Strength: A Crash Course in Trauma-Informed Self-Care
- Empowering the Caregiver’s Soul: Harnessing the Power of Positive Affirmations
- Feeling Alone? Solitude In Caregiving Is Normal, And There Are Things You Can Do
- Garden Therapy: Accessible Gardening Made “Easy”
- Guilt Be Gone!
- Loving and Kindness Meditation
- Managing Unearned Caregiver Guilt
- Micro-Dosing Self-care: A Lifeline for Overwhelmed Caregivers
- Nurture Self-Love Every Day
- Practical Tips for Building Connectedness
- Prioritizing Personal Relationship over Care
- Putting on Your Oxygen Mask First
- Reimagine and Micro-Dose Self-Care
- Seeing Our Own Signs: Self-Awareness Exercises to Help Get You Out of Isolation
- Self-care Workbook
- Small Changes can Have Huge Impacts for Your Wellbeing
- The Importance of Self-Care
- The Joys of Journaling
- Vitality Series: The physical and mental health implications of caregiving
- Vitality Series: The stress of caregiving
- Vitality Series: The upsides of caregiving
- What is Caregiver Burnout (And how to Prevent it)
- What My Therapist Taught Me: Pieces of Advice I (Eventually) Took to Heart
- When Boundaries Become Blurred
- Why are Boundaries Important?
- Would You Talk to Your Best Friend Like That?
Caregiving and Support Services
39 pages- ACCESS
- Administration of Community Living
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Alzheimer’s Association: Michigan Chapter
- Be Our Guest Adult Day Service
- Bloomfield Township Senior Support Services
- Cancer – Caregivers and Family
- Cancer PATH
- Caregiver Articles, Webinars, & Videos
- Caregiver Programs in the Valley Area
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiver Stress and Caregiver Burnout Article by Melinda Smith
- Caregiver Support Services in West Michigan
- Caregiving Haven
- Caring Across the Miles
- Caring For Yourself
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Council on Aging Servicing St. Clair County
- Dementia Friends Workshop
- Direct Care Programs to Help Seniors Stay Living at Home
- Directory of MI Senior Centers
- Farmington Hills Senior Support Services
- Frenchtown Center for Active Adults
- Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
- Health and Wellbeing
- Hilarity for Charity (HFC)
- Kinship Care Resource Center
- MI Virtual Caregiver Support Groups
- Michigan Parkinson Foundation
- MSU Dementia Care and Support Lab
- National Multiple Sclerosis Association—Michigan Chapter
- Prepare to Care – A Planning Guide for Families
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Resource Guide
- Resources Available in the Upper Peninsula
- Services Available in Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
Champions' Corner
40 pages- Anita Scott
- Brenda Blais Nesbitt
- Brenda Blais Nesbitt – Ontario, Canada
- Caregiver Reading List: Book Recommendations from Others in Your Shoes
- Carlos Olivas III – Champion Profile
- Chris “Link” Duarte – Sedona, Arizona
- Christy Byrne Yates – Champion Profile
- Colleen Breen
- Connect with Caregivers through Caregiving.com’s Champions Program!
- Consuela Marshall – Champion Profile
- Danielle Miura – Champion Profile
- Donna Thomson
- Dr. Feylyn Lewis Garrett – Champion Profile
- Elizabeth Miller – Champion Profile
- Elizabeth Miller – Metro Atlanta, Georgia
- Episode 1: Not losing yourself and still living your life as a caregiver
- Episode 2: Financial struggles and solutions when caregiving
- Episode 4: Love Takes Many Forms: Exploring Relationships When Caregiving Reshapes Your Life
- Episode 6: The Story Our Resumes Don’t Tell You
- Episode 7: Your keys to Your Community of Support
- Janis Uccellini Pascarella – Champion Profile
- Jenn Chan – San Francisco, CA
- Kate Houck
- Liz LaHaye
- Meet Our Season 1 Hosts
- Mike George
- My Long Goodbye with My Mother
- Nicole Dauz and Stasia Sharpe
- Nikki Geib
- Packing Hospital Bags: Champions Corner
- Porche Hughes – Champion Profile
- Preview: Champions Corner – Real Talk with Real Caregivers
- Sharon Engram-Collett – Champion Profile
- The Holidays and Caregiving: Champions Corner
- The Unconventional Holidays of Family Caregivers
- Theresa Robertson – Champion Profile
- Tiffany Yu
- Ursula Garcia-Mayes – Champion Profile
- What is a Caregiver?
- What’s it like dating as a caregiver?
Computer and Internet
12 pages- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiving Haven
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Generations on Line
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Resource Guide
- Services Available in Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
- WellWise Assistive Technology Services
Education and Workshops
16 pages- Cancer PATH
- Caregiver Articles, Webinars, & Videos
- Caregiver Resources
- Chronic Pain PATH
- Dementia Caregiver Series: 3-Part Webinar
- Dementia Friends Workshop
- Diabetes PATH
- Health and Wellness Education – Family Caregiver University
- Matter of Balance
- MSU Dementia Care and Support Lab
- Panel Discussion – Common Emotions Associated with Care Partnering
- Powerful Tools for Caregivers
- Reframing the Experience
- The Difference Between Palliative Care and Hospice Care
- Top 10 Feelings That Can Result in Care Partner Emotional Distress
- Use of the Positive Physical Approach™ – Connecting Over a Walk – Early States of Cognitive Change
End-of-Life Issues
5 pagesGeneral Interest (Aging)
15 pages- AARP
- Administration of Community Living
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- AGS Foundation for Health in Aging
- BenefitsCheckUp
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiving Haven
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Michigan Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
- Prepare to Care – A Planning Guide for Families
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Resource Guide
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
Government Resources and Assistance
15 pages- 101 Answers about Medicaid and Long Term Care
- Advance Directives – Planning for Your Future Medical Care
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Aging In Place: Modifications Keep Homes Safe for Seniors
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiving Haven
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Comparison of Home and Community Based Long Term Care Programs
- Home Safety Assessments – WellWise Services
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Resource Guide
- Resources Available in the Upper Peninsula
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
Grandparenting and Intergenerational Family
5 pagesGrief and Loss
45 pages- A Mother’s Love
- A New Beginning for End-of-Life Doulas
- Advance Care Planning: What is It?
- Alternative Options for Laying a Loved One to Rest
- Anticipatory Grief: The Emotional Journey of Terminal Diagnoses
- Awaiting Loss: The Silent Struggle of Anticipatory Grief
- Be on the Lookout for Scams Related to Death
- Breaking Down Myths and Stigmas of Grief
- Capturing Fading Memories
- Coping with Grief and Loss
- Creating (and Updating) a Last Will and Testament
- Creating and Casting Vision to Live Beyond Caregiving
- Death Cafes: Normalizing conversations about death, dying & loss
- Death, Dying, Loss, And Grief: Talking with Children And Youths
- Diving Deep Into Anticipatory Grief
- Embracing Healing Amidst Profound Loss – The Journey of Losing a Child
- Embracing the Present with Your Loved One
- End of Life Conversations – Self-Reflection
- End of Life Conversations – Starting the Conversation
- End of Life Conversations – What to Ask Your Loved One
- Episode 3: Life after caregiving
- Episode 5: Remembering, Rebuilding, and Redefining When Caregiving Ends
- Essential Questions to Ask Someone You Love Before They Die
- Find a GriefShare group
- Finding Harmony in Belongings: Methods for Sorting a Loved One’s Estate
- Grief
- Grief is Not Linear
- Hospice Care: Finding the Right Fit
- How to Respond When Your Loved One Says, “I’m Dying”
- Michael Hebb
- Nurturing Your Wellbeing – Balancing Being Present and Self-Care
- Open Communication During the End-of-Life Journey – Connecting with Friends and Family
- Phases of the Grief Journey and How a Grief Coach Can Help
- Preemptive Grief: Embracing the Present with Your Loved One
- Selling the Family Home
- The Grief of a Changing Relationship
- Three Steps to Living Your Life After Caregiving
- Treasuring Memories and Mementos: All the Things and the Conflict they may Bring
- Turning off Services
- Unanticipated Aspects of Grief
- Understanding a Loved One’s End-of-Life Wishes: A Guide to Honoring Their Legacy
- Understanding the Role of End-of-Life Doulas
- What Is Compassion
- When Your Person Passes Away: Your To Do List
- Why Humor is so Critical During End-of-Life Care
Home Safety Assessment and Driving
58 pages- A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults
- AAA Northwest MI 10 Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- AARP HomeFit Guide
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Aging in Place: Home Modifications and Safety Tips
- Aging In Place: Modifications Keep Homes Safe for Seniors
- Area Agency on Aging 3A Information and Assistance Team
- Balancing Risk and Safety
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- Caregiving Haven
- CareWell Services Information and Assistance Team
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Demo – Conversation between Family Members about Need to Evaluate Driving Abilities
- Demo – Conversation with a Person Whose Driving Status Has Changed
- Discussing Monitoring Devices with the Person You Care For
- Environmental/Home Modifications
- General Home Safety
- Habitat for Humanity – Detroit
- Home Away from Home – How Faraway Caregivers Can Ensure Safety and Security
- Home Based Care Options from Region IV AAA
- Home Entrance Safety Introduction
- Home Preparation for Aging Parents
- Home Safety Assessments – WellWise Services
- Home Safety Checklist
- Housing Options for Older Adults
- Is It Safe To Drive? Addressing Transportation Challenges
- Is My Loved One Safe at Home?
- Making the Home Environment Safe and Secure
- Mastering Medication Management – Medication Safety with Kids in the House
- Mastering Medication Management – Questions for Healthcare Providers
- Mastering Medication Management – Sample Documentation Sheet
- Mastering Medication Management – Side Effects & Interactions
- Mastering Medication Management – The Basics
- Mastering Medication Management – Vital Role of Proper Disposal
- Mobility Aids and Emergency Safety Devices
- Over the Counter – Avoiding Mishaps with OTC Medications
- Preventing Falls In and Outside the Home
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Real Fall Risks: Common Bathroom Hazards
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Region 9 AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Resource Guide
- Responding with Validation in Early States of Cognitive Change
- Safety Checklist
- Safety Tips for Steps
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
- Six Practical Solutions to Avoid Falls in the Bathroom
- Technology To Keep Them Safe at Home
- The Decision to Evaluate the Ability to Drive
- The Senior Alliance Information and Assistance Team
- Three Tips to Preventing Infection in your Home
- Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Information and Assistance Team
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Home Safety Assessment
In-Home Care
16 pages- AAA 3A Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- Area Agency on Aging of Northwest MI 10 Care Management Program
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- DAAA Information and Assistance Team
- Home Care Services
- Home-Based Care Options
- MI Choice Waiver
- Region 9 AAA In-Home Services
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Senior Resources of West Michigan 14 Care Options
- The Senior Alliance Information and Assistance Team
- Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Respite Care Program
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Assistive Information and Referral and Options Counseling
Individual Counseling
16 pages- AAA Northwest MI 10 Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- AgeWays Information and Assistance Team
- Area Agency on Aging 3A Information and Assistance Team
- Branch-St. Joseph AAA 3C Information and Assistance Team
- CareWell Information and Assistance Team
- Community Access Line of Lakeshore
- DAAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region 9 AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region IV AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- The Senior Alliance Information and Assistance Team
- Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Information and Assistance Team
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Information and Assistance Services
Legal and Finances
20 pages- 101 Answers about Medicaid and Long Term Care
- Advance Directives – Planning for Your Future Medical Care
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- BenefitsCheckUp
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiving Haven
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Elder Law and Advocacy Center
- Finances and Legal Resources – Region 7 Area
- Financial Caregiving Options: Working with Older Adults
- Housing Options for Older Adults
- Legal Aid – Western Mi Area
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Resource Guide
- Resources Available in the Upper Peninsula
- Services Available in Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
- Starting the Conversation about Health, Legal, Financial and End-of-Life Issues
LGBT Caregiving
1 pageRespite
30 pages- AAA 3A Information and Assistance Team
- AAA Western MI 8 Information and Assistance Team
- Adult Day Care – Ageways
- Aging at Home Programs – Kalamazoo
- Area Agency on Aging of Northwest MI 10 Care Management Program
- Caregiver Resources – Region IV AAA
- Caregiving Haven
- Caregiving Haven
- Community Living Program – Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph
- Find a Respite Provider
- Finding Respite: Options to Help You Take a Break from Caregiving
- Hannan Center
- Home-Based Care Options
- Programs & Services – Tri County Area
- Reference Guide for Michigan Seniors
- Region 9 AAA In-Home Services
- Region VII AAA Information and Assistance Team
- Resource Guide
- Resources Available in the Upper Peninsula
- Respite Care Services
- Respite Grant/Dementia Caregivers – Team Suzy
- Respite Grant/Dementia Caregivers – Universal Dementia Caregivers
- Senior Resources of West Michigan 14 Care Options
- Services Available in Branch, Hillsdale, St. Joseph
- Services Available in Northeastern Michigan Area
- Services Available in Western Michigan Area
- Tri-County Office on Aging 6 Respite Care Program
- UPCAP Services Information and Assistance Team
- Valley AAA 5 Information and Assistance Team
- WellWise Assistive Information and Referral and Options Counseling
