General Covid-19 Information
Center for Disease Control’s Latest Information about COVID-19 – the most trusted resource regarding the Coronavirus.
AARP Family Caregiving – Information to address concerns about care recipients in nursing homes, dealing with forced isolation, stocking up on medications, what Medicare covers, etc.
NCOA’s COVID-19 resources for older adults & caregivers includes this short video called ‘What you Need to Know About COVID-19‘
Covid-19 Caregiver Spotlight Episodes
Nurse & Family Caregiver
Meet healthcare worker and family caregiver Jessica Sima. Jessica helps care for her mom with end stage liver disease and diabetes and is the guardian for her brother with developmental disabilities. Jessica’s mom recently fell and is recovering in a skilled nursing facility and her brother resides in an Illinois state-operated developmental center. Jessica shares how she made the tough decision between bringing mom home or keeping her in the skilled nursing facility. She also shares her criteria to select a nursing facility, how she is communicating with her isolated family members, and how she is managing expectations with each facility regarding her family member’s care.
Obtaining Necessary Supplies
Meet family caregiver Debra Hallisey. After her dad passed in 2015, Deb became the primary caregiver for her mom who is diabetic, legally blind, and has mobility issues. In this show we discuss how her brother is able to help her from 12 hours away, how she is able to stay informed about the pandemic without getting derailed, her creativity to secure the necessary supplies that are in high demand, and how she manages and sets expectations with her mom and her mom’s professional caregivers during these uncertain times.
So Much Grief in 2020
In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, show host Elizabeth walks us through her loss experiences from this past year and ultimately realizes what was gained in this unusually emotionally draining year. 2020 is one we will never forget!
Coping with Emotions
Caregiver Action Network’s Help Desk
Coronavirus Anxiety: Coping with Stress, Fear, and Uncertainty from HelpGuide.com
Talking to a Parent with Dementia Who is In Lock Down Due to COVID-19
Fun Family Activities to Fight the COVID Blues – 20 ideas to fight off any boredom and enjoy your time at home
Celebrating Milestones While Social Distancing – A creative list of memorable ideas to liven up a special anniversary, birthday, new birth, graduation, or any other milestone event.