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Caregiver Tips
These quick videos, funded by Community Catalyst, offer the viewer tips on being a family caregiver, resources that may be available and more.
These videos have been released as part of a social media campaign to aid caregivers in caring for themselves, using the hashtag #WellnessWednesdays.
Caregiver Tips: A Series of PSAs
Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida
In this video, Andrea Spencer, ElderSource's VP of Communications, defines the Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida and the programs offered.
Three C's of Caregiving
Kari Bell of River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aging, and a member of the Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida, goes over the Three C's of caregiving.
Three Types of Respite
Here, Latonja Best from the City of Jacksonville, Senior Services Division, goes over the differences between self-guided, informal and formal respite care.
How to Tell Your Loved One You Need a Break
Caregiver Coalition members Alex Moore and Jackie Osbourne discuss managing stress as a caregiver, as well as how to communicate your own needs to your loved one.
Florida Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Coalition member Amanda Jones, Florida Department of Elder Affairs, goes over some information about the FACE (Florida Alzheimer's Center of Excellence) Program in this video.
Benefits of Adult Day Programs
Coalition member Jamie Glavich of Almost Home goes over some of the benefits experienced by individuals in adult day programs.
Accessibility in the Home
Coalition member Kris Wilson of Modified Independence explains the importance of accessibility within the home, and some common household accessibility issues.
Advanced Care Planning
Coalition member Charlene Beymer from Community Hospice goes over Advanced Care Planning and the importance of a living will.
Low Vision Services
Coalition member Noel Guidry, InsightOT, goes over low vision services and the benefits they may provide.
Veterans Services Offices
Coalition member Matt Hardy, Assisting Hands, talks about Veterans Services Offices and the benefits that are available at VSOs.
Please note, VSOs are different from ElderSource's Veteran Directed Care program, which can be found here:
Savvy Caregiver Program
Coalition member Jennifer Smidt, AHEC, talks about the Savvy Caregiver Program. The Savvy Caregiver Program is a series of classes that go over key strategies for caregivers.
Caregiver Confidential: The Capacity to Give
ElderSource CEO Linda Levin shares that finding peace as a caregiver is easier when you learn to accept that everyone has varying capacities to give.
Caregiver Confidential: Supporting Working Caregivers
ElderSource CEO Linda Levin discusses the importance of caregivers being and feeling supported at work.
Caregiver Confidential: Asking For Help As A Caregiver
ElderSource board member Walette Stanford shares why it's so important for caregivers to ask for help when they feel overwhelmed.
Caregiver Confidential: Helpful Resources
ElderSource board member Walette Stanford shares which resources have been helpful for her on her caregiving journey.
Caregiver Confidential: Pouring Back into Yourself
Necole has her hands full as she provides care for her brother, grandmother, and manages a group home with eight ladies. Here she talks about how she manages to pour back into herself while caring for so many others.
Caregiver Confidential: Supporting a Parent as They Age
Vanessa Frances shares the joys, and heartaches, that come with caregiving for a parent and watching them age.
Caregiver Confidential: My Favorite Part of Being a Caregiver
While caregiving can be challenging sometimes, caregiver Vanessa Frances shares what her favorite moments are, and why they make all the hard work worth the effort.
Caregiver Confidential: Valuable Caregiver Resources
Caregiver Vanessa Frances shares what resources have been helpful to her as she cares for her father.