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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.
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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
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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​​
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Coalition member Jamie Glavich of Almost Home goes over some of the benefits experienced by individuals in adult day programs.
Accessibility in the Home
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Coalition member Kris Wilson of Modified Independence explains the importance of accessibility within the home, and some common household accessibility issues.
Advanced Care Planning
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Coalition member Charlene Beymer from Community Hospice goes over Advanced Care Planning and the importance of a living will.
Low Vision Services​​
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Coalition member Noel Guidry, InsightOT, goes over low vision services and the benefits they may provide.
Veterans Services Offices​​
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Coalition member Matt Hardy, Assisting Hands, talks about Veterans Services Offices and the benefits that are available at VSOs.
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Please note, VSOs are different from ElderSource's Veteran Directed Care program, which can be found here:
Savvy Caregiver Program ​
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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.
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