Welcome to the newly updated NevadaCaregivers.org. The Sanford Center for Aging (SCA), part of the UNR School of Medicine, is the new home of the Caregiver Initiative. That includes this website as well as the Caregiver Guidebook. All the wonderful information and resources you have enjoyed are still here, however, they look a little different […]
Below is part two of the best caregiver-friendly practices in the workplace. If you are an employer or a business owner, read on to learn more on how...
Best Caregiver-Friendly Practices for Free Part I Below is a list of the best caregiver-friendly practices other companies have used to support working caregivers. If you are an...
Not sure if your work environment is caregiver-friendly? Here is why supporting caregivers is good business. When our community comes together, good things happen. When caregivers are supported,...
Caregiving can be costly. As the United States population ages and lifespans extend, more aging adults require care. As of 2013, there were 66 million adult caregivers in...
Note: The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or professional legal or financial advice. Always seek the advice of...
Caregivers, holidays and celebrations are perfect opportunities to include the person you are caring to help with preparations. My mother was very helpful. When she moved in with...
Welcome to nevadacaregivers.org! The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Caregiver Support Initiative is directed at the needs of unpaid family caregivers to seniors. We are proud to share...
In this edition, Occupational Therapist Angela Bialorucki shares how to acquire the many different kinds of durable medical and adaptive equipment available, and what is most suitable for...
In this edition, Christy Pappas, family caregiver, discusses just how important self-care is and how it makes a big difference in the lives of caregivers. The last few...
How should you prepare for an in-person appointment in this time of Covid? If you are living with one or more chronic medical conditions, it may seem you...
Preparing to care for an aging parent ahead of time is important for everyone to do. The year I turned 42, my mother became depressed. She had to...
The majority of the time, the caregiver will set high expectations for how they can help the care recipient. In reality, their goals are unrealistic, and as a...
Tod Sherman is a family caregiver for his wife, Dawn, and his son, Doug. He shares his story on what it is like to live day-to-day as a...
As a caregiver, you face many challenges on a day-to-day basis. You may feel overwhelmed and isolated with how you are feeling. You may also deeply care about...
The holiday season can be the most wonderful time of the year, but many fail to realize the holidays are also a sad time for a lot of...
Looking for fun ideas to do this holiday season with the person you are caring for? Read on to learn more fun ideas from Deanna Hearn. Deanna Hearn,...
The holidays are around the corner. It is an exciting time for everyone – for some, it is the time families and friends celebrate with one another. With...
The purpose of home modifications is to ensure the safety, security, and independence of the person(s) in their own household. As a caregiver, you will want to make...
