As the new year unfolds and we navigate the last month(s) of winter, caregivers may find themselves in need of a little self-care. As caregivers, we often put our care-recipient’s needs ahead of our own. Sometimes we also may need care and aren’t sure what exactly we need. Further, social isolation can contribute to the […]
The Dementia Engagement, Education and Research (DEER) Program is excited to offer a free, 6-week Dementia Self-Management Program. This innovative program is designed to help develop personal strategies to support...
Spring is almost here, and this is a great time to get involved with community programs and events! Below are just a few of the events coming up...
Daylight Savings Time is on Sunday, March 10, 2024. Having one less hour in the day can add an extra layer of stress for caregivers as it can...
Dementia Friendly Washoe County partners with Pioneer Center Golden Encore to bring high-quality performances of art, music, and theater to elders in Washoe County, with an emphasis on...
Join our upcoming Power Tools for Caregivers Workshop! It is a workshop for caregivers that runs for 6 weeks. It starts on Tuesday, February 27th until April 9th...
Caregiving during the holidays can be particularly challenging as this often adds more stress and strong emotions can emerge. There are...
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...
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...
