National Family Caregivers Association
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Strength for Caring

Nutritional meal shopping list for seniors
The Northland Human Services/Senior Directory

Family Caregiving
Caring for a parent, spouse or friend in a home setting, ensuring a safe environment and providing even the most basic care can be overwhelming. Family Caregiving is a National Red Cross program that offers training sessions that help caregivers gain new skills and a better understanding of how to provide safe care in the home. There is no charge for the classes. The classes are taught using booklets and DVDs, along with hands-on training and hands-on practice with mannequins when appropriate.

Classes can be taught in three different ways:
1. In a public classroom setting (on-site or off-site) Click here for a schedule.
2. As a seminar, in conjunction with other healthcare professionals
3. Customized classes for family members/friends in private homes

For those who are looking for assistance, but prefer to study the information at home, at their own pace when it is convenient, call 816-841-5203 to purchase a quick reference guide with a companion DVD. Or you can contact Platte County Senior Fund, 816-270-2800, to borrow the materials from our lending library.

 

Home Safety
Informs caregivers how to provide a safe environment for themselves and the one in their care.

General caregiving skills
Teaches how to measure and record vital signs, signs of sudden illness such as stroke, does and don'ts of giving medications and suggestions for communication with health care professionals.

Positioning and helping your loved one move
Participants learn how to safely position and assist the one they are caring for in moving from one place to another.

Assisting with personal care
Informs caregivers how to assist with personal care and hygiene.

Healthy Eating
Informs caregivers about good nutrition and how to assist with eating.

Caring for the caregiver
Great information for caregivers on how to take care of their own health while caring for a loved one.

Legal and financial issues
Informs caregivers about legal and financial issues that affect them and the ones they care for.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia
Educates caregivers how to care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or dementia as well as to handle common behaviors associated with these diseases.

Caring for a loved one with HIV/AIDS
Instructs caregivers how to care for someone with HIV/AIDS, the symptoms that may occur and how to provide emotional support.

Education and support for widows, widowers and caregivers.
Grief Support Network