Resources for Family Caregivers

As a family member caring for a relative in need, you are a vital part of the health care team. We offer this library of articles to support you 24/7 in the important work that you do. Bookmark this page and refer to these articles any time night or day. It’s our way of saying “Thank You” for all that you do.

• Insights on Aging
  • Physical changes
  • Emotional changes
  • Mental changes
  • Your strengths
  • Your legacy
• Staying Independent
  • Preventing Hospitalizations and Re-hospitalizations
  • Managing Medications
  • Preventing Falls
  • Driving Safely
• Memory Loss (Dementia)
  • What is dementia?
  • How dementia affects family life
  • Early stage of dementia
  • Middle stage of dementia
  • Late stage of dementia
  • Final stage of dementia
  • Help for families
• Tips and Tools for Family Caregivers
  • Your Changing Role
  • Coping with Stress
  • Dealing with Family
  • Educating Yourself
  • Finding Help
• Important Documents
  • Finances and estate planning
  • Health care planning: the Advance Directive
  • Quality of life and serious illness
  • MOLST – Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment