Handouts index
Most recent at the top.
Sadness and suicide
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 5, 2024 · Common Conditions
- Listening when a loved one is sad
- Sadness versus depression
- Suicide and older adults
Late-life stepfamilies
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 1, 2024 · Family Dynamics
- If Dad wants to remarry
- Caring with a stepparent
- Caring for a stepparent
When medicines change
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 30, 2024 · Medication Management
- Keeping track of changes
- Too many pills
- Safe disposal of medicines
Setting up a medication system
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 29, 2024 · Medication Management
- Is Mom taking her meds "as directed"?
- Finding the right solution
- Pillbox 2.0
Frequent hospitalizations
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 23, 2024 · Hospitalizations
- Creating an Emergency Room "go bag"
- What is "observation status"?
- Making medical decisions in a crisis
Chronic inflammation
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 23, 2024 · Common Conditions
- Anti-inflammatory strategies
- Signs and testing
Moving to memory care
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
June 29, 2024 · Care Settings
- Is it time for memory care?
- Moving day
- Adjusting to memory care
Making wise decisions
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 26, 2024 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Decisions without regret
- Cooling down to make a decision
- Avoiding decision fatigue
Dementia travel
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 5, 2024 · Dementia
- Is travel realistic?
- Packing for the trip
- Navigating the airport
Funeral planning
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 13, 2024 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Funeral logistics
- An affordable, meaningful funeral
- Your loved one's wishes
Skilled nursing facilities
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 13, 2024 · Care Settings
- Making the transition to "rehab"
- Who is who?
- The care plan and meeting
Getting help to pay for care
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 6, 2024 · Care Settings
- What is a "Medicaid spend down"?
- Is a reverse mortgage appropriate?
- Using long-term care insurance
Home modifications for vision loss
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
December 9, 2023 · Daily Life
- Low-vision kitchen
- Low-vision bathroom
Difficult Family Relationships
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
November 4, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- When you feel more resentment than love
- Dealing with criticism
- When mom is outright mean
Preserving the relationship with the person you care for
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
October 5, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- Visits: More than just business
- "I can't get Dad to budge!"
- Setting limits: Saying “no” nicely
Family Caregiver Factsheet
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 9, 2023 · Family Caregiving Basics
- We Honor Family Caregivers
Family Caregiving 101
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 9, 2023 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Financial/legal aspects of caregiving
- Pacing yourself
Bladder Issues
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 4, 2023 · Common Conditions
- The overactive bladder
- Is twice a night too much?
- BPH: Weighing surgical options
Family dynamics
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 25, 2023 · Family Dynamics
- Calling a family meeting
- Are you the primary caregiver?
- If you are not the primary caregiver
Grief, loss and bereavement
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
May 24, 2023 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Emotions when caregiving ends
- Reentry
- Healing power of remembrance
Caregiving through cancer treatment
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 8, 2023 · Common Conditions
- Side effects of treatment
- "Chemobrain"
- Reducing the nausea of chemo
Gifts for older adults
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 24, 2022 · Family Caregiving Basics
- For those with memory loss
- For the socially isolated
Is your loved one prepared for a disaster?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 27, 2022 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Making a plan
- The "Go Bag"
- The "Stay Box"
The losses of caregiving
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 12, 2022 · Self-Care
- Acknowledging your losses
- Overcoming sadness
- Journaling with care
Should Dad still be driving?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
December 7, 2021 · Daily Life
- Help Mom be a safer driver
- Alternatives to driving
Suppose they don’t get better…
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 4, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Transitioning from curative care
- Writing the last chapter
Caregiving Holiday Blues
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 2, 2021 · Self-Care
- Coping with the holiday blues
- Addressing your losses
- Supporting others in grief
When death is near
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 2, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief
- How you can help
- Immediately after a death
Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 8, 2021 · Common Conditions
- The decision to start dialysis
- Medical management without dialysis
- The decision to stop dialysis
Services for care at home
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May 5, 2021 · Care Settings
- Private pay (out of pocket)
- Community programs
- Services paid for by Medicare
Car tips for family caregivers
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Daily Life
- Wheelchairs and your car
- Car gadgets and tips
- The caregiver-friendly car
Is your loved one depressed?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Common Conditions
- When depression goes untreated
- Treating depression
Considering assisted living
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings, Housing
- Prepare before your conversation
- Talking about assisted living
- Visiting assisted living facilities
Once your loved one has died
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · End-of-Life and Grief
- Waves of emotions
- What to do after a death
- Eventual reentry
When you know a move is needed
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings
- Moving sooner is better than later
- What to do with their stuff?
- Look ahead when downsizing
Low vision and vision loss
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Daily Life
- Emotions following the diagnosis
- Slowing the progression of glaucoma
- Age-related macular degeneration
When staying at home isn’t an option
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 28, 2021 · Care Settings
- When should you choose a skilled nursing facility?
- What is "assisted living"?
- What is a memory unit?
Living with Arthritis
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 26, 2021 · Common Conditions
- Supporting a loved one with arthritis
- Managing arthritis pain
- Motion is lotion
Worried Dad might have dementia?
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 1, 2021 · Dementia
- Consider MCI (mild cognitive impairment)
- Talking about brain health
- What's in an Alzheimer's test?
Dementia and communication
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
April 1, 2021 · Dementia
- Listening
- Speaking
- Repetitive questions
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Common Conditions
- Dietary tips to ease common problems
- Fighting Parkinson's with exercise
- Communication challenges
After a stroke: Movement and coordination
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Strokes
- Emotions following a stroke
- When therapy is a workout
- What is an occupational therapist?
After a stroke: Problems with speech and swallowing
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 19, 2021 · Strokes
- The emotional effects of a stroke
- Communicating despite aphasia
- What is a speech therapist?
Osteoporosis: Strengthen bones. Prevent falls.
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 25, 2020 · Common Conditions
- Signs of osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis: What you can do
- Addressing the risk of a fall
Common caregiving emotions: Worry, anger, negativity
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 17, 2019 · Self-Care
- Curb your negative thinking
- "Sometimes I feel furious!"
- When worrying doesn't stop
Living with COPD
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 12, 2019 · Common Conditions
- Preventing flare-ups
- COPD warning signs
- Sing a song for COPD
Health care planning and the MOLST
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 25, 2019 · End-of-Life and Grief
- The advance directive
- Choosing a decision maker
- If you are chosen
- The MOLST
Living with final-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 16, 2019 · Dementia
- Dad can't brush his teeth
- Frequent infections
- Hallucinations
When a loved one needs help
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 15, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- 10 warning signs
- What help is needed?
- Getting realistic. Creating a team.
Managing money
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Finances
- What you need to know
- Tips and helpful tools
- Starting the conversation
Caring from a distance
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Four long-distance strategies
- Easing the disruption of travel
- Visits: More than just business
Living with late-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Dementia
- Visits and meaningful activities
- Music: The universal language
- Nonverbal signs of pain
Staying positive
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 10, 2019 · Self-Care
- Adding humor to caregiving
- The habit of happiness
- Focus on the rewards of caregiving
Avoiding burnout
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 9, 2019 · Self-Care
- Stress or burnout?
- Preventing burnout
- Take a break: Options for respite
Wandering
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 8, 2019 · Dementia
- How to discourage wandering
- Preparing for a safe return
- Engaging activities
Living with early-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 8, 2019 · Dementia
- Balancing safety and independence
- Dementia and advance care planning
- The ability to make decisions
Dementia: Difficult situations
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 3, 2019 · Dementia
- Embarrassing behaviors
- Distraction techniques
- "Lie to my mom?"
Independence: Staying mobile on your feet
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
June 4, 2019 · Daily Life
- Start a safe walking routine
- When Dad resists a walker
- If Mom is afraid of falling again
Hospitalizations: Before you go
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 8, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Choosing a hospital? Look to the stars
- Preparing for a hospital stay
- If you are the "health care proxy"
Hospitalizations: During your stay
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 8, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Walking your way out of the hospital
- Keeping a clear mind
- Advocating for a good night's sleep
Hospitalizations: Coming home
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
March 6, 2019 · Hospitalizations
- Making the transition
- Medication review
- The post-discharge appointment
Conquering guilt. Becoming resilient.
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 14, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- The resilient family caregiver
- Too much empathy?
- Setting limits, nicely
Changing your mind about stress
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
February 12, 2019 · Self-Care
- When circumstances are beyond your control
- Working smarter
- Living with uncertainty
Health care planning
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 27, 2019 · Family Caregiving Basics
- The advance directive
- Choosing a decision maker
- If you are chosen
Medication Concerns
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 25, 2019 · Medication Management
- Drug Misuse
- Managing Chronic Pain
- Pain in Serious Illness
Living with Heart Failure
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
January 23, 2019 · Common Conditions
- Avoiding crises with heart failure
- Addressing fatigue
- Reducing salt
Preventing Colds and Flu
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
December 21, 2018 · Common Conditions
- Preparing ahead of time
- It's flu season
- Preventing pneumonia
Living with mid-stage dementia
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
September 11, 2018 · Dementia
- Avoiding the "War of the Wardrobe"
- Mealtime and dementia
- Bathing and dementia
Preventing falls
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
August 22, 2018 · Daily Life
- Maintaining balance
- A home safety review
- Balance exercises
“I don’t need help!”
Family Caregiver Newsletter Handout
July 28, 2018 · Family Caregiving Basics
- Cost and Control
- Privacy and Pride