Grandfamily Caregiver Tip Sheet: Self-Care
Helpful self-care tip sheet for grandfamily caregivers
August 3, 2023
Helpful self-care tip sheet for grandfamily caregivers
Free webinar on August 29, 2023, helps families navigate dementia journey (will also be recorded and posted).
World Elder Abuse Awareness booklet pulls together what is known about elder abuse and provides suggestions on how to respond.
Sunny Day Club® provides respite for family caregivers and a regular outing for loved ones in the early stages of memory loss.
SeniorHousingNet is an online platform that allows users to search for asisted living and long term care homes for seniors.
Free workshops and programs featuring topics ranging from defining dementias, caregiver support, transitions in care, advanced directives, disaster planning, legal issues, and mental health support are available from the TN Department of Health and The University of Tennessee Chattanoog School of Nursing.
Advance care planning is important for adults at any age. During an emergency or at the end of life, you or your loved ones may not be capable of making decisions about medical care.
Jackie Blaesi-Freed, assistant director, department of Justice Consumer Protection Branch, shares a story about an 87-year-old woman in California who received a call from someone claiming to be the woman’s granddaughter. The “granddaughter” stated she had been arrested following a car accident and needed $9,000 for bail.
Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. Just as every person is unique, so too is how they age and how they choose to do it – and there is no “right” way.
Important links to elder abuse resources for Kentucky and Tennessee.
The ENCORE Ministry Foundation provided a grant to First United Methodist in Columbia, Tennessee, to help fund their feeding ministry, the People’s Table. Since 2004, the People’s Table ministry serves meals to neighbors in need every Tuesday evening and Friday afternoon, providing nourishment, love, and hope to the homeless, elderly, families, and individuals struggling to make ends meet. However, the need in the community is growing. With the closure of a local battery plant and reductions in SNAP benefits, more families are facing food insecurity.
Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.