by cnelson | Jun 12, 2023 | CARES
An unpaid caregiver is someone who assists a friend or family member with activities of daily living or medical tasks on a regular basis. There are about 34.2 million Americans who have provided unpaid care for adults 50 or older in the last 12 months. In 2013, the...
by cnelson | Jun 12, 2023 | CARES
What is Mindfulness? Mindfulness is a person’s state of complete awareness of their feelings, surrounding environment, sensations, and thoughts. It is also the ability to accept said feelings and thoughts without judging them. Mindfulness includes feeling sensations...
by Joanne Jarvi | Jul 2, 2020 | CARES
When older adults begin needing help with everyday activities, our initial reaction is to provide as much assistance as we can. Our response is often that we want to provide safety; we believe it is our obligation; and we want to make things as easy as possible for...
by Joanne Jarvi | Apr 24, 2020 | CARES
To say that coronavirus is a challenge is an understatement for everyone, but if you are a caregiver–it is particularly difficult due to the stressors already one faces. The fear and anxiety about contracting a serious illness is very scary and self-isolation...
by Joanne Jarvi | Dec 5, 2019 | CARES
Ocene Neglik came to the JFS Caregiver Support Group in January 2019 and has been a regular attendee since then. She agreed to share her story with us for this month’s Caregiver Spotlight which celebrates National Caregiver month. Since her husband Ray suffered a...
by Joanne Jarvi | Dec 5, 2019 | CARES
Caregiving is a difficult job. It is important to reward yourself with respite breaks often to avoid burnout. JFS offers respite to caregivers to allow them time to recharge themselves so they can be the best caregiver to their care recipient. It is important to watch...
