CaregiverMN.org: Education & Resources

Please note: This site is no longer being maintained, yet much of the helpful information herein is migrating to the DARTS home website. Keep letting us know how we can be of help in your caregiving journey! (August, 2012)

CaregiverMN staff have created CARE PAGES to give you useful information and resources on common caregiving-related topics. Included are Care Pages helpful to Spanish-speaking and Hmong caregivers.

To find appropriate Care Pages, choose a main category of interest:

Caregiving Basics	Learn about gathering facts, planning and implementing care, and handling daily matters
Caregiving Journey	Prepare for emotional highs and lows, transitions, and end-of-life issues as well as self-care needs
Dementia/Impaired Thinking	Understand the types and causes of dementia, related behavior and safety issues, and how to get help
Family Dynamics	Think of the family as a team and the care receiver as a player
Housing Alternatives	Consider such alternatives as staying at home, housing with services, shared housing, and nursing homes
In-Home Services/Community Resources	Discover options for help at home, social and community activities, and support services
Legal Issues/Insurance/ Government Programs	Learn about assistance programs and government benefits and protecting a senior's rights
Medical/Health Issues	Examine various illnesses, diseases, and conditions affecting care receivers and the help available

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