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Since many Hmong family caregivers are bilingual, CaregiverMN provides CARE PAGES in English on common caregiving issues within the Hmong community. Choose a category of interest below. Also see our general care pages for all caregivers.

Caregiver 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
Family Dynamics Think of the family as a team and the care receiver as a player
In Home Services/Community Resources Discover options for help at home, social and community activities, and support services
Medical and Other Health Issues Examine various illnesses, diseases, and conditions affecting care receivers and the help available
For Professionals Working with Hmong Caregivers Find useful information about the Hmong culture that can help you in your work with Hmong caregivers and their families.

 

Caregiver Basics
Saying “No” Without Guilt
Promoting Emotional Well-Being
Organizing a Care Plan
How Much Help is Really Needed?
Preventing Guilt
Decisions About When to Step In

Caregiving Journey
Facing the Future with Your Aging Parents
When is it Time to Stop Caregiving?
How to Deal With Feelings
Depression and Loss

Family Dynamics
Exploring Caregiving Issues With Your Hmong Elder
Changing Roles of Hmong Women Makes Caregiving a Challenge
Hmong Adult Children Need Support and Understanding in Caring For Elders
How Others Can Support the Older Hmong Caregiver
Getting Help from Other Family and Clan Members
How Do Family Members Share Tasks?
Living with Old Family Conflicts

In Home Services/Community Resources
Hmong Expectations of Caregiving—Professionals can help
Hospice Care
Using In-Home Services Can Help
Home Safety Checklist
An Overview of Helpful Services

Medical and Other Health Issues
Working With the Doctor
Pharmacists Help Manage Hmong Elders’ Medications
Preadmission Screening or Long Term Care Consultation and How To Find Temporary and Long-Term Care Services
Looking Out For Depression
Checklist for Choosing a Doctor
Home Safety Checklist
An Overview of Helpful Services

For Professionals Working With Hmong Caregivers
An Introduction to Hmong Names and Familial Status
Practical Tips for Professionals in Dealing with Hmong Caregivers And their Care Receivers
Perspectives on Living Arrangements Vary Among Hmong Elders and Their Children
Hmong Elders and Grandchildren
Importance of Food for Hmong Elders
Relationships Between Hmong Elders and Their Adult Children That May Influence Caregiving
Hmong Elders’ Need of Socialization and Attitudes Toward Services
Hmong Immigration Caused Difficulties for Elders
Changing Roles of Hmong Women Makes Caregiving a Challenge
Hmong Elders’ Feelings that Affect Caregiving


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