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Caregivers Corner
Caregivers, do you look for help online? Here’s a caregiver resource we’ve come across that gives caregivers an opportunity to reflect and share. http://www.caregiving.com/ articles/blogged/community-caregiving-journal/. Like our “Caring Reflections” below, some of the content is heartwarming, some is light hearted and much of it resonates with caregivers we know. If knowing about more online resources would be helpful to you, please contact Colleen at DARTS (651 234 2222) and we’ll compile a list.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregivers, do you look for help online? Here’s a caregiver resource we’ve come across that gives caregivers an opportunity to reflect and share. http://www.caregiving.com/ articles/blogged/community-caregiving-journal/. Like our “Caring Reflections” below, some of the content is heartwarming, some is light hearted and much of it resonates with caregivers we know. If knowing about more online resources would be helpful to you, please contact Colleen at DARTS (651 234 2222) and we’ll compile a list.
Thursday, January, 10, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver corner
A letter to the editor in a February issue of the Hastings Star Gazette has initiated the beginning of a Caregiver Corner column in this newspaper (see below). The letter was from a resident who was writing in regard to her parents, who do not live in Hastings. She questioned obtaining information about caregiver resources.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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A letter to the editor in a February issue of the Hastings Star Gazette has initiated the beginning of a Caregiver Corner column in this newspaper (see below). The letter was from a resident who was writing in regard to her parents, who do not live in Hastings. She questioned obtaining information about caregiver resources.
Thursday, September, 13, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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November is National Family Caregiver Month
Let’s Celebrate Caregivers In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving. As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Let’s Celebrate Caregivers In 1994, the National Family Caregivers Association began promoting the celebration of family caregivers during the week of Thanksgiving. As interest grew in family caregiving issues, National Family Caregivers Week became National Family Caregivers Month.
Thursday, November, 15, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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November is National Family Caregiver Month
Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers”. America's family caregivers are family, friends, partners, and neighbors. Each caregiver’s journey is unique, but universally, they could use a word of support. If you know of someone caring for a loved one, please take a moment to acknowledge them for all they do.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Rosalynn Carter said, “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers”. America's family caregivers are family, friends, partners, and neighbors. Each caregiver’s journey is unique, but universally, they could use a word of support. If you know of someone caring for a loved one, please take a moment to acknowledge them for all they do.
Thursday, November, 08, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver Mondays!
Caregiver Mondays is an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit organization in association with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities. They will offer tips for caregivers to try out every Monday. If a tip works for you, keep it; if not, try the next tip the following week. Let’s try it! Here is tip No.1: Commit and recommit every Monday. Keep your New Year’s resolutions by using the Monday strategy. Research shows that beginning healthy activities on a Monday helps you maintain them. Stay committed to your goals while managing the demands of caregiving by recommitting each week. If you fall off, try again next Monday. Soon healthy habits will be part of your weekly routine.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver Mondays is an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit organization in association with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities. They will offer tips for caregivers to try out every Monday. If a tip works for you, keep it; if not, try the next tip the following week. Let’s try it! Here is tip No.1: Commit and recommit every Monday. Keep your New Year’s resolutions by using the Monday strategy. Research shows that beginning healthy activities on a Monday helps you maintain them. Stay committed to your goals while managing the demands of caregiving by recommitting each week. If you fall off, try again next Monday. Soon healthy habits will be part of your weekly routine.
Thursday, January, 17, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver session is planned for February
Upcoming caregiver information: Please plan to join us Wednesday, Feb. 6. Last winter, 10 Hastings-serving agencies met with a group of Hastings caregivers to talk about how we, as a community, could better support the caregivers among us. Now, we’d like to invite caregivers to meet with us once again and let us know how we are doing and how we might do more.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Upcoming caregiver information: Please plan to join us Wednesday, Feb. 6. Last winter, 10 Hastings-serving agencies met with a group of Hastings caregivers to talk about how we, as a community, could better support the caregivers among us. Now, we’d like to invite caregivers to meet with us once again and let us know how we are doing and how we might do more.
Thursday, December, 20, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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November is National Family Caregiver Month
What issues are family caregivers facing today? DARTS Service Coordinator Lynn Cibuzar provides an introduction from her perspective working with family caregivers:
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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What issues are family caregivers facing today? DARTS Service Coordinator Lynn Cibuzar provides an introduction from her perspective working with family caregivers:
Wednesday, November, 21, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Area agencies are available to help caregivers
As one year closes and another begins, we want to wish all the caregivers out there the best for the New Year. May the wonderful moments of the year past fill you with peace as you move forward on your caregiver journey.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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As one year closes and another begins, we want to wish all the caregivers out there the best for the New Year. May the wonderful moments of the year past fill you with peace as you move forward on your caregiver journey.
Thursday, January, 03, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Look to Caregiver Monday for assistance
Caregiver Mondays is an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit organization in association with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities. Here is tip No. 2 for 2013: Look to caregiving experts for advice on how to handle stress. In Hastings, you can connect with Mary Salm at Regina Medical Center (651 480 4377) or Lynn Nasvik at DARTS, 651- 455-1560.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver Mondays is an initiative of The Monday Campaigns, a nonprofit organization in association with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities. Here is tip No. 2 for 2013: Look to caregiving experts for advice on how to handle stress. In Hastings, you can connect with Mary Salm at Regina Medical Center (651 480 4377) or Lynn Nasvik at DARTS, 651- 455-1560.
Thursday, January, 24, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregivers invited to community information session
Upcoming caregiver information: Last winter, 10 Hastings-serving agencies met with a group of Hastings caregivers to talk about how we, as a community, could better support the caregivers among us. Now, we’d like to invite caregivers to meet with us once again and let us know how we are doing; and how we might do more. If you are a caregiver for an older adult, please plan to join us for a light dinner and conversation from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Tilden Community Center.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Upcoming caregiver information: Last winter, 10 Hastings-serving agencies met with a group of Hastings caregivers to talk about how we, as a community, could better support the caregivers among us. Now, we’d like to invite caregivers to meet with us once again and let us know how we are doing; and how we might do more. If you are a caregiver for an older adult, please plan to join us for a light dinner and conversation from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 6, at Tilden Community Center.
Thursday, December, 13, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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A caregiver story continues.
“I want to quit this job! Caregiving stinks,” Al told me. Al and I spoke on the phone after he had spent a week visiting his 84-year-old mother in Phoenix after he tried to take care of her ever-increasing needs.
Thursday, June, 06, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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“I want to quit this job! Caregiving stinks,” Al told me. Al and I spoke on the phone after he had spent a week visiting his 84-year-old mother in Phoenix after he tried to take care of her ever-increasing needs.
Thursday, June, 06, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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How are family caregivers making a difference?
DARTS Chief Operating Officer, Beth Wiggins, writes a weekly, online journal about her experiences as both a social worker specializing in aging and a caregiver for her parents. Here is one of her many "Caring Reflections" journal entries that speaks to the impact of family caregivers:
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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DARTS Chief Operating Officer, Beth Wiggins, writes a weekly, online journal about her experiences as both a social worker specializing in aging and a caregiver for her parents. Here is one of her many "Caring Reflections" journal entries that speaks to the impact of family caregivers:
Thursday, November, 29, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Wrapping up National Family Caregiver Month
National Family Caregivers Month is over, but the critical role of family caregivers is unending. Let’s keep the awareness, issues, and solutions conversation going year-round.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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National Family Caregivers Month is over, but the critical role of family caregivers is unending. Let’s keep the awareness, issues, and solutions conversation going year-round.
Thursday, December, 06, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregivers’ resources are available here
Here are some resources for caregivers who need answers regarding a specific situation: DARTS Information & Assistance, 651-455-1560 Dakota County Veterans’ Services, 651-554-5601 Disability Linkage Line, 1-866-333-2466 Senior Linkage Line, 1-800-333-2433 Veterans Linkage Line, 1-888-546-5838
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Here are some resources for caregivers who need answers regarding a specific situation: DARTS Information & Assistance, 651-455-1560 Dakota County Veterans’ Services, 651-554-5601 Disability Linkage Line, 1-866-333-2466 Senior Linkage Line, 1-800-333-2433 Veterans Linkage Line, 1-888-546-5838
Thursday, February, 21, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregivers and agencies work together for strong bond
Thank You, caregivers! Last evening, Hastings caregivers met with the 11 Hastings agencies that are here to support them and together we imagined how we might create an even stronger community of support. The conversation was informative to caregivers and service providers alike. Special thanks to Oak Ridge Assisted Living for providing a lovely dinner. Stay tuned to future editions of the Caregiver Corner to learn more about what we discussed last evening.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Thank You, caregivers! Last evening, Hastings caregivers met with the 11 Hastings agencies that are here to support them and together we imagined how we might create an even stronger community of support. The conversation was informative to caregivers and service providers alike. Special thanks to Oak Ridge Assisted Living for providing a lovely dinner. Stay tuned to future editions of the Caregiver Corner to learn more about what we discussed last evening.
Thursday, February, 07, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Aging in place caregiver workshop is planned
Aging in Place Caregiver Workshop: Aging in Place Midwest is offering a unique workshop through Hastings Community Education. You will learn how to: 1)Care for, work with, and honor your aging parents, 2) Prioritize changes that may need to be made 3) Understand the best senior living products, services and remodeling options and 4) Create an Aging in Place Plan. This workshop will be offered twice on Tuesday, April 30, either from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $19 per attendee. Contact Community Education to register, 651-480-7674.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Aging in Place Caregiver Workshop: Aging in Place Midwest is offering a unique workshop through Hastings Community Education. You will learn how to: 1)Care for, work with, and honor your aging parents, 2) Prioritize changes that may need to be made 3) Understand the best senior living products, services and remodeling options and 4) Create an Aging in Place Plan. This workshop will be offered twice on Tuesday, April 30, either from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The cost is $19 per attendee. Contact Community Education to register, 651-480-7674.
Thursday, April, 04, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregivers are invited to sharing session Feb. 6
Caring for an older adult can be difficult and challenging. A group of area agencies and organizations are working together to offer resources and support. As part of that continuing support, a “Let’s Talk about Caregiving” session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caring for an older adult can be difficult and challenging. A group of area agencies and organizations are working together to offer resources and support. As part of that continuing support, a “Let’s Talk about Caregiving” session will be held from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St.
Thursday, January, 31, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver corner
Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Everyone has personal belongings such as wedding photographs, a fishing rod, or a yellow pie plate that contain meaning for them. Plans for passing on such items can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict. Join Lynn Cibuzar from DARTS for Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St. Please call 651-480-7689 to register for this free, educational session.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate? Everyone has personal belongings such as wedding photographs, a fishing rod, or a yellow pie plate that contain meaning for them. Plans for passing on such items can be challenging, and may lead to family conflict. Join Lynn Cibuzar from DARTS for Coffee & Conversation on Wednesday, Oct. 3, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Tilden Community Center, 310 River St. Please call 651-480-7689 to register for this free, educational session.
Thursday, September, 20, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver corner
Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Oak Ridge Manor will be hosting an informational meeting on avoiding scams perpetrated on older adults on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Manor, 1199 Bahls Drive. Dementia and Memory Loss:
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Upcoming information sessions you might find helpful: Oak Ridge Assisted Living and Oak Ridge Manor will be hosting an informational meeting on avoiding scams perpetrated on older adults on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Manor, 1199 Bahls Drive. Dementia and Memory Loss:
Thursday, October, 11, 2012 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Caregiver corner
Resources are available for older adults who may feel isolated. In addition to the many activities appropriate for older adults available through Community Education (651-480-7670) and through the Hastings Senior Center (651-480-7689), both DARTS (651- 455-1560) and Hastings Family Service (651-437-7134) have visitor programs through which a volunteer visitor will be matched with an older adult to build a new friendship and perhaps enjoy a game of Scrabble or cup of coffee.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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Resources are available for older adults who may feel isolated. In addition to the many activities appropriate for older adults available through Community Education (651-480-7670) and through the Hastings Senior Center (651-480-7689), both DARTS (651- 455-1560) and Hastings Family Service (651-437-7134) have visitor programs through which a volunteer visitor will be matched with an older adult to build a new friendship and perhaps enjoy a game of Scrabble or cup of coffee.
Thursday, February, 14, 2013 - The Hastings Star-Gazette - News
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