The Family Caregiver Alliance, a national center on caregiving, estimates that 44 million Americans, age 18 and older, provide unpaid assistance and support to elderly and/or disabled adults. Many people are unprepared to take on the sudden role of caregiver for loved ones and it is easy to become overwhelmed by the time and effort required in daily caregiving.
The Caregiver Foundation would like to be your resource for caregiving planning and education. Learn more about caregiving issues and more by clicking on the links below.
Learn more about what to expect from the aging process and how to make it both rewarding and comfortable.
Determine the level of care that you or a loved one may need and learn about the financial costs of each. TCF can also assist you with organizing personal care services.
Find out how you and your loved ones can plan for affordable, quality (long-term) care.
TCF covers a variety of caregiving issues for caregivers, elderly and disabled adults in need of care, and their families: How do you balance work and caregiving? How do you give loved ones a bath for the first time? How do you discuss caregiving as a family? Learn the answer to these and more!
Learn how you can create a safe environment for your aging or disabled loved ones, from fall safety to financial safety, using our checklists and How-To’s!
Caregiving takes significant time and effort. Are you a professional caregiver or caregiver to a loved one? TCF provides resources on reducing caregiver stress. Join a caregiver support group. You are not alone.
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Hi! Would you contact me at info@thecaregiverfoundation.org? I can email you with some things more easily that way.
Mahalo
Gary@thecaregiverfoundation.org
My husband and I are in dire need of support and education on caregiving. We would like to join the support group and would like to have some we can direct questions to get some guidance. We don’t live here locally in Hawaii and are contemplating about moving back but there are so many concerns. We need help.
Aloha: We are glad to have you join us. We have a virtual support group meeting this coming Tuesday at 4 PM HST. You can register at this link https://thecaregiverfoundation.org/csg or visit our web page and follow the sign-up notice on the first page. We will also be taking additional questions and answering those after the meeting as well. I hope we can “see” you this next week.
The Alzheimer’s Association is a great place to start. You can find out who the local contact is by calling 808.591.2771. They also maintain a 24/7 help line that is good for specific issues as they arise 800.272.3900.
On the big Island you have a good Aging and Disability Resource Center and their number is 808.323.4390 I really recommend both you and your father join a caregiver support group. I know you will find it helpful in practical ways but even more so in emotional support. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us as well.
Mahalo
Gary
Aloha, I live on the Big island, Kona side and have a family Member that requires caregiving. Where and who can I can learn more about helping and doing for someone with Dementia. They are not a Kupuna, only 57 in age. My father is her Primary caregiver and I help when I can after coming home from my Full time job.