Let’s TAWC!Resources and Support for Working

Caregivers

Let’s TAWC!Resources and Support for Working

Caregivers

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Available Resources

Support Groups

Disease Specific Organizations

Geriatric Care Managers

Susan C. Snowe Caregiver Resource Center

Local Senior Centers

County Office of the Aging

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Support Groups

What is a support group?

A group of people with common concerns or experiences who provide each other

with encouragement, comfort, and advice.

What do support groups offer?

Counseling, Educational Workshops, Guidance, Support, Information

How wil l this help work ing elder caregivers?

Fellow working elder caregivers can share coping strategies and exchange ideas with

regard to caregiving and remaining present and productive at work. Support groups

can serve as an outlet for elder caregivers who are going through an extremely

difficult time.

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Support Groups

Examples of Support Groups

◆ Sick Spouse

◆ Alzheimer's

◆ Mental Illness

◆ ALS

◆ Low-Vision

◆ Parkinson’s

◆ Veterans

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Disease Specific Organizations

Foundations, Associations or Societies that provide fundraising, education, support and grants regarding a specific diseases:

◆ Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation

◆ Arthritis Foundation

◆ American Cancer Society

◆ American Diabetes Association

◆ American Heart Association

◆ American Stroke Association

◆ National Parkinson's Foundation

When trying to assist working elder caregivers, education is key. Organizations such as

these provide that education as well as a myriad of other services.

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Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation (LIAF)

• Social Adult Day Program

* Monday-Friday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

* Early, Moderate and Late stage (separated)

* Activities: Word games, trivia, arts & crafts and exercise, live music, yoga, dance and movement therapy

• Process

* Schedule an intake with a social worker, complete required paperwork and medical form signed by

doctor

• In-Home Respite Program

* 2 hours every other week

• Brain Fitness Workshops

* 45 minute sessions (at our facility and other outside locations)

* Word challenges, “Everyday Life Trivia” and category specific games

1025 Old Country Road, Suite 115 Westbury, NY 11590 516-767-6856

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Long Island Alzheimer's Foundation (LIAF)

• Caregiver Support Groups (sessions facilitated by licensed social workers)

* Adult Children Group – Every other Monday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (at our facility)

* Spouses Group – Every other Thursday 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (at our facility)

* Phone Counseling – Provides resources and referrals

• Whimsical Wednesdays – Free lunch with music and dancing for a diagnosed individual and

their caregiver

• Music and Memory Program

* Utilizes iPods to play personalized music playlists for our participants to connect with

memories

* Recently, a piano was donated to LIAF and will be connected to our new presentation room

for participants not only to hear but also utilize.

• Weekend Drop Off Program – Coming Fall 2017 – Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm (at our facility)

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Geriatric Care Managers

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Geriatric Care Managers are professionals who coordinate the care of the elderly to meet their long term care needs and improve their quality of life. They are knowledgeable in the areas of health, family dynamics,

psychology, advocacy and more. They can establish a plan of care and bring in additional professionals to help accomplish goals.

*Geriat r ic Care Managers can help your work force by tak ing some of the burden off of the elder caregiver, especial ly when

their loved one is out of s tate. They can act as the l iaison between the elder caregiver and the other profess ionals

involved in the plan of care.

Susan C. Snowe Caregiver Resource Center

The Susan C. Snow Caregiver Resource Center is Long Island’s only center dedicated to providing comprehensive information on nearly all

issues faced by seniors and caregivers.◆ Assisted Living Facilities ◆ Geriatric Care Managers ◆ Reverse Mortgages

◆ Nursing Homes ◆ Caregiver Support Services ◆ Social Security

◆ Home Care Agencies ◆ Respite Care ◆ Long-Term Care Insurance

◆ Companion Services ◆ Hospice ◆ Accountants

◆ Financial Planners ◆ Senior Housing ◆ Pre-Plan Funeral Services

◆ Elder Law ◆ Senior Centers ◆ Medical Alert Systems

◆ Veterans Benefits ◆ Adult Day Care ◆ Housing

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Senior Centers

Senior Centers are a home away from home for many older individuals. Most centers offer exercise, clubs, games, special events, food, friends,

discussion groups and much more.

Senior Centers are a great place for aging loved ones to spend their day. This can take a good deal of pressure off of work ing

elder caregivers . During bus iness hours , caregivers can be sure that their loved one is act ive, s t imulated, in the company of

others , etc .

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Office of the Aging

The local Office of the Aging can serve as an incomparable resource for working elder caregivers.

They can provide informat ion on the fol lowing services :

◆ Support Groups ◆ SNAP

◆ Home Repair ◆ Property Tax Exemptions

◆ Nutrition ◆ Counseling

◆ Transportation ◆ Educational Opportunities

◆ Housing ◆ HEAP

◆ EPIC

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Elder Care is the New Child Care℠

Working Elder Caregivers must seek out resources and educate themselves regarding services and support available for their aging loved ones.

Employers who arm their work force with this knowledge wil l pos it ion themselves as thought leaders in their indust ry offering cut t ing edge benefit s . Ass is t ing employees in navigat ing

the elder care landscape wil l decrease absenteeism, downt ime and turnover by keeping your elder caregivers present and product ive at work .

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