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August 2011
 

Who Are the Informal Caregivers?Magnitude

There is wide latitude in the estimates of the number of informal caregivers in the U.S., depending on the definitions and criteria used. See citations below (by following the link below) for source information.
 

  • 52 million informal and family caregivers provide care to someone aged 20+ who is ill or disabled.3
  • 29.2 million family caregivers provide personal assistance to adults (aged 18+) with a disability or chronic illness.4
  • 34 million adults (16% of population) provide care to adults 50+ years.5
  • 8.9 million caregivers (20% ofadult caregivers) care for someone 50+ years who have dementia.6
  • 5.8 7 - 7 8 million people (family, friends and neighbors) provide care to persons 65+ who need assistance with everyday activities.9
  • Unpaid family caregivers will likely continue to be the largest source of long-term care services in the U.S. and are estimated to reach 37 million caregivers by 2050, an increase of 85% from 2000
     

    More Caregiver Statistics

 

Free Seminars for Caregivers 

August 16th   2:30-3:30  Eight Things Funeral Homes Don't Want You To Know - Sherie Bryan  - Natural Endings  
 
"I am an independent funeral consultant. Would you like to know how to avoid the high costs of funerals? I will give you insights into the funeral home pricing structures.  I will teach you why having this conversation before you need it, will save you lots of money when you do! I promise it will be light and fun!

 

August 23rd  1:00 - 4:00pm - Virtual Dementia Tour with Brigitte Specht
Sign up for your 20 minute time slot to get a glimpse into the world of someone living with dementia.  This experience is a sensitivity training for caregivers.  You will go through the experience in the training room and debrief in the sharing suite. 

Facilitated by Brigitte Specht- Area Account Manager for Sunrise Senior Living
 

  

Guiding Lights CNA1 Training Program

 

For specifics call or email Julie Falconer at 919-967-7436 or [email protected]

  

DYKWIA

Tuesday, September 20

7:30am-4pm

 

Sharing Suite Appointment August 2011:

We are now booking time for caregivers to meet with various eldercare experts: 

Call:919.371.2062 to schedule

your FREE appointment

 

9th - Home Health & Hospice 1:00 - 4:00pm

Schedule a 30 minute appointment to learn how to access care that is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies.

 

10th - Long Term Care Insurance - Is it Right for Me?   10:30 - 2:00pm

Insurance to cover a Long Term Care event is not right for everyone.  Depending on net worth and medical status, purchasing LTC Insurance may or may not be in your best interest.  A financial advisor, with prior experience in the healthcare industry, will review your personal situation and offer advice.  Five options for covering a LTC event will be reviewed & recommendations will be made.  A cost analysis will be provided upon request.

 

11th - Chair Massage   10:30 - 2:00pm

Participants will enjoy a free 30 minute massage by licensed massage therapist.

12th - Ask the Pharmacist 10:30 - 12:00pm

Participants will have free medication consults by a registered pharmacist or a Medicare Part D evaluation. Bring all medications with you and arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

 16th - Home Health & Hospice 1:00 - 4:00pm

Schedule a 30 minute appointment to learn how to access care that is covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance companies.

 18th - Assisted Living Regulations- How they impact your family 10:30 -12:00pm

Learn how Assisted Living Communities are regulated in North Carolina and what impact the regulations have on your family.  Get answers to questions that you may have about assisted living. Schedule a 30 minute session with a local Assisted Living account manager. 

 

23rd - Virtual Dementia Tour 1:00 - 4:00pm

Sign up for your 20 minute time slot to get a glimpse into the world of someone living with dementia.  This experience is a sensitivity training for caregivers.  You will go through the experience in the training room and debrief in the sharing suite. 

24th - Long Term Care Insurance - Is it Right for Me?   10:30 - 2:00pm

Insurance to cover a Long Term Care event is not right for everyone.  Depending on net worth and medical status, purchasing LTC Insurance may or may not be in your best interest.  A financial advisor, with prior experience in the healthcare industry, will review your personal situation and offer advice.  Five options for covering a LTC event will be reviewed & recommendations will be made.  A cost analysis will be provided upon request.

 26th - Ask the Pharmacist 10:30 - 2:00pm

Participants will have free medication consults by a registered pharmacist or a Medicare Part D evaluation. Bring all medications with you and arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment.

30th - Guided Meditation 10:30 - 1:30pm

Give yourself the gift of experiencing and learning how to relax.  Even just noticing when you are stressed is a step toward relaxing which can improve your own health and well-being.  Schedule your free 30 minute session with an experienced caregiver coach trained at Duke Integrative Medicine.

 

 

 

All Sharing Suite appointments

are free to Caregivers!

Call 919.371.2062

 

 

 

 

 

 

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In This Issue
Free Caregiver Seminars
CNA1 Program Announcement
The Guiding Lights Dementia Training Program
Sharing Suite Appointments

Consider helping Guiding Lights and the caregivers that we serve by becoming a Community Partner.  Email Nicole Bruno for more information.

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eBay Giving Works

Guiding Lights is now featured as an eBay Giving Works Charity.  You can click the logo above and search for Guiding Lights and donate from 10% to 100% of the proceeds of the items that  you sell online. 

 

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We are looking for individuals to serve on our 2011-2012

Share To Care Committee!

We will be hosting our next committee meeting on Thursday, August 18th at 2pm at Guiding Lights.

We are hoping that next year's event will be an even bigger success!  Please follow the link below if you are interested in helping.

Share To Care Committee

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 How do I receive referrals from Guiding Lights?

If you would like to be connected to the family caregivers that we serve,

please contact Guiding Lights and we will provide you with a link to the approved vendor form.  We have over 100 organizations vetted!

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Sponsored Brochure Holders Available

We have a few remaining brochure holders left on our resource wall.  Please contact Nicole Bruno to find out how to take part in this fundraising activity to benefit Guiding Lights.

[email protected]

 

Caregiver Cruises

Are you a professional caregiver that could use some time away to take care of yourself? Would you like to learn techniques that will keep you from becoming burned out? If so, please take a moment to complete the 2 minute survey by following the link below.  Guiding Lights would like to survey your interest in participating in a Professional Caregivers Cruise with "Caregiver Cruises".  We cannot make a decision without your valuable input.

 Take The Survey

Our Core Programs and Services

 

Guiding Lights is a private non profit organization dedicated to supporting family and professional caregivers in their roles. We are the comprehensive caregiver support center for the entire Triangle area and we are committed to providing all caregivers:
  • Personal, one-on-one attention
  • Specific solutions to caregiving-related problems
  • Multiple professional resources for consultation
  • Multi-media information
  • And much more...
Information and Referral
Meet with one of our referral specialists to receive referrals to service providers that will be able to directly connect caregivers to service providers of excellence in the community.

Lending Library
An area within the center that contains multiple forms of media, to include books, pamphlets, videos, and online access to

various resourceful caregiving website.

Awakening
A customized life enrichment program designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers. This program includes:
  • Memory Assistance program with in-home application
  • Cognitive Measurement Testing Tools
  • Mental Exercise Modules
  • Educational Materials
  • Private Consultation
     
Skills Lab
The Skills Lab will be made available to professionals and caregivers who desire to practice clinical procedures before testing to become a CNA1 or who simply need to refresh their skills before re-certification. 
The lab will also be made availble to family caregivers that would like to learn specific techniques that will assist them in caregiving on a day-to-day basis.

Professional Training
Guiding Lights provides training in such areas as CPR, First Aid, personal care, dementia care, and more.

CNA I Training
The Guiding Lights Certified Nurse Assistant 1 (CNA1) Training Course will be a North Carolina State approved and regulated comprehensive program which will train individuals to become Level I CNAs.  (program application is in progress) CNAs will go through over 90 hours of course study followed by all-encompassing clinical rotations in various different skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and adult day programs to strengthen them in the aspects of long-term care as well as to provide specialized dementia training.

Family Match Program 
Our Family Match Program will pair new caregivers with existing caregivers in an effort to alleviate concerns, validate feelings/thoughts, and assist with the ability to cope in a better way.

Support Groups 
Family caregiver support groups and professional support groups will be facilitated at the center as well as at nearby community facilities.

Corporate Eldercare Specialists
Guiding Lights provides resource specialists to local corporations as an added benefit to their employees by being onsite at a company's location to directly connect working caregivers to resources in the community.

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Phone Number:  919.371.2062
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