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To My Children
An Anonymous Poem
When I spill some food on my nice clean dress
Or maybe forget to tie my shoe,
Please be patient and perhaps reminisce
About the many hours I spent with you.
When I taught you how to eat with care,
Plus tying laces and your numbers, too,
Dressing yourself and combing your hair,
Those were precious hours spent with you.
So when I forget what I was about to say,
Just give me a minute - or maybe two.
It probably wasn't important anyway,
And I would much rather listen just to you.
If I tell the story one more time,
And you know the ending through and through,
Please remember your first nursery rhyme
When I rehearsed it a hundred times with you.
When my legs are tired and it's hard to stand
Or walk the steady pace that I would like to do,
Please take me carefully by my hand,
And guide me now as I once did for you.
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September Sharing Suite Schedule 
In an effort to better serve caregivers you will be able to have a Sharing Suite appointment online via OoVoo. If you are interested in learning how, please call Guiding Lights at (919) 371-2062.
*You may still schedule an appointment to come in and meet in person with the service provider and in some cases even have your appointment over the phone.
Call to schedule your free appointment 919-371-2062
Ask a Geriatric Care Manager
Tuesday, September 28, 1:00pm-2:00pm
Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Lauren Watral, of Raleigh Geriatric Care Management will answer questions related to care giving, adult children of aging parents concerns, and how a geriatric care manager can assist with issues of aging.
Chair Massage
Saturday, September 22, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Sign up for a 30 minute session, which includes a free chair massage for 10 minutes as well as education on pain management and stress reduction.
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Guiding Lights Intensive Skills Workshop September 20th
Guiding Lights Caregiver Support Center is holding an "Intensive Skills Workshop" at our offices in Raleigh. The cost of the program is $100/per person. Link for more information and registration Here
Examples of skills that can be covered:
-HAND WASHING
- APPLYING KNEE-HIGH ELASTIC STOCKING ON CLIENT
- ASSISTING CLIENT TO AMBULATE USING GAIT BELT
- ASSISTING CLIENT WITH USE OF BEDPAN
- CLEANING AND STORING DENTURES
- COUNTING AND RECORDING RADIAL PULSE
- COUNTING AND RECORDING RESPIRATIONS
- DRESSING CLIENT WITH AFFECTED ARM
- FEEDING CLIENT WHO CANNOT FEED SELF
- GIVING A MODIFIED BED BATH
- MAKING AN OCCUPIED BED
- MEASURING AND RECORDING BLOOD PRESSURE
- MEASURING AND RECORDING URINARY OUTPUT
- PASSIVE RANGE OF MOTION EXERCISES
- POSITIONING CLIENT ON SIDE
- PROVIDING CATHETER CARE
- PROVIDING FOOT CARE
- PROVIDING MOUTH CARE
- PROVIDING PERINEAL CARE FOR FEMALE CLIENT
- TRANSFERRING CLIENT FROM BED TO WHEELCHAIR
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*October 22nd (last training of 2012)* 7:30am-4pm 7.0 CEUs For more information and registration please click the link below: Dementia Training Information and Registration Link |
We're hiring!
Guiding Lights has been awarded a wonderful grant and we are now in need of a PROGRAM COORDINATOR for our Nurse Aide 1 Training Program. This individual, under the supervision of the Guiding Lights Director of Programs, is responsible for the day-to-day aspects of the NA1 Training Program and MUST, by N.C. State DHSR dictate, meet the following criteria:
-Must be a NC State licensed RN with at least 2 years experience.
-At least one year of experience must be in the provision of long-term care (LTC ) facility services by:
1. Working in a LTC facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital OR
2. supervising or teaching students in a LTC facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital.
Each training program will run 7 weeks during which the Program Coordinator will have varying hours.
Please email inquires with resume to julie@guidinglightsnc.org
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July 1st Marks A New Fiscal Year: Your Support Is Needed
There are many new and exciting opportunities on the horizon for Guiding Lights. The commitment by our Community Partners to continue to provide financial support to our organization is crucial for us to provide the programs and services that the caregivers in our community are accustomed to receiving. We have served nearly 2800 caregivers since we opened in October 2010!!
If you are working with an organization that helps caregivers or are connected to an organization that you feel would have an interest in becoming a community partner, please contact:
Leigh Warren or Nicole Bruno
leigh@guidinglightsnc.org nicole@guidinglightsnc.org
To view community partner opportunities, please follow the link below:
Community Partner Options
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Guiding Lights:
How Do You All Do That?
One of the most frequent questions that we receive at Guiding Lights is: "How do you do all of this for family caregivers?". We would not have been able to assist the 2800+ caregivers over the past 20 months if it were not for the financial support that we have received from our community partners, funders, individual family caregiver donors and through the hard work and effort of the dozens of volunteers that have assisted us with our various fundraising projects. You may have received an annual appeal letter from our offices recently. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to Guiding Lights this year. It costs us $.43/minute to provide assistance to family caregivers. On average our initial intake calls range between 45-90 minutes long. To make a secure donation, please follow the link below:
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CPR/AED/First Aid Class!
September 20th Training Date
9am-12pm
at Guiding Lights
$50/ per person, non-refundable, non-transferable
Click Here To Register
Taught by an American Heart Association Instructor
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If you are interested we can schedule a special session for your organization. We would need 5 or more people and can also come to your location. Contact Julie Falconer with questions at julie@guidinglightsnc.org
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The Awakening ProgramA comprehensive life management and revitalization program designed for individuals with dementia, especially Alzheimer's, and their caregivers.
This program includes: - Memory Assistance Program with in-home program application
- Cognitive Measurement Testing Tools
- Customized Mental Exercise Modules
- Targeted Educational Materials
- Private Consultation
The Awakening Program Explained:  | For a consultation call Guiding Lights at 919.371.2062
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How Do I Connect With Guiding Lights as a Caregiver or Service Provider?
Caregiver:
If you are a family caregiver, please call us or drop in M-F 10-5 and Saturday 9-12 and we would be glad to connect you with those resources best suited to your specific needs. Our office address is: 3724 National Drive, Camden Building Suite 130, Raleigh, NC 27612. 919.371.2062.
Service Provider:
If you would like to be connected to the family caregivers that we serve, please contact Guiding Lights by calling 919.371.2062 and we will provide you with a link to the approved vendor form. We have over 200 organizations currently vetted. |
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Sponsored Brochure Holders available:
We are starting our annual sponsored brochure drive! The cost for the brochure holder is $125/year.
Please contact Nicole Bruno to find out how to take part in this fundraising activity to benefit Guiding Lights.
nicole@guidinglightsnc.org
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Weekly Radio Show on 1360 AM & 97.9 FM (WCHL)
"Caring Connections" The Caring Connections show is designed to educate caregivers. If you cannot listen to them at the scheduled air time, the shows are being stored on the Chapelboro.com website. The show airs every Saturday and Sunday at 10am. Topics to be covered in September include: 9/1: Maintaining Brain Health
9/8: Alzheimer's Medications Decoded
9/15: The History of The Eldercare Home
9/22: Advocating for a loved one in a Nursing Home
9/29: 9/1: Maintaining Brain Health
9/8: Alzheimer's Medications Decoded
9/15: The History of The Eldercare Home
9/22: Advocating for a loved one in a Nursing Home
9/29: How to Recognize When To Step In ans Assisted with Finances
Here is the link to the shows that have already aired: Caring Connections Radio Show |
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Our Core Programs and Services
Guiding Lights is a private nonprofit 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 or talk to one of our referral specialists to receive direct referrals to excellent service providers in the community who can meet your caregiving needs.
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 websites. View Lending Library
Awakening
A customized revitalization and life-management program designed for individuals w ith dementia and their caregivers. It includes:
- Life-management care plan 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 an NA1 or who simply need to refresh their skills before re-certification.
The Skills lab is also available to family caregivers who would like to learn specific procedures and techniques that will assist them in providing direct care to their loved ones.
Professional Training
Guiding Lights provides training in such areas as CPR/First Aid, personal care, dementia care, and more.
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 an experienced 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 onsite Referral Specialists as an added benefit to local corporations.
Corliss Dunlop Ginny Vanderburg 10-2 2-5 Email Corliss Email Ginny
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Thank You To Our Community Partners!
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