Nine Inspiring Quotes for Caregivers
Caregiving is a tough, yet rewarding job. Here are some quotes to inspire you as a caregiver. Goodness knows that patience is a tool that by necessity becomes sharper in time when we are caring for others. A whimsical reminder that we get what we give and our...
Caregiver Connection
We are excited to announce the debut of The Caregiver Connection of North Central Florida! This publication is intended as a resource for caregivers of persons with dementia to help provide education and connections with our organization. Just click the image below to...
Announcement: Public Hearing July 10, 2019
Please click below for information about a Public Hearing coming up July 10, 2019 07-10-2019 Public Hearing Notice
The Importance of Having a Living Will
The Importance of a Living Will By Kathy Dorminey WHY SHOULD YOU HAVE A LIVING WILL? A living will, or advance directives lay out what medical treatments and interventions you do and do not wish in the case that you are incapacitated. The consequences of not having...
2019 Florida Conference on Aging: Coming Soon!
SAVE THE DATE! 2019 Florida Conference on Aging August 19 - 21, 2019 Hyatt Regency Orlando For more information or to register, click the link below: https://fcoa.org/Conference
Helping to Organize an Older Adult’s Home (Whether it’s your parents’ or your own)
So, it’s a New Year and you just found a magazine from 1965 in your parents’ living room and their garage may be housing trolls among the stacks of unused items? It may be time to step in and help them get organized. Or maybe you are the older adult who needs to...
Living with Diabetes: My Story
Living with Diabetes: My Story Hello. My name is Wendy and I have diabetes. I was diagnosed in my mid 20’s but as I got older I did not acknowledge the diagnosis. I was too young. I had other things to worry about. I was in denial. It wasn’t until I...
Preparing for a Hurricane
Be Prepared! Here are some links to help prepare for a hurricane. National Hurricane Center Advisories Florida Disaster Preparedness Price Gouging Hotline Information
Medicare Open Enrollment 2018
Did you know that Medicare health and drug plans can change every year? It is important to review your coverage for changes in things like cost, coverage, drug formularies, and provider and pharmacy networks. The Open Enrollment Period (OEP) is the...
Talking to the Doctor about your Parent’s Health Conditions
Talking To The Doctor About Your Parent's Health As a caregiver for an elderly parent, you may find yourself attending doctor appointments with your older parent. Talking to the doctor can be daunting and frustrating, especially considering that studies...
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