FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT
CARING FOR YOUR LOVED ONE AT HOME?
Becoming a family caregiver is challenging and rewarding. Let Hospice of North Idaho support you during this significant life transition. We offer a diverse menu of supportive services that are tailored to the family caregiver’s needs.
FREE PROGRAMS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
We provide support that incorporates all aspects of a participant’s learning style and preference.
SUPPORT FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
As a family caregiver, you may face a number of challenges that your family and friends do not understand or relate to. Find a supportive environment to discuss struggles, share your story, and care for yourself.
Offered throughout the year by appointment only
In the Hospice Community Building.
Conference room photos and location map, here.
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Receive a roadmap and navigate the many obstacles faced by caregivers. Hospice and Palliative Care experts offer seminars twice each year, or by request from the community.
Absorb information on common topics such as advance care planning, navigating Social Security, and creating a resource manual for family members.
In the Hospice Community Building.
Conference room photos and location map, here.
Watch for emerging details on our News and Events page!
FAMILY CAREGVER SKILLS WORKSHOP
Increase your confidence and provide care to your loved one. Learn hands-on skills from Hospice nurses and certified nursing assistants!
Week 1 – Body Mechanics
Week 2 – Importance of Skin Care
Week 3 – Care for the Bedbound Patient
Week 4 – Dementia Skills
Week 5 – Environmental Safety
Week 6 – Community Resources
Offered twice each year
Thursdays, 1:00–2:30PM
In the Hospice Community Building.
Conference room photos and location map, here.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
- Advanced Directives: The best gift you can give to your family is peace of mind and Idaho Advance Directives guide your care if you are not able to make decisions for yourself. Access free documents here: http://www.sos.idaho.gov/hcdr/index.html and talk to your doctor about your medical wishes, and obtain a POST.
- National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
- NHPCO on Caregiving : New to caregiving? Find answers to your basic questions, here. Call Hospice of North Idaho to talk about the comprehensive support caregivers receive as we journey together.
- Soul Injury, Healing the Aftermath of War and Trauma (for both 20th and 21st century Veterans)
- Veterans Guide to Long-Term Care
- Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other
- Grief.com Because love never dies
- E-Copy of the Living Will and Power of Attorney for Health Care, “Advance Directives”
- End of Life Parables, a YouTube video series: Creative and helpful representations describing the hard concepts in hospice and palliative care for families and care providers.
- Being Mortal, PBS Frontline documentary
- See how one family talked about end-of-life planning and what this conversation generated