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.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Receive a roadmap and navigate the many obstacles faced by caregivers. Hospice and Palliative Care experts offer seminars and community events.
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!
Topics covered in this workshop are:
-Lifting/Transfers
-Skin Care
-Bed Bound Care
-Care For Persons With Dementia
-Environmental Safety
Next Class Offered: April 29th, 2021 | 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Registration Required: Email mccombm@honi.org or call (208) 772-7994
Workshop will be held at the 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