Resources for Caregivers
Abilene Police Dept Announces Guardian Program
Abilene Police Department recently announced a program geared towards helping individuals with conditions that may make them more vulnerable to becoming lost or disoriented like Alzheimer's and dementia. "By creating a comprehensive database, the program...
Medical Alert Products: Who Should Use Them?
Someone in the Caregiver Support Group sent us a message about this group called Tech-Enhanced Life and how they wrote about ways technology was able to be used in the context of aging. I found an article in the group discussing the different kinds of medical alert...
Caregiver Support Group- Dale, the Caregiver with a Heart of Gold
For our monthly Caregiver Support Group meeting here at ACU, we had the pleasure of hosting Dale Smith, a 92 year old caregiver. Dale's journey into caregiving wasn't just a role he undertook; it was a testament of love and dedication. For 12 years, he cared for his...
Issues Facing Older Adults – Systemic Racism
It's important to remember that not all adults experience aging in the same way. In the social sciences we talk about intersectionality, or the way that different parts of our identity come together to shape our experiences in life. One very important intersection is...
Fear of Death
Death is an inevitable process that everyone must go through at some point; there is no avoiding it. It is natural to have a fear of death and to feel anxiety about either oneself or a loved one dying. As older adults approach it, they can easily experience anxiety, a...
Caregiver Burnout
As a parent or other loved one is getting older, taking care of them might seem to be the obvious choice. However, it can be much harder than it appears to be at first glance. According to an article posted by the AARP in 2020, 36% of family caregivers characterize...
Moving Into a Senior Living Facility
Deciding whether or not it is in the best interest of an older adult to move into a senior living facility can be a difficult decision for both the individual, as well as their family. The decision can be life-changing and families may worry if they are making the...
Community Leaders Summit 2021
Hello Everyone! We are excited about everything that’s going to happen this year! One event we are looking forward to is the Alzheimer's Association’s 2021 Community Leaders Summit. This three-day Summit will be held virtually this year -- our hope is that more...
Aging & Driving
Getting one's license is a huge milestone in many people's eyes; having this new sense of independence can be life-changing. You suddenly do not have to rely on others for your transportation. Need to go to the store? Want to go hang out with friends? Going to church?...
Mesothelioma Awareness Day: Caring For A Loved One With Mesothelioma
September 26th, 2020 marks the 17th anniversary of Mesothelioma Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to spreading information about the dangers of asbestos exposure and raising awareness for those diagnosed with this disease. Since the demographic most affected by...