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Are you caring for an aging loved one?

You’re not alone in balancing work and caregiving, whether now or in the future.

At some point, many of us care for our aging parents, relatives or other loved ones. We’re here to help support your work-life needs in this area if you’re already caregiving or wondering if and how you’re needed as a caregiver.

As you navigate your way through issues involved in caring for an elderly loved one, our elder care specialist offers support and time-saving resources.

1 in 5
WORKING ADULTS IN THE U.S. ARE CAREGIVERS

Get help understanding when and how to support

Signs your elderly loved one may need your care:

  • Forgetfulness (missed appointments and medications)
  • Unpaid bills, bounced checks or late payment notices
  • Hesitation or confusion with completing routine, once-familiar daily tasks
  • Temperament or mood changes
  • Hygiene issues (disheveled clothing, unkempt appearance and body odor)
  • Weight changes and difficulty preparing meals
  • Unusually cluttered, unkempt and/or disorganized home
  • Loss of interest in activities they once enjoyed
  • Unexplained bruising or injuries
  • Unexplained dents or damage to the car


Let our expertise save you time and support you as a caregiver

Call or email our elder care specialist, Terri Weber.

Email terri.weber@uky.edu or call (859) 218-0457.

News

December 16, 2024

Five New Year’s resolutions for caregivers to consider in 2025

We either love them or hate them, but whatever your stance is on New Year’s resolutions, there is something to say about moving into a new year. It provides us with a clean slate and a chance to reflect on what went well, what didn’t and how we can improve next year. Resolutions can provide direction, clarity and optimism. They can be seen as a set of goals to help you plan for the upcoming year. Whether you are new to caregiving, have been doing this for awhile or see it in your near future, there are five resolutions to consider that can make your life easier. 

December 01, 2024

Helping caregivers enjoy the holiday season

‘Tis the season of joy and celebration. But for many caregivers, ‘tis the season of increased stress and overwhelming challenge. Aside from the day-to-day responsibilities of work, family and caregiving, there are the added demands of the holiday. Many caregivers just want the whole thing to be done with.How do we get through the holiday season with more joy and less disappointment while creating new, but admittedly different, happy memories?  7 Tips for Caregivers During the Holiday Season

November 01, 2024

Remember that Dementia can affect each person differently

November is both National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Thank you for all you do!  

September 24, 2024

What? I am now a caregiver?

Note: Terri Weber will be retiring from UK on Oct. 3. She will, however, be working limited hours throughout October.

Elder care

All employees, retirees, spouses, and adult children are eligible to consult with our elder care specialist at no charge.

Contact our office

Monday-Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(859) 218-0457
terri.weber@uky.edu