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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

April 02, 2020

Being a Supportive Caregiver During COVID-19

Many of us are now working from home, keeping our social distance, worrying about our families (especially our older loved ones) and wondering when this will end. We are wondering when we can return to normal, all while trying to keep our stress and anxiety at a manageable level. Our older loves ones have the same stressors and anxieties. These anxieties are made worse by the new realities of isolation, inactivity and lack of routine. Isolation and the change in one’s routine can have negative mental and physical consequences.

January 09, 2020

Reflecting on 2019

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right." - Oprah Winfrey Aside from the cold, I love the beginning of the new year. It provides a fresh start and a chance to look back on both the celebrations and challenges of 2019. It’s a time to reflect on what went well, what didn’t and how can we improve. We can apply this same reflection to caregiving. How did we do, both for ourselves and our older loved one? Where did we shine and where can we do better? Reflect back on 2019:

December 06, 2019

Caregiving and the Holidays

Caring for an older loved one can be stressful and challenging in the best of times. During the holiday season, the stresses and challenges can be overwhelming. With the holidays just around the corner and all the stress that comes with the season, it is important to take a moment and plan for what's ahead.