Caregiver Resources

Articles & Useful Downloads

Articles

Managing Stress as a Caregiver: Finding Balance While Caring for Others

Caregiver stress management is essential for maintaining both your health and your ability to care for your loved one. Managing stress as a caregiver can be challenging, but finding balance is possibl...

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Choosing Between Adult Foster Care (AFC) and PCA

Adult Foster Care (AFC) vs. Personal Care Attendants Program (PCA): Which Is Right for Your Family? Making the right decision about care programs for yourself or a loved one can feel overwhelming. ...

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Quality of Life Month

Vitra Health and Quality of Life Month: A Fresh Start to Prioritize Well-Being January is Quality of Life Month, the perfect opportunity to reflect on what makes life meaningful and fulfilling...

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Setting Goals for the New Year: A Caregiver’s Guide

Setting New Year goals for caregivers is an important step toward improving both your life and your loved one’s care. The new year is a great time to reflect and set meaningful goals. At Vitra Healt...

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Useful Downloads

Mental Health Handout

Prioritize Self-Care, Connect with Loved Ones, Seek Professional Help, Establish Healthy Habits, Limit Stress.

Medication Management Handout

Taking good care of yourself and sticking to your treatment plan is key to staying healthy and feeling better.

Sun Safety & UV Protection Handout

Protect yourself from the sun's harmful rays with these tips.

6 Tips for a Healthy Brain

This handout will provide you with ideas for lifestyle changes to improve brain health!

3 Tips To Prevent Bad Head Posture

This handout will provide you with simple tips that can help you to prevent bad posture and neck pain.

July Caregiver Education

Good Body Mechanics

August Caregiver Education

Human Rights, Nondiscrimination, Cultural Sensitivity

September Caregiver Education

Advance Directives

October Caregiver Education

Fall Prevention

November Caregiver Education

Medication Management

December Caregiver Education

Alternative Caregiver & Informal Support

January Caregiver Education

Safety, Emergency, and Disaster Planning

February Caregiver Education

Recognizing, Responding to, Communicating, & Reporting Changes in Condition, Critical Incidences

March Caregiver Education

Universal Precautions & Infection Control

April Caregiver Education

Basic CPR & First Aid Review

May Caregiver Education

Prevention of and reporting of physical and financial abuse

June Caregiver Education

Preventing Caregiver Burnout - care for your well-being while caring for your loved one to reduce your risk for health problems.