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- 2023 Caregivers SurveyIf you have ever been to any of our programs… Read more: 2023 Caregivers Survey
- Getting in GearHappy belated new year! As we reflect on our time… Read more: Getting in Gear
- The State of Caregiving: A Time to ShiftNational Caregiver’s Month Happy National Caregiver’s Month! We started out… Read more: The State of Caregiving: A Time to Shift
- The True Unsung HeroesBeing a caregiver is no small task. This year’s Caregiver… Read more: The True Unsung Heroes
- October SpotlightWe depend on our volunteers to keep our events and… Read more: October Spotlight
- The State of Caregiving – A Time to ShiftIt’s time again for your day of REST! We are… Read more: The State of Caregiving – A Time to Shift
- Nominate a Caregiver!The Caregiver of the Year Award is an award designed… Read more: Nominate a Caregiver!
- September is for SupportHere are the registration links for our September Support Events… Read more: September is for Support
- Do you know the signs?Thank you to everyone who joined us for last month’s… Read more: Do you know the signs?
- Money Matters.We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
- Get Ready!1 in 7 people over the age of 45 are… Read more: Get Ready!
- It’s time to reconnect.Greetings and Happy National Caregivers Day! What a difference a… Read more: It’s time to reconnect.
- A Caregiver’s Reflection“This conference started a healing process within me as a… Read more: A Caregiver’s Reflection
- Congratulations, Caregiver’s Respite!“thank you for all you do for those who give… Read more: Congratulations, Caregiver’s Respite!
- Be PreparedJoin us on Wednesday, December 2 for one of our… Read more: Be Prepared
- A Restful DayI am sitting here almost speechless, going over the events… Read more: A Restful Day
- 10 Years of Shirts!After 10 years, 14 conferences, and dozens more events for… Read more: 10 Years of Shirts!
- A Caregiver’s Testimony“It’s given us the resources, the education, just the empowerment… Read more: A Caregiver’s Testimony
- A Time To ShareIt’s time again for your day of REST! We are… Read more: A Time To Share
- Your Future Already Started…Are You Ready?We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
- Our Caregivers Financial Summit is Back!We are taking the Caregivers Financial Summit online! Plus we’re turning what was a once-a-year event into a full series!! This summit is free and designed especially for family caregivers. Register now to receive links for each monthly instalment in this series.
- Healthy Eating is within ReachNext month, we will be joined by Health and Nutrition Expert, Ebony Lott, for a series on Shopping, Cooking, and Eating Within Your Budget. Each online class will cover a range of topics from smart buying and easy recipes to meal planning and exercise! Register now to get the links to join these free events!
- Monthly Resource Highlight: Respite ResourceWanted to talk about respite for a few minutes. Hopefully… Read more: Monthly Resource Highlight: Respite Resource
- 8 Ways to Pamper Yourself (even during a crisis)1. Do some type of spiritual reading everyday (encourage yourself)… Read more: 8 Ways to Pamper Yourself (even during a crisis)
- Benefits of Drinking WaterHumans are made up of at least 60% water. We… Read more: Benefits of Drinking Water
- 2020 Caregiver’s Financial SummitTo preserve the safety of our community, and the vulnerable… Read more: 2020 Caregiver’s Financial Summit
- Avoiding AbuseSpecial thank you to Belinda Bryan – Elder Care Coordinator… Read more: Avoiding Abuse
- We R.A.I.S.E.d Our Concerns!On February 1st, Caregiver’s Respite hosted a Special Concerns for… Read more: We R.A.I.S.E.d Our Concerns!
- Southern Women’s Show 2020Thanks to all our volunteers that helped us find and… Read more: Southern Women’s Show 2020
- R.A.I.S.EThe Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (R.A.I.S.E.) Family Caregivers… Read more: R.A.I.S.E
- Share with usCaregiver’s Respite is going into it’s tenth year, can you… Read more: Share with us
- Caregiver’s Christmas Party 2019
- 2019 Caregiver’s Rest Conference RecapWow. We had a great time at our 14th Caregiver’s… Read more: 2019 Caregiver’s Rest Conference Recap
- SAVE THE DATE! 2019 CAREGIVER’S REST CONFERENCERegistration is Now Closed
- Welcome to the Respite & Resource Center!Thank you! Thank you!!Thank you!!! Wow! Last weekend was very… Read more: Welcome to the Respite & Resource Center!
- Health Literacy Workshop 2019Thank you! The 2019 Health Literacy Training Workshop was a… Read more: Health Literacy Workshop 2019
- Let’s TalkStarting hard conversations with your family about important health care… Read more: Let’s Talk
- GRIEF WORKSHOPWe want to thank everyone for coming out to the… Read more: GRIEF WORKSHOP
- 2019 Caregivers Financial Summit RecapRecap of the Second Annual Caregivers Financial Summit – April 11, 2019
- CONCERNS 4 CAREGIVERSCHECK THE CALENDER FOR THE NEXT EVENT DATE
- Five ways to support a Family Caregiver.#1 – Give them a break! Yes, everybody needs a… Read more: Five ways to support a Family Caregiver.
- Start today planning for care.Give your family a fighting chance – start strategizing today for how you will plan to pay for your own care. Seek out financial help from a professional to help you navigate, plan, and answer questions about caring for your loved one.
- What is the Difference?written by Chad A. Cardwell, LL.M. What’s the difference between… Read more: What is the Difference?
- Securing Retirementwritten by Sandra J. Bailey, LACP, AU, AINS Millennials, Generation… Read more: Securing Retirement
- Mind Full or Mindful?Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present,… Read more: Mind Full or Mindful?
- Caregiver’s Rest Conference 2018SPEAKERS 2018 CAREGIVERS OF THE YEAR PARTICIPANTS ART VOLUNTEERS Rest, Balance,… Read more: Caregiver’s Rest Conference 2018
- Believe that You can!Believe (verb):to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the… Read more: Believe that You can!
- 2018 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run RecapCaregiving is something that affects all families. Did you know… Read more: 2018 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run Recap
- 2018 Laura E Carter 5k Walk/Run Pictures
- Caregiver’s Respite 2018 Calendar
- What is Palliative Care?As a patient advocate, I have volunteered with the National… Read more: What is Palliative Care?
- 2013 Caregiver’s Rest Conference
- Plain Language Planning Workshop 8/2/18We had a blast at the Plain Language Planning workshop… Read more: Plain Language Planning Workshop 8/2/18
- Laura E. Carter Walk Testimony
- Health Literacy“Health literacy refers to how a person can get… Read more: Health Literacy
- 2017 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/Run Recap2017 Race Awards 2017 Race Pictures 2017 Race Blog
- Plain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about HealthcarePlain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about Healthcare… Read more: Plain Language Planning: Talking with Providers and Family about Healthcare
- 2017 Laura E. Carter 5K Walk/ Run Photos
- Listening Session for Working Family CaregiversThank you to everyone who came out to the Listening… Read more: Listening Session for Working Family Caregivers
- Caregiver’s Respite “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art Fundraiser”Caregiver’s Respite Presents “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art… Read more: Caregiver’s Respite “The Art of Caring” Silent Auction Art Fundraiser”
- What kind of doctor do I need – By Janice WilliamsGetting Proper healthcare comes down to understanding which healthcare practitioner… Read more: What kind of doctor do I need – By Janice Williams
- It’s time to talk about brain health!Have you been noticing changes in an older adult for… Read more: It’s time to talk about brain health!
- 5 Benefits of Reflexology by Janice WilliamsI got a chance to speak to Lawanda Allen (LMTMMP)… Read more: 5 Benefits of Reflexology by Janice Williams
- 11th Annual Caregiver’s Rest ConferenceAre you ready to Celebrate? Please join us for this… Read more: 11th Annual Caregiver’s Rest Conference
- How to communicate effectively with your healthcare provider- By Janice WilliamsDeveloping a healthcare team is very important. One of our… Read more: How to communicate effectively with your healthcare provider- By Janice Williams
- November is National Family Caregiver Month – By Janice WilliamsNovember is coming and along with it brings National… Read more: November is National Family Caregiver Month – By Janice Williams
- What is BMI?- By Janice WilliamsBMI stands for Body Mass Index. It is a type… Read more: What is BMI?- By Janice Williams
- Pill Boxes are not all the same – By Janice WilliamsPill boxes are not all the same. There are literally… Read more: Pill Boxes are not all the same – By Janice Williams
- What does LTSS mean and why is it important to a caregiver- By Janice Williams“Long Term Care Support Service” is a term that is… Read more: What does LTSS mean and why is it important to a caregiver- By Janice Williams
- How Good Are You at Relaxing – By Janice WilliamsDo you know that August 15 2016 is National Relaxation… Read more: How Good Are You at Relaxing – By Janice Williams
- 4 ways to prepare yourself for your home health nurse visit -By Janice Williams.Thousands of people are discharged daily from hospitals and part… Read more: 4 ways to prepare yourself for your home health nurse visit -By Janice Williams.
- Listening Session For Working Family CaregiversJoin us on September 21 for our next Listening… Read more: Listening Session For Working Family Caregivers
- The Caregiver’s Rest Conference November 2015 was a huge success!Caregivers from around the Mid- South learned how to better… Read more: The Caregiver’s Rest Conference November 2015 was a huge success!
- Register for the 2016 Caregiver’s Rest Conference!November is National Family Caregivers Month! We will have our… Read more: Register for the 2016 Caregiver’s Rest Conference!
- Five things you should do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital.As a nurse, I have literally discharged hundreds of patients… Read more: Five things you should do when your loved one is discharged from the hospital.
- Taking care of youI got a chance to talk to Andrea Johnson, the… Read more: Taking care of you
- Preparing to Care Kickoff 2016Thanks to everyone who came to our Preparing to Care… Read more: Preparing to Care Kickoff 2016
- Five Wishes Booklet, a Great Resource!This is a great resource for anyone 18 or… Read more: Five Wishes Booklet, a Great Resource!
- Know Your Health Care TeamWhat is a Nurse Practitioner? A Nurse Practitioner is a… Read more: Know Your Health Care Team
- Sister PactToday I made a pact with my friend of 30… Read more: Sister Pact
- 5 Tips for Taking Care of (YOU) the CaregiverCaregivers often set aside their self-care needs to make sure… Read more: 5 Tips for Taking Care of (YOU) the Caregiver
- It’s time again; FLU Season is in full bloom!Influenza otherwise known as the flu is a contagious virus… Read more: It’s time again; FLU Season is in full bloom!
- Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?Many people have high cholesterol and don’t even know it. … Read more: Do You Know Your Cholesterol Levels?
- 5 Great Benefits of Eating Whole GrainsThe Benefits of Eating Whole Grains By: Janice Williams Whole… Read more: 5 Great Benefits of Eating Whole Grains
- 5 Things You Need to Build a Caregiving TeamFamily care-giving can be overwhelming. You can be put in… Read more: 5 Things You Need to Build a Caregiving Team
- What is a Caregiver?A caregiver is a person who provides emotional and or… Read more: What is a Caregiver?
- Happy National Family Caregiver Month!Did you Know ……….29% of the U.S. adult population, or… Read more: Happy National Family Caregiver Month!
- 2015 Working Family Caregivers Champions Grantees.The coalition recognized U.S. Representative Steve Cohen as the Caregiving… Read more: 2015 Working Family Caregivers Champions Grantees.
- Problems grow as caregivers ageGood morning Caregiver !!! Please listen or read this article.… Read more: Problems grow as caregivers age
- Worth WatchingPremiering this May PBS has a new series called Caring… Read more: Worth Watching
- Hope ConferenceJoin us for the Hope Conference brought to you by… Read more: Hope Conference
- Men Who CareDuring the ninth annual Caregiver’s Rest Conference held Nov. 11… Read more: Men Who Care
- Janice Williams Local Memphis 24 Interview
- Do You Need Health Insurance?
- Happy Family Caregiver Month!Did you Know ……….29% of the U.S. adult population, or… Read more: Happy Family Caregiver Month!
- Thank You Caregivers for All That You Do!Thank you Caregivers for all that you do ….. you… Read more: Thank You Caregivers for All That You Do!
- The Washington Post Wants YOU!The Washington Post is interested in talking to adult caregivers… Read more: The Washington Post Wants YOU!
- Free Enrollment Assistance with the Affordable Health Care Act
- Photos from Our Long Distance Caregiving Event!Thanks to all who came out on February 15, to… Read more: Photos from Our Long Distance Caregiving Event!
- Preparing to Care 2014 Kick Off [Photos]Thanks to all who attended the kick – off for… Read more: Preparing to Care 2014 Kick Off [Photos]