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PUT THE JOY BACK IN CAREGIVING: A CREATIVE APPROACH TO IN-HOME RESPITE

CARO ROL O’ O’NEILL, L LMSW, S SENIOR D R DIRECT CTOR OF R OF SENIOR & R & NUTRI RITION S SERVICE CES

EAC NE NETWORK

E A C N E T W O R K I S A N O T - F O R - P R O F I T H U M A N S E R V I C E S A G E N C Y

EAC NETWORK IN-HOME RESPITE SERVICES HELPING CA REGIV ERS CA RE FOR A L OV ED ONE A T HOME SINCE 1986

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CAREGIVER STRESS IS LIKE

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“CAREGIVING IN THE UNITED STATES ”

NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING AND AARP

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HELP IS JUST A MOUSE CLICK AWAY

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CAN’T STOP THE FEELING

LAUGHTER THE GREATEST STRESS BUSTER

• Decreases stress hormones, increases immune cells
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TECHNOLOGY IS TRANSFORMING CAREGIVING

Alexa/E xa/Echo/ G Google H Home me Instantly answers questions, like “when is my birthday? ” or “what is the weather” Can tell jokes or riddles- tell me a joke about an elephant Plays music and read audiobooks Looks up information about anything — like, “what’s playing on TV tonight?” Can make a phone call (preset important phone numbers)

Caregivers are receptive to technologies that help them deliver, monitor, track or coordinate a family member’s care. 87% have a cell phone 86% have access to the internet The most important technology benefits –  Save time  Reduce stress  Research health benefits  Connect with other caregivers  Find resources in the community

CAREGIVERS

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