A Guiding Light in the Sea of Healthcare

CALL 352-775-2952

A Guiding Light in the Sea of Healthcare

CALL 352-775-2952

Helping Caregivers, Seniors, and Their Loved Ones

The joys and struggles of caregiving are not easily describable. The bond and love that we share with those we care for, those that entrust us with their most intimate experiences is like nothing else. Caring for a loved one can be rewarding and fill you with drive and purpose. However, on its darker days, caregiving can feel like being dropped into a dark sea, unsure of which direction to swim, exhausted from treading water, terrified by what unseen dangers could be lurking ahead, not knowing if you’ll ever reach land. Now imagine in that dark sea, that there is a lighthouse, now you have something to swim towards, a direction, and some hope.

 At the Tri-County Caregiver Resource Center, we are the keeper’s of the lighthouses. We meet with families, and we build lighthouses for caregivers to swim towards, throughout their journey. These lighthouses are resources that empower the caregiver and their loved one, and most importantly, remove the fear and anxiety of the unknown, those “what if” thoughts that keep you awake in the middle of the night and steal the joy from your everyday. Resource Center families have emergency plans & back-up plans to their emergency plans, they develop a strong sense of self-efficacy through their experiences; they have a support system, and most importantly, they have advocates to guide them.

Call us for guidance Regarding

  • Advocacy Services
  • Caregiver & Family Support
  • Rehabilitative Therapies
  • Assisted Living Communities
  • Medical Equipment & Supplies
  • Adult Day Programs
  • Long Term Care Insurance Activation
  • Medical Providers & Specialists
  • Independent Living Communities
  • Memory Support Communities
  • Legal/Financial/Retirement Planning
  • Local Caregiver Workshops
  • In-home Care
  • Home Health
  • Meal Delivery
  • Transportation
  • Support Groups
  • AND MORE!

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Support Services

Creating Your Emergency Action Plan

Setting Up In-Home Care

Crisis Navigation

Placement

Stay at Home Program

The perfect solution for a family that is still safe at home, but who could benefit from additional oversight. This program includes an emergency action plan meeting, oversight and coordination of in-home care providers, in-home check-ins by resource center Advocates, and regular phone contact available to families.

Call us today to learn how to register for your Resource Family Plan and get ongoing access to all of our Support Services.

If you have any questions regarding plans please call us at 352-775-2952, or email us: caregiverresourcecenter@gmail.com

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Attention Caregivers Without an Emergency Action Plan!

By Admin • 19 Nov, 2020
75% of caregivers do not outlive the person that they're caring for. Do you have an emergency action plan in place?

Dementia Diagnosis

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Five steps to take after a loved one has gotten a dementia diagnosis

Understanding Dementia

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Dementia is a word used to describe a cluster symptoms caused by various diseases or conditions. Dementia itself is not a specific disease but a collection of symptoms, which can include:

Managing Difficult Behavior

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Some of the greatest challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia are the personality and behavior changes that often occur as the disease progresses. These can show up as aggression, frustration, undressing in public, or a range of inappropriate conduct.

Tips for Successful Bathing

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Bathing can be one of the activities of daily living that is most affected by dementia. There are many steps in the process of bathing which can seem very difficult for the person with dementia. Additionally, it is likely the person doesn’t remember the reason for bathing and it seems like an unnecessary intrusion into their day. 

Making Meal Time Enjoyable

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Mealtime for people with dementia can be stressful, overwhelming or frustrating. They may no longer recognize the food in front of them or can’t see it clearly because of poor depth perception. They may struggle to use a knife and fork as coordination becomes difficult. Food may not taste the same or as flavorful as it once did. Food may be difficult to chew or swallow or they may not want to accept assistance with eating. Appetites may also vary among individuals with dementia. Some will want to eat all the time, while others have trouble eating a healthy amount.

Help A Loved On Get Dressed

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Getting dressed and feeling good about how we look is an important part of everyone’s self-esteem, but it is also something we typically do in private. Assisting someone who has dementia with dressing can be a challenge because it is something they are used to doing independently. Here are some general tips that may help you assist your loved one with dressing.

Dealing With Incontinence

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
With the progression of dementia, your loved one may be experiencing incontinence. The changes in a person’s brain that occur with dementia can interfere with their ability to:

Tips On Maintaining Intimacy With a Spouse Who Has Dementia

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
It’s natural for couples to experience changes in their level of intimacy and sexuality over time, but when one partner develops dementia, the changes in physical and emotional intimacy can be complex and devastating.

Honoring Dad on Father's Day

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
Holidays can pose a special challenge for caregivers of people with dementia. Loved ones may not remember the reason for the day or why you’re making such a fuss. This may be particularly hard on Father’s Day, when your dad may not even recognize you as their child. While this can be an emotional blow, making the effort still matters. 

Keeping Mothers Day Special In The Face of Dementia

By Admin • 20 Jul, 2020
With the rise in Alzheimer’s disease and its special impact on women, more families are celebrating Mother’s Day with moms who have dementia. Nearly two-thirds of the Americans with Alzheimer’s are women. It’s not their gender that makes them more susceptible, it’s their greater life expectancy. Because women live longer and dementia tends to be a condition of the aged, they simply have more opportunity to get the disease. 

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