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Anna’s New Friend Helps Her Get Organized
Life can get lonely as you age. Which is why CICOA offers the Friendly Visitor program, where volunteers visit seniors in their homes or in health care facilities to offer companionship and encouragement. “As we age, we don’t always have...
Take Action Against Caregiver Stress
One of the more interesting things to me about the phenomenon of caregiving is that every situation is unique, and yet its participants often share important characteristics. For example: They often are unprepared for the role. They frequently feel isolated with less...
Building Your Caregiver Network
Several years ago I was delivering a workshop for family caregivers when I noticed someone in the audience crying. It didn’t seem appropriate to proceed without at least acknowledging this person’s discomfort and possibly adjusting my message. I paused and...
Caring Neighbor and CICOA Open New Doors for Michael
Families sometimes have difficulty knowing how much care a loved one needs, and Michael's family was no exception. A concerned neighbor, Melissa, called CICOA when she believed the 62-year-old with disabilities needed more attention. "CICOA got me my Medicaid waiver...
Soft-Spoken Marjie Receives Round-the-Clock Care
Marjie isn't much of a talker, but that doesn't mean the 66-year-old is being rude, said her caregiver, Chiffon. Marjie has a developmental disability that causes her to process information slower. Chiffon was 10 years old when she met Marjie....
Clara Prays for Strength In Caring for Her Sister
Clara, a cheerful 89-year-old, brought her 93-year-old sister, Louise, into her Haughville home in 2009 after discovering her neglected and living in difficult circumstances. Both widows, Clara felt some trepidation about being able to provide the necessary care for her...
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