1. Building a “Circle of Care”--
Quality Resources for Caregivers
Presented by: Dr. Mary Howrey, Ed.D., Transforming Lives and More, Inc.
Website URL: http://www.tlmnetwork.org
Phone: 754-800-7213 City: Tamarac, FL
Date: November 12, 2016
For: Tamarac Branch Library, Broward County Library System

2. What do you as a family caregiver or a
friend of a family caregiver need in the way
of support and information?
Discussion Session

3. Caregivers in the United States, 2012

4. Support/Education Services (1)
 YouTube Video--“Mindfulness” https://youtu.be/WGUWt4TjBKE
 Alzheimer’s Association Southeast Florida Chapter HELPLINE,
Support Group Network, Message Boards, Safe Return®,
Comfort Zone, TrialMatch
http://www.alz.org/seflorida/
 Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
http://www.rosalynncarter.org/
 City of Tamarac Social Services Department
 Broward County Office of Elder
 Memory Disorders Clinic Network in Florida/Florida
Department of Elder Affairs (University of Miami, Miller School
of Medicine, Broward North)
http://elderaffairs.state.fl.us/doea/alz.php#memory

5. Support/Education Services (cont’d) (2)
 Family Caregiver Alliance/FCA Family Care Navigator
https://www.caregiver.org/
 Caregiver Action Network http://caregiveraction.org/
 AARP Family Caregiving Resource Center
http://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/?cmp=RDRCT-
CRGNG_APR12_012
 AARP Brain Health & Wellness
http://www.aarp.org/health/brain-
health/?intcmp=SKYBOX2ENG
 Home Health Care Services
 Respite/Adult Day Care Services
 Palliative Care/Hospice Services

6. Aging and Disability Resource Center
Broward (ADRC) Resources to Tap
 Area Agency on Aging located in Sunrise, FL
 Information and Referral (Telephone Support and Directory of
Community Resources issued annually in May)
 SHINE (Medicare Counseling)
 In-home Assessment
 Older Adult’s Conference in May (annual)
 Alzheimer’s Coordinating Council Conference in November
(annual)
 Healthy Living and Wellness Programs
 Website— http://www.adrcbroward.org

7. 211-Broward Resources
2-1-1 Broward connects people with community, health and
disaster services through a free, 24/7 phone service and
searchable online database.
 Broward County’s Online Resources Directory
http://www.resourcehouse.com/211-broward/
 Senior Touchline
http://211-broward.org/senior-touchline/
A free service that offers a daily telephone call for people over
60 years of age who live alone. The purpose of the program is
to ensure that older adults can maintain their sense of well-
being while remaining in their homes and community.
 Military and Veteran’s Services
http://211-broward.org/service/military-veteran-affairs/

8. Free Library Health Information Resources
 National Network of Libraries of Medicine/National Library of Medicine
https://www.nlm.nih.gov/
For Caregivers—
MedlinePlus http://www.medlineplus.gov
NIH Senior Health https://nihseniorhealth.gov/
For Professionals—
PubMed http://www.pubmed.gov
 Broward County Library System
http://www.broward.org/library/Pages/Default.aspx
Overdrive (e-books for computers, tablets and smartphones)
Electronic databases (such as Health & Wellness Resource Center with Alt-
Health)
 Florida Electronic Library Health Resources
http://flelibrary.org/health.php

9. Computer Training in January 2017
Broward County Library System??
Offered on Mondays and Wednesdays from
10:30am – Noon (Complete Today’s Program
Feedback Survey to Register for classes)
Tamarac and/or Miramar Branch Libraries
MedlinePlus
NIH Senior Health
Florida Electronic Library
Broward County Library System’s Overdrive

10. Passages in Caregiving– Insights from Gail Sheehy
on “Caregiving Mistakes to Learn from & Overcome”
1. Thinking we have no authority because we’re just family (Be a fearless advocate for your love one.)
2. Passively accepting first opinions
3. Taking on the whole burden
4. Not believing we deserve help
5. Not researching where we can find help
6. Giving up our jobs, friends, and financial security
7. Ignoring our own health (Take care of yourself.)
8. Forgetting what brings us joy.
“The family caregiver is the backbone of our broken health care system.”
Informal caregivers provide $351 billion annually in service to their loved ones.
(Source: Caregiver Action Network)
Source: Sheehy, Gail. (2010). Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence.
New York: William Morrow.

11. Share Your Caregiving Story for
National Family Caregiving Month
 Your First Name_____________________________
 Your City, State _____________________________
 My Family Caregiving story to share…
**To be posted at the--Tamarac Branch Library, November 2016.**

12. AARP “Family Caregiving Fair” (Webinar)
Thursday, November 17, 2016
Online Registration is required at—
http://aarp.org/familycarefair
 Join the AARP Virtual Family
 The Caregiving Fair allows you to...
• Connect with professionals in our exhibit hall and lounge
• Learn more about health, financial and legal matters
• Attend presentations and ask questions during our live
chats!

13. Thank you for your Feedback!
 Online Support Group of Interest ?
 Library Family Caregiver Support Group of Interest ?
 Family Caregiver Steering Committee Volunteer and
Advocacy ?
 Computer Lab Volunteer for Online Health Information
Courses, January 2017 ?
 Other ways you can assist or we can assist you ?

14. Local Broward County Key Library Contacts
for Family Caregivers
 Call-- Transforming Lives and More, Inc.
Phone: 754-700-7213
Website URL-- http://www.tlmnetwork.org
 Call-- Tamarac Branch Library
Adult Services Department Phone: 754-765-1504
Website URL– http://www.broward.org/library
 Check with the Friends of Tamarac Branch Library about
membership options.

15. Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths
Checklist (1)
First, rate yourself on your basic needs.
Are you… 5=Usually 4=Frequently 3=Sometimes 2=Occasionally 1=Rarely
1. Eating a well-balanced diet? 5 4 3 2 1
2. Getting enough sleep? 5 4 3 2 1
3. Receiving regular and necessary health care? 5 4 3 2 1
4. Having adequate housing and shelter? 5 4 3 2 1
5. Feeling positive about yourself? 5 4 3 2 1
6. Feeling secure about your financial future? 5 4 3 2 1

16. Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths
Checklist (2)
Second, assess your daily living activities.
Are you.. 5=Usually 4=Frequently 3=Sometimes 2=Occasionally 1=Rarely
1. Buying food 5 4 3 2 1
2. Taking care of personal routines on a daily basis
(meals, hygiene, laundry) 5 4 3 2 1
3. Attending to medical needs (e.g., taking daily medicines,
exercising, scheduling required doctor’s appointments ) 5 4 3 2 1
4. Keeping up with home maintenance (lawn, cleaning,
house repairs) 5 4 3 2 1
5. Participating in events in the community, social clubs,
and/or church and at work if you’re employed 5 4 3 2 1
6. Taking time to have fun with friends and/or family 5 4 3 2 1
7. Treating or rewarding yourself 5 4 3 2 1
8. Making plans for your financial future 5 4 3 2 1

17. Caregiver Well-Being & Strengths
Checklist (3)
Finally, write down aspects of your life you feel need improving
below…
Why are these improvements important to you?