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How to Expand your EAP and Benefits Program to Reduce Work and Caregiving Conflicts

A FREE Webinar on Tuesday, December 21, at 4pm ET

As year-end approaches, many HR and EAP professionals are looking toward 2022 wondering how to manage the “Great Resignation”, ongoing mental health issues, and absenteeism.

While making an impact for the 40% of employees with care challenges won’t solve every problem in your organization, it can make a difference for many.

To help companies like yours, the presentation offers some options for solutions you can implement immediately.

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Active Living Circles

Resources for Active Living provide the opportunity for a healthier, happier lifestyle for our aging population. Yet, active living goes beyond regular exercise. It is critical that senior adults, like everyone, have connection, appreciation, recognition, and a sense of community. 

The most obvious benefits may be about being in better physical shape, including improved blood pressure, diabetes, lipid profiles, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and neurocognitive function.

In addition, mental health benefits help both the caregiver and their loved one maintain a better relationship. 

CareWise Solutions offers these resources for Active Living to caregivers, employee-caregivers, and the people they provide care for.

About

Together with a community of older adults called the Longevity Explorers, we are exploring the future of aging & the intersection of aging and technology

Are you interested in finding, using or creating new, technology-based products and services that can help your parents, or your patients, or your customers (or you) have a higher quality of life as they age?

If so, we can help you, and you can help us.

We are a collaborative community formed to identify, trial, review, and evaluate ways that technology can help our parents, patients (and us) experience a more vital and exciting life as they age. And, if we can’t find the right solutions out there, we may even do some collaborative invention/creation.

The nucleus of our community is a group of technology entrepreneurs, executives from the healthcare and aging services industries, and clinicians and caregivers. We are based in Silicon Valley but are building a global community.

Online groups for seniors are an excellent way to develop that foundation for active living. With over 10,000 Americans having their 65th birthday every day, you will find this a fast-growing group. Make new friends, keep up with the latest news about health, travel, and events, and maybe even find a date.

Online Groups for Seniors

Many online communities support people in their golden years. Each caters to a different audience. Some are designed specifically for support, some for connection, some on topics or hobbies like boating, golf, yoga, or other activities. Still others are all about having a good laugh. 

Try out different sites to see what works for you. Here are a few options.

  • SeniorNet :- SeniorNet RoundTable Discussions have chats about all kinds of topics, plus great online tips, perfect if you are new to an online community. The site also includes free online senior events for members.
  • The Third Age :- The ThirdAge is a senior’s all-inclusive site. Join the community to learn about health, relationships, news, money, fun, beauty, senior activities, and much more. Also, they offer fun quizzes and even classes. Everything is designed specifically for seniors, so it’s a great site to spend some time exploring.
  • Seniorsite :- Much like ThirdAge, Seniorsite.com is a one-stop shop for anything relevant to senior living. Check out the great diet, family, health, and fitness articles.
  • Buzz50 :- Buzz50 offers you the ability to browse groups and strike up conversations with like-minded seniors. Discuss your favorite pastimes with people from all across the country.

  • Older Is Wiser :- This site is designed for people over 50. You’ll find articles, forums, chat rooms, blogs, and cool contests.
  • GransNet :- GransNet connects you with other grandparents. It goes beyond making obvious connections as an all-encompassing spot for everything senior-related. Check out the health and beauty topics, medical issues, and more.
  • Never Mind the Bus Pass :- If you’re still sharp, Never Mind the Bus Pass is a humorous site to spend some fun time online.
  • Senior Blogging :- Senior blogs are a great way to connect. Check out the MSNBC article on Web-savvy seniors. Benefits of senior blogging include:
    • Keep your mind sharp
    • Meet people all over the world
    • Share life experiences with others

Active Online Communities for Seniors

Online communities improve daily life for seniors across the country and around the world. Jump into an online community today to give it a try!

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

How to Find the Caregiver Support Groups That are Right for You

In-person or online, caregiver communities offer valuable help
A caregiver support group offers a lifeline, in person, or online, to share your feelings confidentially, make friends, learn more about navigating the healthcare system and get help from others who walk a similar path. During the COVID-19 pandemic, many support groups moved to video platforms like Zoom.

The benefits of support groups for family caregivers are well known. “Decades of research show that social support helps people cope,” explains psychologist and AARP caregiving expert Barry J. Jacobs. “Caregivers often can’t speak openly with family members about their emotional reactions, and a support group provides a relative degree of anonymity.”
Many support groups are run by faith institutions, disease associations, medical centers, adult day care centers, social service agencies, and businesses for employees. Some target caregivers caring for loved ones with a specific medical condition, while others support caregivers in general. Help from caregiving communities is available online.

Types of Support Groups

Condition-specific Groups

Being involved with a group for caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia, cancer, mental illness, neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, muscular dystrophy or ALS, heart disease or stroke creates a special connection between participants. Check the website of major the disease charity, contact the chapter, or ask your loved one’s doctor to find support groups online or near you.

Groups of Other Caregivers

Some caregiver support groups bring together people in specific situations or relationships, like veterans or caring for elderly parents. Many groups are also based on a specific demographic affinity — for example, LGBTQ+

Some Caregiver Support Groups

As a caregiver, you can find peer support in many settings – meeting rooms in community centers, Facebook groups and the AARP online forums with thousands of participants. Here is a list of some places to look for support groups helping specific caregiving communities or the more general caregiver population.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

  • Online Social Groups for Seniors Safety Basics :- Going online is fun and a great way to make new friends, but it’s important to consider a few things before getting online. Like in any situation when you meet new people, your priority is to stay safe. 
  • Research :- Carefully research any online community before you sign up to chat. Ask your “real-life” friends what site they use, and ask for a recommendation. Avoid it if a site asks for money or payment information like your credit card or social security number! There are lots of great free online communities that won’t ask you for any personal information.
  • Screen Name :- Don’t use your real name. It’s always better to choose an unidentifiable screen name.  
  • Personal Info :- Never offer personal info to the site or other members. Always be vague about where you live. Stick to the state, and you don’t need to reveal that. 
  • Meeting People :- If you want to meet someone you met online in person, take it slow. Move from community chats to instant messaging or e-mails, then a telephone call or video chat.

  • Meeting in Person :-  To meet someone in person, take a couple of friends along, meet in the daytime, in a public place, and let someone else know where you’ll be. Never go home with someone you just met or invite them to your home. There will be many more opportunities to spend time with them. Yes, it’s the same advice whether you’re a teenager or a senior. Always put safety first.

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