Caregiving

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

On August 22, AARP Orlando brought the Hispanic community together for a powerful day of health, culture and connection at “Caring for Familia: Hispanic Wellness Forum."

Presented by AARP Florida and hosted by Darby Jones, Professional Fiduciary and Licensed Attorney, Aging Academy: Navigating Decisions is a monthly virtual education series designed to provide caregivers and solo-agers with practical, actionable information and resources to help them plan for the future and age with confidence.

Presented by AARP Florida, Aging Academy: Navigating Decisions empowers older adults and their families with trusted information and practical strategies for aging with dignity and confidence. In this post, we explore the urgent issue of elder abuse—what it is, how to spot the warning signs, and steps you can take to protect yourself or a loved one. Awareness is key, and this blog offers tools to stay informed, engaged, and safe.

Keeping the balance between being informed and being overwhelmed takes work.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the selfless work of caregivers across the country. This month highlights the challenges faced by family caregivers, celebrates their dedication, and raises awareness about the support they need. Whether caring for an aging parent, a child with special needs, or a loved one with a chronic illness, caregivers play a crucial role in providing comfort and stability.

Most caregivers suffer from what author, speaker and radio show host Linda Burhans calls the “Triple A dilemma”: The caregiver doesn’t ask for help, doesn’t accept help and doesn’t acknowledge themselves.

“I never thought I was any kind of caregiver. I was just doing what I needed to do as a wife for my husband.”

Nurse and non-nurse staffing in Florida nursing homes “appears to be on a downward trajectory,” pointing to an “urgent need” to understand staffing patterns and how to increase time devoted to resident care, says an AARP Florida study.

AARP ha publicado el informe Valuing the Invaluable (Valorando lo invaluable) de 2023. Florida es el hogar de 2.7 millones de cuidadores y el cuidado de sus seres queridos está valorado en $40 mil millones, según nuevos datos estatales. El nuevo informe muestra un aumento de $ 9 mil millones en contribuciones impagas desde que se publicó el último informe en 2019. El informe Valuing the Invaluable destaca el alcance y la creciente complejidad del cuidado familiar y destaca las acciones necesarias para abordar los muchos desafíos del cuidado de padres, cónyuges, y otros seres queridos.