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June News and Events
The most comprehensive center for family and professional caregiving.
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The complications of caregiving can lead to feelings of stress, guilt, anger, sadness, isolation, and depression. Depression affects different people in different ways and at different times. Many people with symptoms of depression don't recognize the symptoms in themselves or have a tough time talking about it.
Signs and symptoms of depression include:
- Becoming easily agitated or frustrated
- Feelings of worthlessness or guilt
- Feelings of hopelessness
- Thoughts of death, dying, or suicide
- Disturbed sleep
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
- Difficulty thinking or concentrating
- Changes in appetite and weight
- Physical symptoms that do not respond to treatment, such as headaches, digestive disorders, and pain
- Increase in alcohol or drug consumption
- Neglecting physical well-being and appearance
If you are concerned that you might be depressed, see your doctor as soon as possible. Depression deserves to be treated with the same attention as any other illness. Certain medications and some medical conditions can cause the same symptoms as depression. A doctor can rule out these possibilities by doing a medical exam and lab tests. If depression is left untreated, it can lead to emotional and physical problems. It can also affect the quality of care you're able to provide your loved one.
Depression can be effectively treated. Treatment commonly involves a combination of medication, therapy, and support. The treatments may be used alone or in combination with one another. It's important to be comfortable with the professional you seek treatment with, so consider interviewing several to find a good fit. Your primary care physician, insurance provider, or community mental health clinic may be able to provide referrals. There are also complementary and alternative therapies such as physical exercise and mind-body techniques. Also consider strategies to help yourself such as trying to be with other people, participate in activities, let family and friends help, seek out caregiver support, try journaling, or take time for yourself.
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ABC11 is teaming up with contributor Nicole M. Clagett to provide you with support and resources for taking care of an aging loved one.
You can meet Nicole and other caregivers on our Facebook group
here.
ABC11's Caregivers Corner is a place where you can connect with fellow people giving long term care to a loved one, be it a grandparent, parent or sibling. This group is moderated by ABC11 and Nicole. Please share this page and help connect caregivers with important content that will help them in their caregiving journey!
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered and supported
us at our annual Pig Pickin' that took place on
May 17 at Brookdale MacArthur Park
Thanks again to Cooper Linton for being to be our chef!
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Join us for the
2018 RTP/Durham Caregivers Summit
a NEW location at the
Sheraton
Imperial
on
June 14, 2018
The Sheraton Imperial features an amazing conference space with
AMPLE parking and a central location! If you are traveling from a distance and would like to stay overnight, the Sheraton Imperial is offering a discounted rate for accommodations during our conference.
Each full day conference has been created to provide education and support to caregivers in Raleigh, RTP/Durham, Chapel Hill, Lillington, and surrounding areas.
Each Caregivers Summit has different educational offerings.
We understand the rewarding, important, and frequently difficult job caregivers have when caring for a loved one or client.
We hope that this conference provides relevant and timely information that will assist you in your caregiving journey.
Join us for the first in the series of four 4 Caregivers Summits located in RTP/Durham at the Sheraton Imperial on June 14.
Visit our website to register for the Durham/RTP Summit:
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HART's Community Engagement Committee held a fundraisers at Mellow Mushroom in Wake Forest and Cary benefiting The Center for Volunteer Caregiving. Mellow Mushroom donated 10% of all sales on food and beverage for the cause. A total of $680 was raised. Thanks to all who participated.
Next meeting on July 19, 2018
9:30 am - 11:00 am
You must become a member to attend.
Meeting Location:
7615 Six Forks Road
Raleigh, NC 27615
Shelly Slaczka
919-371-2062
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The Transitions GuidingLights Caregiver Training Institute
Now enrolling students for our NA1 Program
We offer a robust 146-hour curriculum which exceeds the basic standards of the North Carolina State DHSR model. Our curriculum is innovative,
participatory and interactive, making the experience more thorough and more enjoyable for our students. We also offer a career fair at the end of each course giving our students an opportunity to be placed in the caregiving field with one of our vetted vendor organizations.
*Clinical rotation is held at The Oaks of Mayview with additional experiential opportunity at SarahCare Adult DayCare and the Transitions LifeCare's William M. Dunlap Center for Caring (Hospice Home)*
Do you have an amazing employee who would make a wonderful NA1? If the answer to that question is "yes," consider sending them through our program as an investment in your organization.
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Radio Show that Focuses on
Aging Concerns
Did you know there is a radio show that can help you?
Aging Matters
 With co-hosts Jason Kong (WTPF), Cooper Linton (Transitions LifeCare) and Nicole Clagett (Transitions GuidingLights). Airs Saturday evenings from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm on 680 WPTF. You may find the podcasts by clicking here.
If you have a caregiving question that you would love to have answered on air or if you have a topic you think we should cover please email: [email protected].
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Do You Know Who I Am?
7.0 CEU Dementia Training
"Do You Know Who I Am?" is an Alzheimer's Disease training program for both family and professional caregivers. It is a participatory, interactive, and innovative approach to learning how to more
effectively
work with individuals with dementia, especially Alzheimer's.
July 10, 2018
August 14, 2018
September 11, 2018
October 9, 2018
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Transitions GuidingLights Caregiver Training Institute
The Transitions GuidingLights Caregiver Training Institute now offers the DHSR approved Nursing Assistant 1 (NA1) program. We also have scholarships available to Raleigh residents who qualify. For more information about this robust and interactive program, please click
here.
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Information & Referral
Transitions GuidingLights is pleased to offer information and referrals to caregivers seeking resources for a loved one. Caregivers may drop in or call during regular business hours to receive personally tailored referrals to meet their specific care needs. Transitions GuidingLights provides referral services FREE of charge to family caregivers. Call (919) 371-2062 for help TODAY or
Click Here To Contact Us
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CPR/ AED
Transitions GuidingLights offers CPR, AED, and First Aid training. This is a two year American Heart Association certification. Contact us if you would like to be certified.
Interest In CPR
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Awakening Program
The Awakening Program is a comprehensive life management program designed for individuals afflicted with dementia, especially Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
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Caring Matters is a 14 video series designed to educate you about the various aspects of caregiving.
Click Here For Videos
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Caring Connections
Caring Connections is a weekly radio show for caregivers about caregiving. This show has entered its third year of production and can be heard locally on WCHL. All shows are also available via podcast by clicking
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Lending Library
The Transitions GuidingLights lending library houses hundreds of books to aid caregivers in their journey as well as books that will help you to prepare to care. For your convenience we also have a complete listing of our titles online which can be found
here.
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Skills Lab
Transitions GuidingLights has a skills lab available. Are you unsure of how to provide assistance with activities of daily living for a loved one? If so, contact us and we would be glad to set up an appointment with one of our nurses who will work with you to practice the skills you need to become a more confident caregiver. Contact us by clicking
here.
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Thank You!! Community Partners
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3739 National Drive, Suite 204, Raleigh, NC 27612 ยท 919.371.2062
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