For Caregivers of Adults & Elders

As a caregiver, you have a vital role in the lives of the adults and elders you support. You may provide support to family members, friends, or community members. These responsibilities can include emotional and social support, day-to-day tasks, and medical care.

No matter the level of complexity, the type of care offered, or whether you’re caring for someone nearby or remotely, your role as a caregiver is crucial, and you are not alone

Examples of Caregiving Support

Day-to-Day Support

  • Light housekeeping
  • ​Transportation
  • ​Grocery shopping
  • Meal planning, and preparation
  • Daily connection from another city or state

Physical Assistance and Support

  • Help with bathing and dressing, personal hygiene
  • Monitoring people with mobility problems
  • Transfer assistance
  • Mental and physical activities
  • Coordinating in-home assistance

Health & Wellness

  • Medication reminders
  • Redirection and behavioral management
  • Blood pressure and insulin checks
  • Emotional support and companionship, in-person, virtually, or by phone

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The Six D's: When to Review or Update Your Care Plan

Life comes at your fast, and change is inevitable. Dependent Care Specialist Eileen Lawless, MSW, talks about the 6 (and more) times when you might need to review and/or update your care plan to reflect the changing needs of your loved ones - or yourself.


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Services & Programs

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Back-Up Care Program

Back-Up Care services are available when there is an unexpected interruption in your regularly scheduled care for children, adults, and/or elders. 

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Adult & Elder Care Consultations

Consultations include a comprehensive review of your loved one's needs and a customized care plan.

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Employee Assistance Counseling

Free, confidential short-term counseling for benefits-eligible employees, their dependents, and members of their households.

Tools

Steps to having a conversation about care plans

Creating a Care Plan Workbook

Ensure your loved one's wishes are honored when/if they can no longer advocate/care for themselves.  This workbook services as a conversation guide to get started and includes how to prepare and discuss difficult topics and the more nitty-gritty details like powers of attorney and advance care directives. 

News & Articles

Videos

Contact Us

Have questions about this program?

Connect with the Life & Work Connections Team
Phone: 520-621-2493
Email: lifework@arizona.edu

Have questions about your benefits?

Connect with the HR Solutions team
hr.arizona.edu/contact-us