Good morning, this is bbc news at 11. The Prime Minister is set to announce more training and resources for schools and companies in england to deal with what she calls the Hidden Injustice of Mental Illness. In a speech in Central London shortly, theresa may will order a review of Mental Health services and outline her plan to create a Shared Society. But her announcement has been called puny by some. Norman smith is outside the speech venue in Central London. An interesting and obviously very significant choice of subject for this first major speech of the new year . Its the first instalment of what is expected to be a series of major Domestic Policy Announcements by mrs may over the next month or so. Really to try and give substance to her governments agenda beyond brexit because other than grammar schools, really weve heard nothing from theresa may about what she actually wants to do. Today, she wa nts to actually wants to do. Today, she wants to give us some sense of what her visi
Military Caregivers Get Help With Respite Relief
AARP and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation are assisting caregivers of injured veterans, service members
AARP, February 25, 2021 |
Wilma Consul:
There are more than 5.5 million veteran and military family caregivers in the United States. Caregiving is hard work, and for many, the ones who give care end up exhausted and sometimes burnt out. Getting others to pitch-in for a bit of a break can be difficult.
Wilma Consul:
On today s show, we chat with Lara Garey, a caregiver to her husband, Tom, a veteran of the Air Force. She opens up about the challenges of being the sole provider of his care 24/7. But good news came last year: Lara was able to find help courtesy of the new Respite Relief Program. We ll also hear from my co-host, Bob Edwards, who talks to Lee Woodruff about this new respite program. Woodruff is a caregiving advocate and the co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation. And we ll learn about the new resources
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Caregivers adjusting to the constant changes involved with tending to a loved one with a terminal health condition often find a great sense of relief from attending support group meetings.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic changed daily life, San Diego County was home to a wide array of in-person classes, support groups, conferences and workshops aimed at educating family caregivers and helping them feel less isolated.
As the world shut down and the “new normal” of Zoom video chats was born, it left some caregivers, who were uncomfortable with interacting with others online, in the dark.
Spurred by the need to share crucial information with more people caring for their loved ones, the San Diego and Imperial counties chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has launched a new podcast: “Experiences in Caregiving; Stories and Support for Caregivers.”