Caregiver Support

If you have an elder who requires assistance, yet does not live near you, helping out may seem difficult. However, distance doesn’t mean you can’t provide comfort and care for your elder. By devising care strategies, developing emergency plans and building a support system of family, friends and local resources, your elder can have the care and attention he or she needs.

Whether they are working with individuals who are experiencing trauma, grief, loss, illness or other stressful concerns the people whose role it is to help others in distress are often perceived as dedicated, hardworking, selfless and compassionate. Nevertheless, it is often those whose mission it is to help others who may be at increased risk of neglecting their own self-care. Hosted by ComPsych, this training will raise awareness of the need to maintain appropriate self-care despite the demands of work and/or the pressures of home life.

Join UFHR Benefits Leave Manager Jessica McLane as she delves into the Family and Medical Leave Act, or FMLA, and how it can benefit UF employees who are caregivers.

From medical power of attorneys to living wills and more, join UF Select Preferred Legal attorney Elizabeth Kominsky as she walks you through the legal documents you should have in place as a caregiver.

Join John Foltz, a volunteer at the Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders, or SHINE, Program as he discusses how to plan for long-term care, who to contact and health insurance must-haves. At the end of the webinar, you will be aware of federal and state programs available to caregivers and receive additional resources to help you prepare for the long-term care of your loved one.

When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease the impact on family and caregivers is enormous. Hosted by ComPsych, this course will address some of the basic considerations involved in caring for and communicating with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. The course will cover some of the basic facts of the disease along with the unique challenges and stress it brings to the family.

UF faculty and staff can sign up for a free subscription to Calm Health, a mindfulness app that helps manage stress, anxiety and insomnia. Available to the first 5,000 employees.

The UF Employee Assistance Program, or EAP, provides you with the support you need to navigate life’s challenges. 

Explore upcoming and on-demand webinars, hosted by various departments and available to all UF faculty and staff, to help you boost your health and overall well-being.

In an attempt to normalize grief and share some valuable information and resources, this on-demand workshop tackles grief and how to cope with loss.

Our Resilience and Emotional Well-being Toolkit provides resources to support individuals in navigating some of life’s most common challenges.