Marcy’s Caregiver Resources
Click on the categories below to find useful tips, tricks, and self-care resources. Marcy scours the internet each month to bring our caregivers information they might find useful as they navigate their caregiver journey. Neither Marcy nor Austin Speech Labs endorses the products/services or views linked below.
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Becoming rentABLE: This site helps individuals with disabilities find accessible housing solutions.
Accessible Facilities - Texas State Parks: This page details accessible amenities available at Texas State Parks.
All-terrain wheelchairs - Texas State Parks: This resource provides information on all-terrain wheelchairs available for use in Texas State Parks.
Texas State Parks Centennial Projects Provide Enhanced Accessibility: This article highlights projects aimed at improving accessibility in Texas State Parks.
Accessible Tiny Homes: This article explores accessible tiny homes as an affordable alternative to assisted living.
Adventures by Jamie (accessible vacation planning): This service offers planning for accessible vacation experiences.
Adaptive living spaces (podcast): This podcast discusses how adaptive living spaces can improve lives.
GRIT Freedom Chair (Texas State Parks): This article features information on the GRIT Freedom Chair, an all-terrain wheelchair available at Texas State Parks.
Wheelchair accessible Oahu, Hawaii: This blog post provides a guide to wheelchair-accessible travel on Oahu, Hawaii.
Air4All wheelchair securement system on commercial jets: This article discusses a new system designed to secure wheelchairs on commercial airplanes.
Texas Ramp Project: This organization builds free wheelchair ramps for individuals with disabilities.
Houston Public Library (accessible services): This link leads to the Houston Public Library's website, which offers accessible services.
Galveston Beach Wheelchair Program: This program provides beach wheelchairs for use on Galveston beaches.
How to save money on ADA accessible seats: This article shares tips on how to save money when purchasing ADA accessible tickets for events.
Chariot (formerly DASCTX) - Austin area transportation for seniors: This organization provides accessible transportation services for seniors in the Austin area.
Wheelchair Travel (blog by John Morris): This blog provides travel information and resources for wheelchair users.
Discount Ramps (mobility/home medical equipment): This site offers discounted mobility and home medical equipment, including ramps.
Air Carrier Access Act: This resource provides a summary of the Air Carrier Access Act, which protects the rights of air travelers with disabilities.
Airport Wheelchair Assistance: This article outlines the scope and requirements of airport wheelchair assistance services.
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Healthy Feet Store (orthopedic shoes): This online store offers a variety of orthopedic shoes.
SmartKnit Seamless Socks: This link provides information on seamless socks designed for comfort.
Billy Footwear (universal design shoes): This brand offers shoes with a universal design, making them easy to put on and take off.
Adaptive clothing: This link provides a store for clothing designed for easier dressing and comfort for individuals with disabilities.
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How to avoid caregiver stress: This article offers strategies to help caregivers manage and avoid stress.
Tips to choose home health care: This resource provides advice on how to choose and pay for home health care services.
Caregiving Kinetics (Dr. Aaron Blight): This link leads to the website of Dr. Aaron Blight, who focuses on the dynamics of caregiving.
The AARP Caregiver Answer Book: This book from AARP provides answers and guidance for caregivers.
Respite care (Texas Health and Human Services): This page from Texas Health and Human Services explains what respite care is and how to access it.
Six ways to "Care for Your Caregivers": This article offers six practical ways to support caregivers in your life.
Geriatric Care Managers: This link points to senior services in Austin, including information on geriatric care managers.
How to deal with anticipatory grief: This article provides guidance for caregivers coping with anticipatory grief.
Brutally Beautiful (caregiver retreats): This organization offers retreats designed for caregivers.
Caregiver Retreat at Adaptive Outdoor Education Center: This link provides details about a specific caregiver retreat at the Adaptive Outdoor Education Center.
AARP Resources for Caregivers and their Families: This comprehensive AARP page offers a wide range of resources for caregivers and their families.
Carewell (products/services for family caregivers): This company provides products and services specifically for family caregivers.
AARP Family Caregiving Guide: This guide from AARP helps families prepare for and plan their caregiving journey.
AARP virtual training for support systems: This link directs to AARP's virtual training resources for caregiver support systems.
How-To Videos Assist Caregivers Performing Medical Tasks (AARP): AARP provides how-to videos to assist caregivers with medical tasks.
The Cost of Caregiving (Millie magazine): This article from Millie magazine explores the financial aspects and costs associated with caregiving.
Corgenius (supporting clients/colleagues emotionally): This resource focuses on emotionally supporting clients and colleagues.
Stroke caregiver tips from occupational therapists: This blog post offers practical tips for stroke caregivers from occupational therapists.
The End of Mom Guilt: If you are a mother (or know of one) who is struggling to define her role as a wife/mother/career woman, this is an excellent article to read
Sibling caregivers: This article highlights the rewards and challenges faced by sibling caregivers.
Spouse changed after stroke but character persists: This article discusses how a spouse's character can persist even after changes due to a stroke.
Devotional: A Perfect Storm: Devotions During Crisis: This devotional offers spiritual support and reflections for those experiencing crisis.
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Natural Disasters & Neurological Conditions: This article provides guidance on preparing for natural disasters when living with neurological conditions.
STEADI - Older Adult Fall Prevention | CDC: This CDC resource offers information and tools for preventing falls in older adults.
Check for Safety A Home Fall Prevention Checklist for Older Adults: This downloadable checklist from the CDC helps older adults identify and mitigate fall hazards in their homes.
Lifeline - The Correct Way to Get Up After a Fall Flyer: This flyer from Lifeline demonstrates the correct way for individuals to get up after a fall.
Falls Prevention for Older Adults (NCOA): This National Council on Aging (NCOA) page provides resources and information on falls prevention for older adults.
Drug interaction checker: This tool allows users to check for potential interactions between different medications.
Physical Medicine & Neurotoxin Institute: This link leads to the website of the Physical Medicine & Neurotoxin Institute.
Drake White Brain Condition & Healing Journey (podcast): This podcast features country artist Drake White discussing his brain condition and healing journey.
The Sunday Paper - Caring for a Caretaker: This article from The Sunday Paper focuses on the importance of caring for caregivers.
Medicare For Dummies: This book provides an easy-to-understand guide to Medicare.