Caregiver Newsletters

News about the latest in caregiver events, stories about what it means to be a caregiver, book reviews and more:

Centered Newsletters

March 2021 (PDF)

• Benefits of Respite for Caregivers
• A Caregiver's Perspective on Respite
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• March 2021 events
• Why Respite?
• Resource Review
• Volunteer Spotlight
• Community Resource Highlight
• Chicago Arts Program (PDF)
• Chicago Arts Program Story (PDF)
• Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PDF)

February 2021 (PDF)

• Staying Connected: Past, Present & Future
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• One-on-One Meetings
• February Events
• Remembering Love
• Volunteer Spotlight
• Journaling as a Stress Reliever
• The Mindful Caregiver Book Study
• Community Resource Highlight

January 2021 (PDF)

• Goodbye 2020! Welcome 2021!
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• January Events
• Volunteer Spotlight
• One Caregiver's Journaling Experience
• Resource Review
• The Dementia Handbook Book Study
• Transitions Out of Caregiving

Dementia with Dignity Q&A Flyer (PDF)

December 2020 (PDF)

• From 2015 to 2020: A Look Back at the Family Caregivers Center
• Why I Voted "Yes"
• How the Family Caregivers Center is Funded
• We Appreciate You!
• December Events
• Resource Reviews
• Volunteer Spotlights

5-Year Celebration Flyer (PDF)

November 2020 (PDF)

• How to Make Your Holidays More Memorable During COVID-19
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• November Events
• Gratefulness
• Book Review: "29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life"

5-Year Celebration Flier

October 2020 (PDF)

• The Need to Plan is NOW!
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• October Events
• Volunteer Spotlight: Richard Hanson
• Planning for Emergencies
• Resource Review
• Virtual Yoga Opportunity

Powerful Tools (PDF)

Derecho Letter & Resources List (PDF)

September 2020 (PDF)

• Transition to Transformation
• Let's Talk Dementia
• Ask Abby
• What's New
• Calendar of Events
• One-on-One Meetings
• Take 10
• How do I use Zoom?
• Volunteer Spotlight: Judy Goldberg
• Together in Song Chorus Update
• Compassion Fatigue
• Resource Review

August 2020 (PDF)

• A New Era is Beginning at the Caregivers Center
• Receiving a Dementia Diagnosis
• Book Review: Juggling Life, Work, and Caregiving
• Dear Abby
• What's New
• Calendar of Events
• Volunteer Spotlight: Dot Hinman
• One-on-One Meetings

July 2020 (PDF)

• These Times – They Are A-Changing
• A Personal Note About Using Zoom
• Calendar of Events
• COVID-19 Recovery Iowa flyer

June 2020 (PDF)

• Coping with Your Feelings – COVID-19-Related or Not
• Gary Roe's Seven Essential Principles for Navigating Uncertainty
• Kindness

May 2020 (PDF)

• COVID-19 Brings Increased Isolation
• The Caregiver Ballad
• Coping with Isolation
• More Meaningful Activities (PDF)
• Tips for Wellbeing (PDF)

April 2020 (PDF)

• Family Caregiving Can Create Conflict
• Conflict Resolution Starts with Understanding
• The Caregivers Center Gratitude Jar
• Meaningful Activities (PDF)