Volunteer Service Programs – Caregiving Articles

Caregiving – The Ultimate Love

Being the caregiver of someone who is terminally ill is one of the most difficult and painful jobs one will likely ever experience. It is also one of the most rewarding and privileged gifts one can ever give or receive. It is the Ultimate Love.

The National Family Caregivers Support Program

By Administration On Aging

The National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) calls for all states to have five basic services for family caregivers. This article describes these services, who’s eligible and more.

Family Caregiver Support Program Contacts – State by State Contact

By Guest Author

State by state contact details for family caregiver support programs.

The Role of Volunteers

By Dr. Gema Hernández

Volunteer Service Programs

The author discusses some rules and guidelines in becoming a volunteer.

The Story of Neighborcare

By Maggie Davis

Maggie Davis describes how this very unique concept of caring for others in need evolved on the Blue Hill Peninsula in Northern Maine.

“When Helping Hurts: Sustaining Trauma Workers.”

By Frank Ochberg, M.D.

This article is about vicarious PTSD It is for trauma workers, caregivers, volunteers and others who may be vulnerable to compassion fatigue.

Directory Of Resources Related To Nursing Homes

By Gail Mitchell

Directory of various resources related to Nursing Homes and Elderly Issues

Types Of Services Available For Children, Adults, And Elderly

By Gail Mitchell

Various services available for care receivers. Opportunities for care receivers to become involved with others and to be comfortable.

AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection

By Gail Mitchell

Briefly describes the AXA Foundation Family Care Resource Connection where listings, ratings, and reviews of a number of resources are provided. A variety of topics are addressed.

How To Set Up A Support System

By Lydia Joan Croteau

Being caregivers we tend to forget our own needs until we are so overwhelmed that we cannot think of “how to” do this or that or the other thing. Here are some suggestions and websites to help you set up a support system.