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Establecer conexiones con otros cuidadores

By Jennifer Juergens Thomas Monday, June 23, 2025 No Comments Share This:

Cuidar de personas es una tarea exigente, y con frecuencia, conlleva aislamiento social para muchos que lo hacen. Estas son algunas maneras en las que los cuidadores pueden lidiar con los desafíos.

Maggie convirtió su bungalow en la playa de Florida en una “unidad de cuidados intensivos completa” después de que su esposo sufriera un derrame cerebral hace varios años. Kathleen regresó a la casa de su infancia para cuidar de sus padres, que ya tienen más de 80 años. Gina, después de una larga búsqueda, finalmente encontró a una cuidadora para que la ayudara a cuidar de su madre, de 82 años, y así no cargar ella sola con toda la responsabilidad.

Asumir el reto del cuidado

Según un estudio de 2024 de la Escuela de Salud Pública Mailman de la Universidad de Columbia, escenarios como estos son demasiado comunes. Se estima que 44 millones de personas en Estados Unidos brindan cuidados a padres, amigos, hijos y nietos. Los datos también revelaron el enorme impacto que tiene el cuidado en la salud y el bienestar de los cuidadores, así como las cargas financieras que conlleva.

Existen programas diseñados para apoyar a los cuidadores en todo el país, pero hay que saber dónde buscarlos.

El programa RUSH Caring for Caregivers de la Universidad RUSH, en Chicago, apoya a familiares y amigos que cuidan de personas mayores. El programa ofrece servicios (gratuitos y de pago) enfocados en reducir el estrés del cuidador, prevenir el agotamiento y ayudarles a equilibrar las necesidades de la persona cuidada con sus propias necesidades. (Aunque el programa Caring for Caregivers actualmente solo está disponible en Illinois, se está compartiendo con hospitales y agencias para personas mayores en todo el país.)

“Lo primero que les queremos decir a los cuidadores es: no están solos”, dice Diane Mariani, LCSW, directora de Caring for Caregivers. El programa RUSH ofrece grupos de apoyo, talleres y referencias para quienes cuidan de otros.

“Mucha gente no comprende la magnitud de la experiencia de los cuidadores… ya sea ‘no tengo tiempo ni para bañarme’ o entender la relación emocional entre cuidador y persona cuidada,” explica Mariani.

Para quienes buscan apoyo en otras partes del país, Mariani recomienda: “Revisen la Asociación Nacional de Agencias de Área sobre el Envejecimiento (National Association of Area Agencies on Aging)”. La Agencia del Área sobre el Envejecimiento (Area Agency on Aging – AAA) es una agencia pública o privada sin fines de lucro designada por el estado para atender las necesidades de las personas mayores a nivel regional y local. AAA es un término general; los nombres específicos pueden variar según la localidad.

Por ejemplo, en la ciudad de Nueva York es el Departamento de Envejecimiento, y en Los Angeles es el City of Los Angeles Departamento de Envejecimiento (https://aging.lacity.gov).

Estas agencias son responsables principalmente de un área geográfica, también conocida como área de planificación y servicio (Planning and Service Area, PSA), que puede ser una ciudad, un condado, o varios condados. Las AAA pueden estar organizadas como condados, ciudades, consejos de planificación regional, consejos de gobiernos, entidades privadas o sin fines de lucro.

El Aging Life Care Association, según Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, del grupo de Tucson, AZ, “promueve y lidera a los profesionales del cuidado de personas mayores mediante el conocimiento, la educación continua, el desarrollo profesional y las prácticas éticas más rigurosas. Ser cuidador puede resultar abrumador. No sabe lo que no sabe. Esto puede ser una experiencia muy solitaria. Un profesional del cuidado de vida en la vejez puede ser su guía.”

Los 2000 miembros profesionales de esta asociación nacional tienen experiencia en atención médica, vivienda, dinámicas familiares y cuidados al final de la vida, un campo en constante evolución. ¿Busca a un profesional cerca de usted? El sitio web de la asociación tiene la herramienta de búsqueda en Find an Aging Life Care Expert (Buscar un experto en cuidado del adulto mayor). Los profesionales aparecen por ciudad, estado o código postal.

“La Alzheimer’s Association también tiene recursos gratis para cuidadores. A menudo tienen grupos de apoyo para cuidadores y parejas cuando uno de ellos está en etapas tempranas de demencia, por ejemplo”, dice Granigan.

Otra fuente que sugiere es Daughterhood.org, que “busca ayudar a los cuidadores familiares a sentirse apoyados y no solos”. Ofrecen ‘círculos’ gratuitos, virtuales y fácilmente accesibles.

“Estas sesiones grupales son especialmente útiles para quienes no pueden dejar a alguien solo o están lidiando con el trabajo además del cuidado,” dice Granigan.

Sugiere que los cuidadores también deberían buscar apoyo en sus lugares de trabajo. “Por ejemplo, en Life Care Advocates, [la empresa de Granigan] tenemos un contrato con una empresa nacional que paga tres horas de consultoría por cada empleado que lo necesite. Es una tendencia que va aumentando en popularidad”, dice Granigan.

Finalmente, Gina, quien encontró una cuidadora confiable y apreciada por su madre, dice: “No subestimen el poder de las recomendaciones. Pregunté a muchos amigos si conocían a alguien. Una de esas recomendaciones resultó ser perfecta.”

Recursos adicionales

Los cuidadores no tienen que hacerlo solos. Aquí hay otros recursos útiles:

Las Guías de Cuidado de AARP ofrecen apoyo e información. También ofrecen una linea de ayuda They also offer a linea de ayuda que ha sido ampliada a más estados y a Puerto Rico. Para obtener más información para conectar con un especialista 211, visite www.211.org. Para aprender más sobre los datos más recientes de la Encuesta de impacto 211, visite: www.unitedway.org/211data.

Encuentre su Area Agency on Aging local visitando el sitio web Eldercare Locator  o llamando al 1-800-677-1116.

El National Family Caregiver Support Program financia distintos apoyos que ayudan a los cuidadores familiares e informales a cuidar de adultos mayores en sus casas tanto tiempo como sea posible.

El Lifespan Respite Care Program busca mejorar la prestación y calidad de los servicios de respiro para adultos mayores y personas con discapacidades.

La iniciativa Caring for Caregivers Across the U.S. ofrece información sobre el programa.

 

SU TURNO

¿Es usted un cuidador? ¿Cuáles son sus consejos para enfrentar este desafío? ¡Compártalo con nosotros en los comentarios!

 

Jennifer Juergens Thomas se ha interesado toda su vida en cómo la gente se encuentra entre sí. Como exreportera de AP, ella cubrió reportajes especiales. Después, escribió sobre convenciones desde Anaheim hasta Nueva Zelanda como editora de la revista Meetings and Conventions. Fue consultora de relaciones públicas para clientes como la Society of Incentive and Travel Executives, enfocándose en cómo y por qué las personas necesitan reunirse. Ella reside en Orlando, desde donde continúa colaborando con la revista Meetings Today, entre otros proyectos.

 

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Join this session for a fun workout that will boost your strength, flexibility, and mobility!

10:00am – 11:00am
Digital Coupon Tools
Sat, January 24 10:00am EST
Digital Coupon Tools

Learn how digital coupon tools can help you save money!

11:30am – 12:30pm
Online Shopping
Online shopping
Sat, January 24 11:30am EST
Online Shopping

Can't find it in the store? Learn about shopping online!

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Introduction to Digital Wallets
A senior Caucasian man is at the cash register in the cinema, paying with his online mobile app for the tickets.
Sat, January 24 1:00pm EST
Introduction to Digital Wallets

You CAN leave home without your wallet! Learn about popular digital wallets and their many uses.

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15 events, 26
9:00am – 9:20am
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Mon, January 26 9:00am EST
Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Mon, January 26 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Intro to Managing Your Privacy
Mon, January 26 10:30am EST
Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Registration required.

Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Digital Payments & Your Small Business
Mon, January 26 11:00am EST
Digital Payments & Your Small Business

Interested in taking your cash only business into the digital age? Learn what digital payments are and how to choose among them in this lecture!

11:00am – 11:45am
Functional Strength Training
Mon, January 26 11:00am EST
Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

+ 10 More
15 events, 27
9:00am – 10:00am
Stronger Bones
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Tue, January 27 9:00am EST
Stronger Bones

Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Tue, January 27 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Getting Your Small Business Online
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Tue, January 27 10:30am EST
Getting Your Small Business Online

Ready to get your business noticed online? From SEO to five-star reviews, discover practical strategies to put your business on the digital map!

10:30am – 11:30am
Cloud Storage
Tue, January 27 10:30am EST
Cloud Storage

Goodbye floppy discs and USB drives! Learn about cloud storage options that save your files remotely.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Everyday Uses of AI
Tue, January 27 12:00pm EST
Everyday Uses of AI

Registration required.

Everyone is talking about AI! Come to this class to see how AI is part of everyday life.

+ 10 More
15 events, 28
10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Wed, January 28 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Passwords, Passkeys, and More
Wed, January 28 10:30am EST
Passwords, Passkeys, and More

Registration required.

Tired of resetting your password all the time? Join this lecture to discover password alternatives and different ways to manage your passwords.

11:00am – 11:45am
Functional Strength Training
Wed, January 28 11:00am EST
Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Introduction to Nextdoor
Wed, January 28 12:00pm EST
Introduction to Nextdoor

Learn how the Nextdoor app can help you connect to neighbors and stay in the know in your neighborhood.

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Fit Fusion Workout
Wed, January 28 12:00pm EST
Fit Fusion Workout

Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!

+ 10 More
15 events, 29
9:00am – 10:00am
Balance/Strength
Thu, January 29 9:00am EST
Balance/Strength

Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Thu, January 29 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

10:30am – 11:30am
Staying in Touch as Landlines Change
Thu, January 29 10:30am EST
Staying in Touch as Landlines Change

Goodbye Copper, Hello Fiber!

10:30am – 11:30am
How to Choose a New Computer
Thu, January 29 10:30am EST
How to Choose a New Computer

Registration required.

Overwhelmed by the choices of a new computer? We'll help you simplify so you can decide!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Streaming & Smart TVs
Thu, January 29 11:00am EST
Streaming & Smart TVs

Are you paying for TV channels you don't watch? Learn why people are "cutting the cord" and using streaming services instead!

+ 10 More
15 events, 30
9:00am – 9:45am
Qigong Flow
Fri, January 30 9:00am EST
Qigong Flow

Join this special class that combines gentle movement with a focus on harmonizing your mind, body and breath.

10:00am – 11:00am
Morning Stretch
Fri, January 30 10:00am EST
Morning Stretch

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

11:00am – 12:00pm
¿Es eso IA?
Fri, January 30 11:00am EST
¿Es eso IA?

¿Podemos realmente creer lo que vemos? ¡Venga a esta clase para acostumbrarse a reconocer la IA!

11:00am – 12:00pm
Outdoor Adventure Apps
Fri, January 30 11:00am EST
Outdoor Adventure Apps

Love the great outdoors? Come learn how smartphone apps can enhance your outdoor hobbies!

12:00pm – 1:00pm
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Fri, January 30 12:00pm EST
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.

+ 10 More
3 events, 31
10:00am – 11:00am
Digital Legacy at a Glance
Sat, January 31 10:00am EST
Digital Legacy at a Glance

Will your digital content and social media pages live on forever? Come learn about your digital legacy options!

11:30am – 12:30pm
Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
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Sat, January 31 11:30am EST
Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools

A simple plan is better than no plan! Get to know a few free and low-cost resources that make it simple to plan your estate.

1:00pm – 2:00pm
Digital Vaults
Sat, January 31 1:00pm EST
Digital Vaults

Ready to ditch the filling cabinet and store your documents virtually? Join this lecture on Digital Vaults to learn how!

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Mon, December 29
12/29/2025 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

12/29/2025 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

12/29/2025 10:30am EST

YouTube

12/29/2025 11:00am EST

Introduction to Nextdoor

12/29/2025 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 8 More
Tue, December 30
12/30/2025 9:00am EST

CANCELLED – Stronger Bones

12/30/2025 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

12/30/2025 10:30am EST

Intro to X (formerly Twitter)

12/30/2025 10:30am EST

Getting Your Small Business Online

12/30/2025 12:00pm EST

Chair Yoga

+ 10 More
Wed, December 31
12/31/2025 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

12/31/2025 10:30am EST

Website Builders at a Glance

12/31/2025 11:00am EST

Streaming & Smart TVs

12/31/2025 12:00pm EST

Podcasts at a Glance

12/31/2025 1:00pm EST

Intro to Selling Online

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Mon, January 5
Mon, January 5 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, January 5 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, January 5 10:30am EST

Digital Vaults

Mon, January 5 11:00am EST

Essential Tech for Running Your Small Business

Mon, January 5 12:00pm EST

Intro to Selling Online

+ 9 More
Tue, January 6
Tue, January 6 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, January 6 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, January 6 10:30am EST

Virtual Museum Tours

Tue, January 6 10:30am EST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Tue, January 6 12:00pm EST

Using the Google Gemini App Demo

+ 10 More
Wed, January 7
Wed, January 7 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, January 7 10:30am EST

Digital Legacy at a Glance

Wed, January 7 11:00am EST

Virtual Tour: Split, Croatia

Wed, January 7 12:00pm EST

Intro to Photo Editing Tools

Wed, January 7 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 10 More
Thu, January 8
Thu, January 8 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, January 8 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, January 8 10:30am EST

Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance

Thu, January 8 10:30am EST

Google Workspace

Thu, January 8 11:00am EST

Digital Genealogy Tools

+ 11 More
Fri, January 9
Fri, January 9 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, January 9 11:00am EST

Spotify

Fri, January 9 11:00am EST

Introducción a la IA

Fri, January 9 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, January 9 12:30pm EST

Protecting Your Personal Info Online

+ 9 More
Sat, January 10
Sat, January 10 9:00am EST

Saturday Morning Boost: A Fun and Functional Workout

Sat, January 10 10:00am EST

Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online

Sat, January 10 11:30am EST

Online Travel Sites

Sat, January 10 1:00pm EST

Intro to Translation Tools

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Mon, January 12
Mon, January 12 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, January 12 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, January 12 10:30am EST

Safe & Savvy Smartphone Habits

Mon, January 12 11:00am EST

Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools

Mon, January 12 12:00pm EST

Digital Payments & Your Small Business

+ 9 More
Tue, January 13
Tue, January 13 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, January 13 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, January 13 10:30am EST

Website Builders at a Glance

Tue, January 13 10:30am EST

Food Delivery Apps

Tue, January 13 12:00pm EST

Intro to AI

+ 10 More
Wed, January 14
Wed, January 14 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, January 14 10:30am EST

Affordable Home Internet

Wed, January 14 11:00am EST

YouTube

Wed, January 14 12:00pm EST

Podcasts at a Glance

Wed, January 14 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 10 More
Thu, January 15
Thu, January 15 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, January 15 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, January 15 10:30am EST

Understanding Fraud & Scams

Thu, January 15 10:30am EST

CANCELLED – Saving Money with Tech

Thu, January 15 11:00am EST

Introduction to Nextdoor

+ 11 More
Fri, January 16
Fri, January 16 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, January 16 11:00am EST

Video Chat

Fri, January 16 11:00am EST

Introducción a chatear con IA

Fri, January 16 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

Fri, January 16 12:30pm EST

Cloud Storage

+ 9 More
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Tue, January 20
Tue, January 20 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, January 20 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, January 20 10:30am EST

Intro to Selling Online

Tue, January 20 10:30am EST

Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance

Tue, January 20 12:00pm EST

Intro to Chatting with AI

+ 10 More
Wed, January 21
Wed, January 21 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, January 21 10:30am EST

Ridesharing Apps

Wed, January 21 11:00am EST

Voice Assistants

Wed, January 21 12:00pm EST

Digital Legacy at a Glance

Wed, January 21 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 9 More
Thu, January 22
Thu, January 22 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, January 22 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, January 22 10:30am EST

Intro to Smartphone Photography

Thu, January 22 10:30am EST

Understanding Internet Plans

Thu, January 22 11:00am EST

Messaging Apps

+ 11 More
Fri, January 23
Fri, January 23 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, January 23 11:00am EST

Usos cotidianos de la IA

Fri, January 23 11:00am EST

Protecting Your Personal Info Online

Fri, January 23 12:00pm EST

Turning a Business Idea Into Reality

Fri, January 23 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 10 More
Sat, January 24
Sat, January 24 9:00am EST

Saturday Morning Boost: A Fun and Functional Workout

Sat, January 24 10:00am EST

Digital Coupon Tools

Sat, January 24 11:30am EST

Online Shopping

Sat, January 24 1:00pm EST

Introduction to Digital Wallets

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Mon, January 26
Mon, January 26 9:00am EST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Mon, January 26 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Mon, January 26 10:30am EST

Intro to Managing Your Privacy

Mon, January 26 11:00am EST

Digital Payments & Your Small Business

Mon, January 26 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

+ 10 More
Tue, January 27
Tue, January 27 9:00am EST

Stronger Bones

Tue, January 27 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Tue, January 27 10:30am EST

Getting Your Small Business Online

Tue, January 27 10:30am EST

Cloud Storage

Tue, January 27 12:00pm EST

Everyday Uses of AI

+ 10 More
Wed, January 28
Wed, January 28 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Wed, January 28 10:30am EST

Passwords, Passkeys, and More

Wed, January 28 11:00am EST

Functional Strength Training

Wed, January 28 12:00pm EST

Introduction to Nextdoor

Wed, January 28 12:00pm EST

Fit Fusion Workout

+ 10 More
Thu, January 29
Thu, January 29 9:00am EST

Balance/Strength

Thu, January 29 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Thu, January 29 10:30am EST

Staying in Touch as Landlines Change

Thu, January 29 10:30am EST

How to Choose a New Computer

Thu, January 29 11:00am EST

Streaming & Smart TVs

+ 10 More
Fri, January 30
Fri, January 30 9:00am EST

Qigong Flow

Fri, January 30 10:00am EST

Morning Stretch

Fri, January 30 11:00am EST

¿Es eso IA?

Fri, January 30 11:00am EST

Outdoor Adventure Apps

Fri, January 30 12:00pm EST

Taijiquan (Tai Chi)

+ 10 More
Sat, January 31
Sat, January 31 10:00am EST

Digital Legacy at a Glance

Sat, January 31 11:30am EST

Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools

Sat, January 31 1:00pm EST

Digital Vaults

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