Working Through Burnout and Emotional Stress as a Caregiver – Active Day
Caregiving can be fulfilling, but it comes with emotional and physical challenges that can lead to burnout. Learn how to overcome them here.
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Caregiving can be fulfilling, but it comes with emotional and physical challenges that can lead to burnout. Learn how to overcome them here.
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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) affect individuals uniquely, influencing cognitive, social, and adaptive abilities. Despite the diversity and resilience of those living with IDD, misconceptions and stigma persist. These misunderstandings can create unnecessary barriers to opportunities and inclusion.
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In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
or
Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442;
or
Email: Program.Intake@usda.gov
Active Day is one of the nation’s leading providers of adult day and home care services for seniors and adults with disabilities. We have over 100 locations in 10 states and happily serve approximately 8,000 members. Each center provides access to a safe, engaging, social, and supportive environment where our thoughtful, attentive professionals create a positive experience for adults with special abilities and seniors. Find a location near you and contact us to learn more.