Supporting Caregivers; Strategies for Advancing Person-Centered Dementia Care Across Settings Webinar; Embedding Caregiving Across the Full Community Webinar; RAISE Report to Congress.

 

Supporting Caregivers         November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), where we recognize and honor family caregivers throughout the country.  Caregivers need recognition and support to do the vital work of caring for older adults and people with disabilities or chronic health conditions. Read our November web feature Supporting Caregivers to learn about caregiving, caregivers, and their challenges and risks. Caregiver Identification: Strategies for Advancing Person-Centered Dementia Across Settings Webinar     Monday, December 6, 2021 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM (EST)

 

Family members and other unpaid people are actively involved in caring for people living with dementia yet remain largely hidden in formal healthcare teams. Recognizing and integrating caregivers as part of regular care is crucial for improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with dementia. Join us to discuss promising practices, barriers, and opportunities for identifying, assessing, and supporting family caregivers across clinical, community, and public health settings.   Register today.

Chief Health Strategists: Embedding Caregiving Across the Full Community Webinar   Tuesday, December 7, 2021 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM (EST)

 

Caregiving is a crucial yet often overlooked component of community life. Public health agencies are uniquely suited to address challenges posed by unpaid dementia caregiving by using a chief health strategist approach. Join the Alzheimer’s Association on Tuesday, December 7, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. EST, for Chief Health Strategists: Embedding Caregiving Across the Full Community.    Please register in advance.

RAISE Family Caregivers Act Report to Congress     The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act delivered its initial report to Congress on September 22, 2021. The RAISE report addresses complex challenges and issues family caregivers face and 26 recommendations for federal, state, and local policies on improving federal, state, tribal, and local programs and better-coordinating activities and programs that reflect the needs, recognize and support family caregivers.    The RAISE Family Caregivers Act has three key elements:   • Forming the first Family Caregiving Advisory Council in the United States. • Developing a Report to Congress. • Creating a National Family Caregiving Strategy.   Read the full report.

 

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