This Week in Caregiving, May 20-26 for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - National Alliance for Caregiving in Bethesda, Maryland, United States
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Consumer Affairs | May 23, 2017
"The proposed Trump budget released Tuesday would slash many social services, but a bipartisan bill in Congress would increase support for one perpetually underfunded activity -- family caregiving. The Credit for Caring Act would provide some financial relief to family caregivers who work by helping with the cost of services such as in-home care, adult day care, respite care, and other types of support. Specifically, the bill would give eligible family caregivers the opportunity to receive a tax credit for 30% of qualified expenses above $2,000 paid to help a loved one, up to a maximum credit of $3,000."
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Consumer Affairs | May 23, 2017
"Women are at the epicenter of caregiving as a whole, and Alzheimer's caregiving in particular," said Ruth Drew, director of family and information services at the Alzheimer's Association. "Even though two-thirds of people with Alzheimer's are women themselves, two-thirds of the caregivers are also women. So there are more wives caring for their husbands than the reverse, more daughters caring for parents than sons."
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Huff Post | May 24, 2017
"Right now, just 14 percent of U.S. workers have paid family leave through their jobs, and fewer than forty percent have personal medical leave through an employer's temporary disability insurance program. More than 75 percent of people who take unpaid family and medical leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) each year do so for family caregiving and medical reasons - not for parental leave."
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Medical News Today | May 23 2017
"For years, scientists have contemplated the link between the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and a metabolic gene called TOMM40, which affects the function of mitochondria, the components inside cells that provide them with energy. Studies have produced mixed results, giving rise to much frustration. However, a new study now finds that a third factor, family history of Alzheimer's, may be the missing link. It shows that having a family history of Alzheimer's disease appears to alter the behavior of TOMM40."
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Cool Link of the Week:
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Caregiving Events
June 2, 2017 | Chicago, IL
Caregiving and the Workplace Summit will take a closer look at the impact of caring for a family member (parent, spouse and other family members) on the workplace and vice versa. Thesummit will happen on June 2 at the Chicago Marriott O'Hare, 8535 W. Higgins and will begin with a light continental breakfast at 8:30 a.m. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and conclude at 1 p.m. See more information on the summit here.
Save the Date! Falls Prevention Webinar Series: Part 2
June 27, 2017 | 3 PM ET
This webinar is the second of a three-part series on falls prevention hosted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and NCOA. Registration details forthcoming.
Coming Soon! Rosalynn Carter Institute's 30th Anniversary Summit
For 30 years, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving has supported family, professional, and volunteer caregivers through efforts of advocacy, education, research, and service. To celebrate this milestone, RCI will be offering caregivers and the professionals who support them opportunities for networking, skill-building, recognition, and fun! Join us for this historic celebration of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's vision! Details and registration coming soon.
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Act fast! Our totes are going quickly! for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - Partner in Health - PIH.org - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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The Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Inspector General (OIG), conducted extensive work related to allegations of wait time manipulation after the allegations at the Phoenix VA Health Care System in April 2014. Since that event and through fiscal year 2015, we have received numerous allegations related to wait time manipulation at VA facilities nationwide from veterans, VA employees, and Members of Congress that were investigated by OIG criminal investigators.
At this time, OIG has completed more than 100 criminal investigations related to wait times and provided information to VA’s Office of Accountability Review for appropriate action. It has always been our intention to release information regarding the findings of these investigations at a time when doing so would not impede any planned prosecutive or administrative action. As other administrative summaries of investigation are completed, we intend to post them to our website so that veterans and Congress have a complete picture of the work conducted in their state.
Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General (OIG)
801 I Street NorthWest
Washington, D.C. 20536, United States
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June is PTSD Awareness Month, PTSD Monthly Update - June 2016 for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - National Center for PTSD in Washington, D.C., United States
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May 2017 Issue
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Feature Topic
June is PTSD Awareness Month
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The National Center for PTSD invites you to Raise PTSD Awareness during the month of June to help those with PTSD. We encourage everyone to learn, connect, and share with others.
LEARN about PTSD
Take the mystery out of PTSD: learn what it is, who is affected, and how treatment can help. Find out if you or a loved one has PTSD, and discover ways to get help.
CONNECT to resources that can help
Give support. Get support. You can make a difference today in someone's life. For many people, it can be hard to reach out for help. Read tips on how to overcome barriers to care and know that there is support for family and friends too.
SHARE with others to spread the word
Please spread the word to help raise awareness of PTSD and its effective treatments. Reach out to friends, family, and others in your community. We provide a variety of ideas and Promotional Materials to help you distribute information to your community or organize an event in June, including:
- PTSD Awareness flyers and posters to print and post
- PTSD educational materials to print and handout
- Social media posts to use
- Graphics and banners for your website or blog
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For Providers
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PTSD in Health Care Settings
This 15-minute video for medical center staff shows how patients' PTSD symptoms may come into play in health care settings. Presenting the experiences of three Veterans in a busy VA hospital, the video can help employees - especially non-clinical staff - better understand and respond to behavior that may be related to PTSD.
A facilitator's guide is included that provides suggestions for how managers and trainers can use PTSD Awareness in Healthcare Settings as part of employee training sessions. While the video takes place in a VA clinic, it is applicable to all healthcare settings.
Consult with PTSD Experts
This program is now open to Community Providers.
PTSD Lecture Series
Free continuing education credits for our monthly lecture series.
- 6/21 at 2 pm ET - John Fortney, PhD onMeasurement-Based Care for PTSD
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 2 pm ET.
Subscribe to receive monthly emails that include a registration link and instructions for joining the live lectures.
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PTSD Research
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Stay Up-To-Date
Are you staying up-to-date with the latest research developments in PTSD? Learn about best practices in PTSD assessment and treatment at the National Center for PTSD website. We provide many tools you can use to better help your patients with PTSD. The National Center also offers free PTSD Continuing Education opportunities for health care professionals.
During PTSD Awareness Month, please encourage your colleagues to subscribe to these publications from the National Center for PTSD:
Share the PTSD Monthly Update
Help Raise PTSD Awareness and forward this update to others so they can subscribe. We send one update per month to keep you informed of the latest PTSD developments.
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PTSD in the News
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VA's National Center for PTSD: In the vanguard of trauma research. Recent findings from Center researchers focused on OIF/OEF Veterans illustrate our commitment to investigating all issues relevant to Veterans with PTSD. Read more.
Thank you,
The Staff of VA’s National Center for PTSD
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*Links will take you outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs website to a non government site.
VA does not endorse and is not responsible for the content of these linked websites.
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Veterans Health Administration
810 Vermont Avenue, NorthWest
Washington, D.C. 20420, United States
877-222-VETS (877-222-8387)
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NEW! Military and Veteran Specific On Demand Training Now Available on Deployment Related Exposures! for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - Veterans Health in Washington, D.C., United States
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Veterans Health Administration Update:
Military Exposures
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Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
810 Vermont Avenue, NorthWest
Washington, D.C. 20420, United States
877-222-VETS (877-222-8387)
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801 I Street NorthWest
Washington, D.C. 20536, United States
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REMINDER: Facebook Live Event on VA Life Insurance Benefits Today for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs In Washington, D.C., United States
Today at 3 p.m. ET
Get your questions answered about VA life insurance
Join us today at 3 p.m. ET for the #ExploreVA Facebook Live event on VA life insurance benefits. During the live video, VA and Got Your 6 will share information about life insurance eligibility, options and critical application deadlines. Afterwards, VA experts will answer your questions. You will need a Facebook account to ask questions.
Participating is easy.
- Visit Got Your 6's Facebook page a few minutes before 3 p.m. ET.
- The live video will begin on the hour. To watch the video discussion, you must refresh your page at 3 p.m. ET.
- Click on the video, make sure it is unmuted and turn up your sound.
- Type your questions into the comments section of the video.
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810 Vermont Avenue NorthWest
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Washington, D.C. 20420, United States
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How brain injury may affect communication skills for Thursday, 25 May 2017 - Military Health System in Washington, D.C., United States
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Laticia Jackson, a health educator, talks to a patient. Symptoms of communication disorders after a TBI can differ depending upon the type and severity of the injury. For many, problems with communication are the result of difficulties with attention and memory, such as not being able to follow a conversation, not with the ability to speak. (U.S. Navy photo by Jason Bortz)
How a service member communicates with others can change after a traumatic brain injury (TBI).
“People with TBI speak better than they communicate,” said Linda Picon, Department of Veterans Affairs senior consultant and liaison for TBI at the Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury.
Picon and Inbal Eshel, Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center senior principal scientist, are a duo with more than 35 years of experience studying and treating TBI patients. They shared how TBI can cause communication disorders.
“When TBI patients come to see a speech-language pathologist, they usually don’t have a motor speech disorder,” Picon said. “In other words, they may have trouble communicating, but their mouth movement and their articulation are intact. They often say, ‘The doctor told me to come here, but my speech is fine.’”
Communication Challenges
Symptoms of communication disorders after a TBI can differ depending upon the type and severity of the injury. For many, problems with communication are the result of difficulties with attention and memory, such as not being able to follow a conversation, not with the ability to speak, Picon added.
Picon explained that TBI often affects personality, self-awareness and higher mental processes, such as decision making and planning.
“These brain functions are necessary for people to carry on conversations and interact appropriately in their communities,” Picon said. “Challenges with pragmatics, or social communication, can make it difficult to keep friends or even a job.”
As the level of TBI severity increases, patients with communication disorders may experience more challenges. For example, they may struggle to pick up on body language and other non-verbal forms of communication.
Plan to Recover
Having a plan and sticking to it is important for recovery from any injury. Picon and Eshel said recovering from communication disorders is not something they would recommend doing without seeking the advice of a professional.
“With the support of a speech-language pathologist, a rehab team, and families or caregivers, people will find strategies that work for them,” Eshel said.
The message to patients and their families about recovery is simple: “Things may feel different, but there are strategies and solutions to reach your goals,” said Eshel.
Disclaimer: Re-published content may have been edited for length and clarity. Read original post.
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