National Alliance for Caregiving for Friday, July 28, 2017
Policy Alert
Representatives Lujan Grisham and Ros-Lehtinen Introduce Care Corps Demonstration ProgramOn Thursday, July 27, U.S. Representatives Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) introduced legislation to create a Care Corps demonstration program that is designed to provide support for family caregivers and help meet the growing demand for the care of aging and disabled Americans.
The Care Corps Demonstration Act will place volunteers in communities to work with seniors and individuals with disabilities who need extra support to live independently. In exchange, volunteers will receive health insurance and other benefits, such as tuition assistance.
Over 43 million family caregivers provide much of our nation's long-term services and supports, permitting individuals of all ages to remain in their communities and avoid or delay more costly nursing home or foster care placements. Several factors including financial constraints, work and family demands, and the challenges of providing care place great pressure on family caregivers. The National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP study Caregiving in the U.S. found that most caregivers have been in their role for at least 4 years; higher hour caregivers are twice as likely to have been in their caregiving role for 10 or more years. On average, caregivers spend 24.4 hours a week providing care to a loved one; this number jumps to 44.6 hours per week for those caring for a partner/spouse. Only about half of caregivers say another unpaid caregiver helps their care recipient.
In 2010, there were seven potential caregivers for every person over the age of 80. By 2030, that ratio is projected to drop by almost half, to 4:1. In the paid workforce the U.S. will need to add at least 1 million more direct care workers over the next ten years. Better support for family caregivers is critical because often it is their availability--whether they are family members or unrelated friends and neighbors who dedicate their time--that determine whether an older person can remain in his or her home. The economic cost of replacing unpaid caregiving of elderly adults is estimated to be $470 billion.
Highlights of the Care Corps Act:
- Authorizes grants for the creation of local Care Corps programs at $10 million per year over five years.
- Public or private non-profit groups would apply for Care Corps grants and administer the program locally, training and assigning members to communities in need.
- Volunteers would be trained to support the achievement and maintenance of the highest level of independent living; however, they would not provide professional medical services, administrative support services, or institutional care.
- Corps members would receive living allowances and benefits, including health insurance coverage, during their volunteer period, and would be eligible for tuition assistance or loan repayment after they complete their assignment.
- Volunteers would be assigned to work in areas that have a shortage of services or a high concentration of low-income or minority individuals.
Do you have additional resources regarding the Care Corps Demonstration Act? Send to jessica@caregiving.org.
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National Alliance for Caregiving in Bethesda, Maryland, United States for Friday, 28 July 2017 "This Week in Caregiving, July 22-28"
National Alliance for Caregiving for Friday, July 28, 2017
This Week In Caregiving
July 22 - July 28, 2017
Caregiving benefits growing in popularity Employee Benefit News | July 23, 2017
"Caregiving is among the top 10 employee health and wellness benefits priorities for most employers, according to a new survey by Northeast Business Group on Health and AARP, and most employers agree that in the next five years, caregiving is going to become an increasingly important issue among employees."
Dementia care management improved quality of life for both caregivers and patients with dementia, Study
JAMA Psychiatry | July 26, 2017
"In this randomized clinical trial of 634 people with dementia, dementia care management significantly reduced neuropsychiatric symptoms and caregiver burden and increased use of antidementia drugs compared with care as usual. Dementia care management was found to be a safe intervention."
Surviving critical Illness: what Is post-ICU syndrome and how does it affect patients and family caregivers?
US News Report | July 25, 2017
"We know that upon discharge from the ICU, the patient will require an extended period of time to recover, and returning to their health as it was before their illness may never be achieved. The same is true for the family. While family caregivers are initially relieved and so glad that their loved one is 'out of the woods' and leaving the ICU, a new world is just beginning, and the adjustments can be difficult to navigate, let alone recognize."
Digital health solutions for caregivers
Digital Journal | July 23, 2017
"An overlooked part of the digital health revolution is with caregivers (those who care for others, such as the aging). This is despite caregivers having needs that can be met by technological innovation. A new survey highlights some of the needs."
How to help your aging parents avoid future dental problems
NY Daily News | July 25, 2017
"As the Baby Boomer generation gets older, many of us are helping to care for aging parents. Most people think of helping their parents with housing, choices about assisted living, and even health care. However, one important area that is often overlooked is dental care."
Cool Post of the Week
Researchers at the IAGG 2017 World Congress share new research on caregiver burden using the Caregiving in the U.S. 2015 data set
Get Involved
Dementia Caregiving in the U.S. WebinarAugust 2, 2017 | 3:00 PM ET
Join the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Alzheimer's Association for a free, one-hour webinar on the latest stats on dementia caregiving in the United States. We'll discuss the demography, challenges, and opportunities facing dementia caregivers as well as gaps in research and recommendations for further study. Register here.
Dementia Caregiving in the U.S. (National Alliance for Caregiving, Alzheimer's Association). To read this report please click here.
Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards Application
Deadline: September 11, 2017 | 8:00 PM ET
With support from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) is overseeing the annual Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards program, now in its 10th year! Find the application and more information here.
International Alliance of Carer Organization (IACO) Event
7th Annual International Carers Conference
The International Carers Conference theme - Caring into the Future: the new world? - will focus on innovation, partnerships, future challenges and new opportunities. A stimulating program is being developed with challenging debates, thought-provoking presentations, interactive workshops and new exhibition zones to inspire, inform and drive forward sector collaboration. We are honored that the Alliance's President and CEO Gail Gibson Hunt (USA) and IACO Executive Advisor Rick Greene will participate. What: 7th Annual International Carers Conference
Where: Adelaide, South Australia
When: October 4-6, 2017
Cost: Varies, register by August 4 for special discount
Early bird registration ends August 4, register today!
Caregiving Events
n4a 42nd Annual Conference & Tradeshow July 29-August 2, 2017 | Savannah, GA
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging are parterning with Title VI Native American program colleagues to host the annual 42nd Conference & Tradeshow that will focus on Aging in America. Over 1,000 aging experts, policymakers, and caregivers will attend this five day event. Register and learn more here.
Science of Caregiving, Bringing Voices Together Summit
August 7-8, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR) and its partners invite you to a summit that will provide perspectives across the spectrum of caregiving, including the importance of caregiving across the lifespan as well as current and future directions for research to improve the health of patients and caregivers. We are excited to announce that our President and CEO, Gail Gibson Hunt will be one of the speakers at this event.To learn more about Ms. Gibson Hunt and the other speakers attending, please continue reading here. Online registration is now closed. However, on-site registration will be available. Registration for the videocast is still available.
Save the Date: Solving America's Long-Term Care Crisis
October 4, 2017 | Washington, DC
Please join Genworth's 2017 Long Term Care Symposium in Washington, D.C. to discuss the long term care challenges facing families, states and the private insurance market.This event will focus on specific solutions- public policy, regulatory, and others- to stem the growing crisis. Register for this event here.
National Research Summit on Dementia Care: Building Evidence for Services and Supports
October 16-17, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
The National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers is a two-day meeting sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health through private sector support. Register here.
The 30th Anniversary Summit of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
October 25-27, 2017 | Americus, GA
Join the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving for their 30th Anniversary Summit. The two-day summit will bring together caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities across the lifespan along with leaders who enable caregiver support including stakeholders, funders, and policymakers. Early bird ticket prices end August 31. Learn more & register.
Please join Genworth's 2017 Long Term Care Symposium in Washington, D.C. to discuss the long term care challenges facing families, states and the private insurance market.This event will focus on specific solutions- public policy, regulatory, and others- to stem the growing crisis. Register for this event here.
National Research Summit on Dementia Care: Building Evidence for Services and Supports
October 16-17, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
The National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their Caregivers is a two-day meeting sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health through private sector support. Register here.
The 30th Anniversary Summit of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
October 25-27, 2017 | Americus, GA
Join the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving for their 30th Anniversary Summit. The two-day summit will bring together caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities across the lifespan along with leaders who enable caregiver support including stakeholders, funders, and policymakers. Early bird ticket prices end August 31. Learn more & register.
Do you have family caregiving news to share? Send to Jessica at jessica@caregiving.org
National Alliance for Caregiving(301) 718-8444
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 205
Bethesda, Maryland 20814, United States
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