National Alliance for Caregiving for Thursday, November 23, 2017
This Week In Caregiving
November 18-23
A Note of Gratitude We give thanks today and all year round for caregivers, caregiver advocates, and those alike for their dedication and compassionate care in the realm of family caregiving.
Happy Thanksgiving from the National Alliance for Caregiving!
Caregiving in the News
Give thanks with a grateful heartTimes-News | November 20, 2017
"It is appropriate that the month chosen for National Family Caregivers Month is also the one in which we celebrate Thanksgiving. Whether you are on the giving or receiving end of caregiving, I hope you possess an attitude of gratitude. Being thankful for - or in spite of - your situation, has been found to improve your overall physical condition, especially your heart."
The evolution of caregiver resources
Caring.com | November 20, 2017
"Caring for an aging loved one has always been a responsibility that not only requires an immense output of physical and emotional energy, but is often undertaken against a backdrop of competing personal, professional and familial responsibilities. Caregivers face a lot of stress, and are at higher risk of developing chronic illnesses compared to non-caregivers. But it's not all bad news. Over the years, the caregiving landscape in the U.S. has evolved in some remarkable ways, leading to more caregiver resources than ever before."
Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care: your questions answered
Next Avenue | November 17, 2017
"This topic is weighing heavily on the minds of many Americans, and for two good reasons: 70 percent of people 65 and older will need some kind of long-term care eventually and long-term care costs are astronomical. The median annual fee for a private room in a nursing home, for instance, is $97,455 and hiring a home health aide runs roughly $49,000 a year, according to the 2017 Genworth Cost of Care Report."
New Resources for Caregivers
Tools for caregivers - cognitive assessment and brain healthWe're always looking for new resources that could help out family caregivers. Recently, we came across The BCAT, a cognitive assessment and brain health company. They've posted a thoughtful blog post about self-care practices for caregivers in recognition of National Family Caregivers Month. While on their website, check out some of the resources they have for caregivers - including educational materials, virtual visits for care recipients, and a calculator that will help you understand how your daily life impacts your brain health.
Circle of Care: a guidebook for mental health caregivers
The National Alliance for Caregiving is pleased to present Circle of Care: A Guidebookfor Mental Health Caregivers, developed with generous support from the Alkermes Inspiration Grant Program. The Guidebook emerged from On Pins and Needles: Caregivers of Adults with Mental Illness, a national study on mental health caregiving conducted with the assistance of the National Alliance on Mental Illness and Mental Health America and released in February 2016.
Cool Post of the Week
A military spouse shares her story of caregiving
The Good Men Project
Falls Prevention Webinar November 28, 2017 4:00PM ET | Webinar
We're honored to partner with the National Council on Aging on a series of resources for family caregivers of older adults. Many caregivers may not realize that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 65 falls every year, injuring themselves and often exacerbating other conditions of aging. Family caregivers and those at-risk for a fall can be partners and participants in falls prevention. The good news is that falling is not a normal part of aging. The toolkit and other resources for family caregivers will be shared on Tuesday, November 28th at 4:00 PM ET in a national webinar. Register today.
National Summit on Advanced Illness Care
November 27-29, 2017 | Washington, DC
C-TAC's 2017 National Summit is the premier event for visionaries in advanced illness care who are actively reshaping the way care is provided. Join us in Washington, DC this November to hear from the greatest minds in the industry and key influencers from a range of specialties including policy, delivery system reform, community engagement, caregiver support, and more. This year's event will be co-chaired by former U.S. Senate Majority Leaders Tom Daschle and Bill Frist. To register, click here.
Virtual Caregiver Training
December 2 & 4, 2017 | Webinar
The caregiving team at Blue Star Families is evaluating how well an avatar-based training program can help military-connected caregivers improve their overall health and wellbeing and provide better care to their wounded warrior. If you're a military-connected caregiver who is caring for a wounded warrior and over the age of 18, you're invited to participate.You will be asked to complete an online survey before attending the training and follow-up surveys at 3 and 6 months after the training.Learn more and register.
Bipolar Disorder: Beyond the Basics
December 12, 2017 7:00 PM ET | Webinar
Esteemed presenters, Dr. Marcy Thompson and mental health advocate Pata Suyemoto, will discuss difficult situations that can arise for families living with bipolar disorder and offer some suggestions for how to deal with those situations. The program is designed for families, caregivers, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in mental health resources. Register today.
Find rates and register here.
Caregiver Coalition Scholarship Available!
- Are you in a caregiver coalition?
- Do you want to attend a conference on caregiver advocacy?
To apply for a scholarship, please submit a form here by November 30.
Do you have family caregiving news to share? Send to info@caregiving.org
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