The National Alliance for Caregiving for Friday, November 3, 2017
This Week In Caregiving
October 28 - November 3
National Family Caregivers MonthNovember is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM)! We're thankful for the contributions of the more than 44 million Americans who care for a family member, friend, or neighbor. Join us as we celebrate the contribution of caregivers and find better ways to support them as they care. Find more information about NFCM and see what activities the Alliance is participating in here.
12th Annual National Conference of Caregiver Advocates
Join the National Alliance for Caregiving for the 12th Annual National Conference of Caregiving Advocates. Our one-day meeting will be hosted in partnership with the American Society on Aging at the Aging in America 2017 Conference, on Mo
nday, March 26, 2018 in San Francisco, CA. To learn more about the Aging in America Conference, please go here.
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.
Caregiving in the News
Research brief: Medicare spending on older adults who need long-term services and supports
Long-Term Quality Alliance - October 30, 2017
"In this new Research Brief, LTQA and Johns Hopkins University researchers analyze the 2011 National Health and Aging Trends Study survey data linked to Medicare claims, and find that Medicare spends nearly three times as much per capita on the 13 percent of older adults who need long-term services and supports as on the remaining 87 percent of older beneficiaries without such needs."
100 aging, work experts call on Congress to address caregiving crisis with strong paid leave plan
National Partnership for Women and Families - November 1, 2017
"For National Family Caregivers Month, 113 of the nation's leading researchers on aging, work and family issues sent a first-of-its-kind letter to Congress today urging lawmakers to address rapidly growing demand for care by establishing a national paid family and medical leave policy. Specifically, the experts call for speedy passage of a comprehensive, inclusive national policy like the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act."
New survey reveals gen X blindsided by caregiving role
Legacy Navigator - November 1, 2017
"A survey released today by Legacy Navigator revealed the role of caregiving has significantly evolved as more people, particularly Gen Xers, identify as caregivers. The 'Legacy Navigator National Care Survey' found that over 80% of the participants identified as a caregiver. While many people (69% female / 31% male) identified as caregiver, only 30% said they 'felt very prepared to make estate decisions and knew what was expected of me.' Request the survey here.
National poll on healthy aging
University of Michigan - November 1, 2017
"Family caregivers play a vital role in providing support to older adults living with dementia and other cognitive impairments. This report focuses on unpaid dementia caregivers, family and friends who help people with memory problems manage health
issues and provide personal care. The University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging asked a national sample of adults age 50-80 about their experiences caring for a person with dementia."
Stories help caregiving pros know the person within
Next Avenue (Adam Wahlberg) - November 1, 2017
"It's all part of Newton-Small's effort to build empathy among families and caregivers, and in the health care industry. By many measures, more empathy is needed. Caregiving can be extremely stressful. It's a hard job to do whether you're a professional or providing care for a loved one. Plus, we need more caregivers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that this country will require 1.3 million more professional caregivers by 2022. To Newton-Small's eyes, storytelling, done MemoryWell's way, may be part of the answer."
Laughter as the best medicine for caregivers
HuffPost (Anthony Cirillo) - November 1, 2017
"I had the pleasure to interview Breeda Miller, CEO of Breeda Miller Speaking, for our Caregiver Smile Summit. A sandwich generation caregiver, she shared insights on how to relieve the caregiver burden with humor and laughter. In the very serious industry of healthcare, it is often hard to bring humor into the situation. Yet the benefits of humor and laughing can be as good as spending that forty-five minutes on the treadmill. So, get off the treadmill and laugh a little."
Policy Alert
Ask Your Representative to Co-Sponsor the Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA)
Caregiver advocates: We at the National Alliance for Caregiving are asking you to express your strong support for H.R. 1676, the bipartisan Engel-Reed-Carter Palliative Care and Hospice Education and Training Act (PCHETA). This legislation will make a difference in the lives of millions of patients living with serious or life-threatening illness and their caregivers.
We hope you will take time to make sure your elected officials know about H.R. 1676, and ask them to add their name to the growing list of cosponsors supporting this important legislation. Thank you for your consideration. Go here to learn more about the bill. Please contact info@caregiving.org for questions.
Get Involved
CMS Request for Public Feedback (RFI)
CMMI: Innovation Center New Direction
CMS is seeking public feedback on a new direction for the Innovation Center, to promote person-centered care and test market-driven reforms that empower beneficiaries as consumers, provide price transparency, increase choices and competition to drive quality, reduce costs, and improve outcomes. CMS is focused on these areas: Increased participation in Advanced Alternative Payment Models; Consumer-Directed Care & Market-Based Innovation Models; Physician Specialty Models; Prescription Drug Models; Medicare Advantage Models; State-Based and Local Innovation, including Medicaid-focused Models; Program Integrity, and Mental and Behavioral Health Models. Public comments will be accepted through November 20. Click here for RFI.
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Upcoming Caregiving Events
Congressional Stories of Family Caregiving
November 7, 2017 - Washington, DC
The National Alliance for Caregiving is proud to support a Capitol Hill briefing on Congressional Stories of Family Caregiving, in partnership with the Gerontological Society of America, AARP, the Alzheimer's Association, and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Like the majority of family caregivers across the United States, senators and representatives juggle the demands of family life, work, and caregiving.
This lunch briefing will highlight caregiving stories, including those of congressional members, in an effort to raise awareness of the need for action to support and assist family caregivers. Find more information here.
Second Annual Caregiving Conference
November 10-11, 2017 - Chicago, IL
The Second Annual National Caregiving Conference brings together family caregivers, former family caregivers and professionals who work with family caregivers. Anyone interested in the caregiving experience and issues impacting family caregivers is welcome to attend. This year's conference theme is Our Boldest Hours: Before. During. After. Register here.
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.
Falls Prevention Webinar
November 28, 2017 - Webinar
We're honored to partner with the National Coalition 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 3:00 PM ET in a national webinar. Stay tuned for the registration link.
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Upcoming Caregiving Events
Congressional Stories of Family Caregiving
November 7, 2017 - Washington, DC
The National Alliance for Caregiving is proud to support a Capitol Hill briefing on Congressional Stories of Family Caregiving, in partnership with the Gerontological Society of America, AARP, the Alzheimer's Association, and the John A. Hartford Foundation. Like the majority of family caregivers across the United States, senators and representatives juggle the demands of family life, work, and caregiving.
This lunch briefing will highlight caregiving stories, including those of congressional members, in an effort to raise awareness of the need for action to support and assist family caregivers. Find more information here.
Second Annual Caregiving Conference
November 10-11, 2017 - Chicago, IL
The Second Annual National Caregiving Conference brings together family caregivers, former family caregivers and professionals who work with family caregivers. Anyone interested in the caregiving experience and issues impacting family caregivers is welcome to attend. This year's conference theme is Our Boldest Hours: Before. During. After. Register here.
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.
Falls Prevention Webinar
November 28, 2017 - Webinar
We're honored to partner with the National Coalition 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 3:00 PM ET in a national webinar. Stay tuned for the registration link.
Do you have family caregiving news to share? Send to Jessica at jessica@caregiving.org
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