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"A new study by the Center for Retirement Research (CRR) at Boston College, found that less than 20 percent of men and women in their 60s need care. However, by age 85, more than half will require assistance to perform such daily activities as cook meals, tie their shoes, and just get out of bed. Unfortunately, the burden may fall on adult children who are aging themselves."
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"Republicans in Congress have big plans for Medicaid. The Congressional Budget Office estimates that the House bill would cut $834 billion and 17 percent of enrollees from the program over a decade. The Senate GOP is keeping its bill secret-only "13 guys in a secret room" know what's going on-but word around the Capitol is it would make it even harder for low-income and disabled Americans to get the lifesaving care they need."
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Military Times | June 19, 2017
"Most caregivers of injured veterans feel isolated from friends, unsupported by the government and less healthy because of the demands of their responsibilities, according to a new survey released by Disabled American Veterans on Monday. But the vast majority are also overwhelmingly proud of the service they provide to their loved ones."
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Next Avenue | June 21, 2017
"I knew that holding down a job and being a caregiver to your parent on the side is tough. But I don't think I knew how serious the strain can be for women, especially, until I saw the new Daughters in the Workplace survey from Home Instead Senior Care, the largest senior care organization in the world. (Two thirds of caregivers are female.) The report is being released at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) conference in New Orleans today."
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The Washington Post | June 19, 2017
"In the case of veterans injured on duty, Uncle Sam pays more attention to some of their caregivers than others. The law allows the government to provide caregiver services for vets injured on Sept. 11, 2001, or after, but not those injured before that."
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UPI News | June 16, 2017
"Having a mood disorder significantly boosts the odds that young people with autism will be hospitalized for psychiatric care, according to a new study. People with autism are often hospitalized when their behavior problems overwhelm their caregivers, the study authors said."
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Boston Magazine | June 19, 2017
"A cancer diagnosis can exacerbate an already complicated scenario when one also has a severe mental illness. Those with a severe mental illness die an average of 25 years earlier than the general population and are twice as likely to die from their cancer. Why the disparity? In part, it is due to the stigma that exists around mental illness."
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UMD seeking Alzheimer's caregivers for survey
The University of MarylandThe CHAMPIONS team at the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy is looking for family caregivers of individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease or a Related Dementia to complete a 45 minute computer-based survey on care management decisions and treatment goals. This survey has been informed by other caregivers, and helps caregivers think through what is most important to them during this journey. Information provided will be used to inform providers, advocacy groups, and state agencies about what any unmet priorities and goals are across the state of Maryland. If interested, please call Tabassum Majid, PhD at 410-706-0871 or email, tmajid@rx.umaryland.edu. All participants receive a $20 gift card for their participation and time.
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i-HOPE hospital questions survey
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
NAC is participating in the "Improving Hospital Outcomes through Patient Engagement (i-HOPE)" project. The aim of this project is to identify important questions regarding hospital care. We would like you to think about any questions that are left unanswered related to hospitalization or the time immediately following hospitalization. These questions will then be used to design research studies and improve hospital care. We invite you to read more about this project and submit your ideas and questions here.
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Caregiving Events
Save the Date! Falls Prevention Webinar Series: Part 2
Date Change: July 12, 2017 | 3:30 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.
Are you interested in learning how to make your broader community more dementia friendly? With more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States, the Aging Network plays a critical role in leveraging local resources and partnerships to help caregivers and older adults living with this disease. n4a invites you to join us on July 11 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a new webinar, "Dementia Friendly America: What You Need to Know to Get Your Community Involved".
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. This year's workshops and presentations will showcase innovative programs supporting the needs of older adults in America. Over 1,000 aging experts, policymakers, and caregivers will attend this five day event. Register and learn more here.
October 25-27, 2017 | Americus, GA
Join the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving for their 30 th Anniversary Summit for opportunities of networking, skill-building, recognition, and fun. 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. The goal is to increase visibility of caregiver needs, stimulate connections among key individuals, and drive conversations to address caregiver solutions. You don't want to miss this historic celebration of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter's vision of supporting caregivers. Learn more & register.
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National Alliance for Caregiving
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