National Alliance for Caregiving for Friday, July 21, 2017
This Week In Caregiving
July 15- July 21, 2017
Congressman Donovan: Congress Should Pass Caregiver Legislation Newsmax | July 19, 2017
"Amid the bills before Congress, Rep. Dan Donovan, R-N.Y., is trying to draw attention to the Credit for Caring Act, urging fellow lawmakers to pass the legislation now rather than wait for a comprehensive tax reform package."
470 billion reasons to support caregivers
The Hill (Sandy Markwood) | July 13, 2017
"How much is $470 billion? It is $120 billion more than the government spends on Medicaid in a year. It is nearly 90 percent of the federal Medicare budget, and it is over half of our annual Social Security obligation. $470 billion is a big number, but it is also a quiet number that represents the value of care that an informal workforce of 40 million family caregivers collectively provides to their loved ones every year."
Connecting the lonely: making a difference in the well-being of older adults
Aging in Place Technology Watch | July 19, 2017
"The scope and impact of loneliness in our aging society is beginning to receive more attention in the media and among the healthcare community and policy makers. Why? Many older Americans are living alone, lacking contact, and suffering from social isolation. Others may be married but have left the workforce, have close, long-time friends who have moved or gotten sick, act as a family caregiver or they or a spouse have mobility or cognitive issues."
Stress and poverty may explain high rates of dementia in African-Americans
NPR | July 16, 2017
"New research finds that African-Americans who grow up in harsh environments and endure stressful experiences are much more likely to develop Alzheimer's or some other form of dementia."
Depression linked to physical health decline in cancer caregivers
American Cancer Society | July 14, 2017
"A new report finds cancer caregivers suffer a steady decline in physical health compared to controls, and that symptoms of depression were the only significant predictor of caregivers' physical health decline."
The US is losing ground when it comes to retirement security
CNBC | July 19, 2017
"All your retirement dreams can come true, just maybe not in the U.S. Among the leading nations for retirement security, the United States didn't even crack the top 15, according to the 2017 Global Retirement Index by Natixis Global Asset Management."
Cool Post of the Week
Senate repeal bill collapses NCOA blog (Howard Bedlin)
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.
Caregiving Events
Perspective on the Alzheimer's Disease Continuum WebinarJuly 25, 2017 | 3:00 PM ET
Recent research supports the need to develop a framework around the pathophysiologic changes that occur throughout the Alzheimer's disease continuum and the clinical context of symptoms for an individual. Join ACT-AD's one-hour webinar and register here.
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. NAC President and CEO, Gail Gibson Hunt, will be speaking at this event. The event is free but registration is required
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 years will focus on specific solutions- public policy, regulatory, and others- to stem the growing crisis. Register here. 7th International Carers Conference
October 4-6, 2017 | Adelaide, Australia
The conference aims to re-imagine caring into the future, providing a catalyst for innovation and collaboration; sharing improvements in the way we support unpaid carers, care-recipients, their families, networks and communities. Register here.
National Research Summit on Dementia Care: Building Evidence for Services and Supports
October 16-17, 2017 | Bethesda, MD
The National Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services will hold a two-day Summit on the NIH campus entitled: National Research Summit on Dementia Care: Building Evidence for Services and Supports. The purpose of the Summit is to address the growing need for evidence that improves the quality of care and support provided to persons with dementia and their caregivers. Registration opens July 24. Learn more 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.
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