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Benefits Pro | July 19, 2018
"Giving employee caregivers time and space to be with their loved one and figure out what's next is a great starting point. Companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, Bristol-Myers Squibb and Facebook all offer paid time off for employees to care for sick family members. Facebook even offers 10 to 20 days of bereavement leave, which provides much-needed time for caregivers to focus on self-care."
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Reuters | July 18, 2018
"In particular, caregivers who developed health problems around the time of their spouse's increased need, had a steep decline in their own healthover the study period. Surprisingly, caregivers with longstanding health problems seemed more resilient to the increased caregiving burden, the study team reports in Age & Ageing."
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Aging in Place Technology Watch | July 11, 2018
"What newcomers have entered the market? Besides 'longevity market new media' like Stria that provided a splash of cold water for startups and investors in the older adult space. Although there is little evidence that any investors are bullish about the general older adult market, innovators continue to create new offerings to help older adults live better lives. Here are five recent and soon-launching offerings to help."
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Next Avenue | July 15, 2018
"Call them adult foster homes, board and care homes, residential homes, group or adult care homes. Regardless of the moniker, these small-setting, family-like environments blend neatly into local communities, and are a viable housing option for older adults who may need help with daily living basics, but not the clinical care or amenities of traditional assisted living facilities and nursing homes."
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Caregiving Policy Updates
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Americans overwhelmingly support the idea of paid family leave, whether to care for a new child, one's own illness, or a sick family member. Republicans and Democrats have come a long way toward finding agreement on this issue, but Congress has yet to turn that growing consensus into actionable, bipartisan policy. On July 18, BPC's Task Force on Paid Family Leave began a bipartisan conversation about why we need bipartisanship on paid family leave, why the country needs a federal approach, and how the lack of paid family leave is impacting American families and children. The forum included a conversation with Ivanka Trump. Watch the forum HERE.
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Late last month, the CCD Task Force on Financial Security, along with 159 Ally organizations, sent a sign-on letter to Congress, urging them to pass the ABLE Age Adjustment Act (S. 817/HR 1874). The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Age Adjustment Act would amend Section 529A(e) of the Internal Revenue Code to increase the eligibility threshold for ABLE accounts for onset of disability from prior to age 26 to prior to age 46. ABLE accounts are tax-favored accounts that are designed to enable individuals with disabilities to save for and pay for disability-related expenses. Read the letter HERE.
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Caregiving Coalition Updates
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On September 21, 2018 in Jacksonville, FL, the Caregiver Coalition of Northeast Florida will host a Caring for the Military/Veteran Family Caregiving Conference. The day will be dedicated to exploring the rewards and challenges unique to those who care for veterans. There will beinsightful presentations by caregiving experts, complimentary meals, and exhibitors offering a variety of community and military/veteran-focused resources. Learn more and register HERE.
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The New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition, in collaboration with the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, will host the 2019 National Lifespan Respite Conference in Buffalo, NY, from April 30-May 2, 2019. The conference will offer valuable, up-to-date information for families, professionals and other stakeholders related to respite supports for caregivers. They welcome proposals for breakout sessions on any aspect of planned or emergency respite service delivery, streamlined access, research, evaluation, policy, best practices, or innovation. Learn more and apply to present HERE.
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Caregiving Reports and Videos
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This report from the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and Bank of America Merrill Lynch puts forth innovative and creative strategies as the United States looks for ways to leverage an aging society. This report seeks to focus on ways to support Americans as a newly recognized Longevity Economy becomes an increasingly important part of this nation's economic activity and overall fiscal health at the local, regional, and national levels. Read the report HERE.
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Last year at the International Carers Conference in Adelaide, Australia, the French Association of Caregivers (Association Française des Aidants) interviewed the main leaders of the carers associations around the world on 3 questions: (1) If there was only one thing to do for carers in your country what would be the priority? (2) Can you provide 3 words that you associate with the role of caregiver? (3) Do you think that people have the choice to be a caregiver in your country? Watch the results of their interviews HERE.
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Caregiving Events and Webinars
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July 28-August 1, 2018 | Chicago, IL
The n4a Annual Conference & Tradeshow is the largest and most prestigious gathering of local aging leaders and professionals in the United States. More than 1,000 Aging Network professionals, as well as nationally renowned decision-makers and experts, participate in this conference because they know that the issues and programs they care about most will be showcased. Learn more and register HERE.
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August 13-14, 2018 | Washington, DC
Hosted by World Congress, the Opioid Management: Treatment & Recovery Summit brings together health care leaders to outline strategies and lay the foundation of lasting partnerships. This meeting brings together executives from provider and treatment organizations, health plans, and community organizations to develop ways to leverage partnerships to reduce the medical and financial effects of the opioid epidemic. Learn more and register HERE.
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August 27-30, 2018 | Baltimore, MD
Even while facing reduced budgets and growing demand for HCBS services, states continue to effectively engage and serve their citizens. The National HBCS Conference, hosted by the National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) highlights these achievements, allowing states to share innovative programs and present unique partnerships. The Conference will include federal, state, and local policymakers and those who administer HCBS programs. Learn more and register HERE.
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October 3-4, 2018 | Irvine, CA
The RARE Patient Advocacy Summit is the can't-miss event of the year for rare disease stakeholders. The Summit is the largest gathering of rare disease patients, advocates, and thought leaders worldwide. Take advantage of this opportunity to connect and learn from more than 200 experts in rare disease leading 100 educational sessions. Learn more and register HERE.
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October 11, 2018 | Woodbridge, NJ
The National Caregivers Conference, "Health, Technology, and the Family Caregiver," will bring innovative solutions to the increasing demand on family caregivers across the nation while showcasing projects that use technology to improve health and quality of life. This year's conference will feature the nation's first Caregiver Shark Tank. Learn more and register HERE.
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November 8-11, 2018 | Chicago, IL and Online
Caregiving.com's annual conference brings together family caregivers and former family caregivers from across the country. This year's conference theme, Our Best Selves, encourages us to look at how we do our best during an experience that feels like the worst. Their conference features presentations and panel discussions from family caregivers and former family caregivers. Learn more and register HERE.
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