Connect your patients' or clients' caregivers to 1:1 support
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Good morning,
As our nation heads into the eighth month of the pandemic and we all continue adjusting to our “new normal,” we at Family Caregiver Alliance want to acknowledge all those doing double- and triple-duty these days:
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The working professionals also co-teaching their kids at home.
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The essential workers juggling child-care, safe transportation and personal safety at work.
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The family caregivers balancing health and safety precautions with compassionate, attentive care.
Parents, employees, caregivers and so many others in our communities are stepping up and taking on more responsibilities. Some have become sole earners for their families; others have lost jobs and are looking for work. Yet so many are showing up for their families, co-workers, friends and neighbors. And we say bravo and thank you!
For those caregivers who are caring for individuals living with dementia or other chronic health conditions, these times are especially trying. We heartily salute them — but also want to let them know they’re not alone and that there are resources available to help.
For more than 40 years, we’ve been providing these caregivers with free and low-cost resources and services, and in many cases, one-on-one support. Please keep us in mind as a ready-to-deploy resource for any such caregivers in your professional or personal circle.
We’d be honored to help these everyday heroes.
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Thank you,
Christina Irving, LCSW
Client Services Director
Family Caregiver Alliance
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LGBTQ+ Care Training for Providers
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Family Caregiver Alliance, The Alzheimer’s Association and Openhouse have partnered to offer two free trainings to health and social service providers on the care needs of LGBTQ+ older adults living with dementia and their care partners.
Tier 1 Training (3 hrs) – "Increasing Access to Dementia-Capable Care for the LGBTQ+ Community"
This training covers:
- Overview of dementia
- Understanding the needs and challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ dementia population
- Recommendations for working with LGBTQ+ individuals living with dementia & their care partners
Tier 2 Training (1.5 hrs) – "Effective Communication Strategies"
As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, caregivers need new ways to connect. This class teaches participants how to decode verbal and behavioral messages and identify strategies to help improve communication at each stage of the disease. We strongly recommend that participants take the Tier 1 class prior to this one.
For more information, to register, or bring this training to your agency, contact Arthur Chan of The Alzheimer’s Association at 415-463-8504 or archan@alz.org
These trainings are funded by the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services.
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10 Real Life Strategies for Dementia Caregivers
A Tip Sheet for Sharing
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Being a dementia caregiver can be difficult, frustrating and heartbreaking. If any of your patients’ or clients’ caregivers are struggling with this situation, share this tip sheet full of expert guidance on how to better cope.
Advice includes tips such as:
1. People with Dementia Do Not Need to Be Grounded in Reality
2. Therapeutic Lying Reduces Stress
3. You Cannot Be a Perfect Caregiver
Read all 10 tips and full article here.
See all of our fact and tip sheets, including many in Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Tagalog, here.
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New Webinars for Caregivers
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We've just uploaded two new expert-led webinars to our webinar archive of 80+ on-demand educational videos for caregivers:
Our webinars give viewers practical strategies and guidance that support those who are caring for an individual living with a chronic or disabling health condition.
Each video is led by one or more experts and all are available free and on-demand.
New videos are posted regularly — check the calendar for upcoming topics.
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Resources Round-Up:
Resources for Non-English Speakers
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We’re proud to offer many of our resources in multiple languages, including Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, Tagalog and more. Here are a few of our most popular and new offerings:
Spanish Telephone Support Group (Grupo de Apoyo en Español Por Teléfono)
Caregivers share their experiences, advice and support for other caregivers. Click here for more info or to register. Group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Open to residents of the 6 Bay Area counties.
Caregiver College — This 8-part video series provides hands-on skills for family caregivers, including segments on transferring, nutrition, toileting, behavior issues and more. Available in English and Spanish, and now with Chinese subtitles.
COVID-19 Related Scams & Elder Abuse – Available in Chinese, Spanish and Russian, these handouts teach caregivers about common COVID-19 scams and helps them protect themselves. Link includes full 1-hr webinar in English.
Upcoming Online Classes – November & December
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Dementia 101 (Spanish) – Nov. 18
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How to Talk to Your Doctor (Cantonese) – Dec. TBD
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Taking Care of Yourself During the Holidays (Tagalog) – Dec. TBD
Caregivers anywhere can access hundreds of tools, resources and education for their particular caregiving situation at the Caregiver Education page on our website.
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We respect your inbox, so we send our e-News Update out every 1-2 months. But between issues, we are still hosting and sharing plenty of activities, classes, webinars and new resources for caregivers.
Stay in the know by following us on any or all of our social media channels — and be sure to share them with others who can benefit!
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Get in Touch Today
Connect caregivers to personalized support & caregiving resources
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>> Contact us:
Phone
(800) 445-8106 toll free
(415) 434-3388
(extension 331)
Email
Fax a referral to
(415) 434-3508
Download the referral fax form here
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>> Or let caregivers contact us directly by phone or online:
It's easy, fast and only a click away. Caregivers can go online to answer a 15-minute questionnaire that gets them services and answers quickly. They can also set up time to talk with our staff at their convenience.
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ABOUT Family Caregiver Alliance
FCA’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and those who receive their care. Our work intersects three key areas: caregiver services, policy, and research. Learn more here and here. Although a nationally-recognized organization, San Francisco-established FCA has deep roots and community partnerships in the Bay Area.
FCA supports and assists caregivers of adults with chronic or disabling health conditions regardless of race, ancestry, national origin, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, income, or age.
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