Connect your patients' or clients' caregivers to 1:1 support
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Good morning,
According to the CDC, half of American adults have received at least one vaccine dose, and roughly 32% are fully vaccinated. As vaccinations continue to roll out across the country, we can all breathe a little easier, knowing that the post-pandemic horizon is in sight. Of course, there are and will continue to be some bumps along the way but getting "back to normal" is comfortingly close.
We send a heartfelt thank you to all the the providers and organizations that have continued serving clients and patients during the pandemic while keeping safety top of mind.
Over the last year, the demand by family caregivers for support and services surged, and we've been honored to assist so many during this crisis. If you have referred clients to us for support, thank you!—if you haven't yet but would like more info on how we can help them, click here.
We continue assisting caregivers online and over the phone—and offer hundreds of free resources including virtual support groups, classes, high-quality information and, for Bay Area caregivers, 1:1 support with our Family Consultants.
You'll see new resources below, as well as an intro to our brand new website!
Stay safe, take care and thank you for all you do!
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Thank you,
Family Caregiver Alliance
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It’s official — we’ve updated our look, modernized our logo, and launched a new, more robust website that’s easier to navigate. We invite you to explore our new site — at caregiver.org. Be sure to check out:
Share these resources and info with your clients:
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Resources — 100s of caregiver resources can be narrowed by keyword and filtered by format, language, and health condition.
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Events & classes — Our popular offerings are updated continuously.
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Support groups — These online meetings serve a range of caregivers including young caregivers, Spanish speakers and more.
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Services by state — Robust, searchable database with resources by state.
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CareNav — Our helpful, user-friendly tool allows caregivers to gather and organize caregiving resources and information.
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Upcoming Classes and Events |
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We've updated our calendar with more free, web-based classes and events for family caregivers — with some special offerings for providers!
Tips to Boost Emotional Health During the Pandemic — Weds, Apr 28, 11am-12pm (PT) Full info & registration here
FCA Presents: A Conversation with the 2020 Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Award Winners — Thurs, Apr 29, 11am-12pm (PT) Full info & registration here
Tiene Que Existir una Mejor Manera! (There Has To Be a Better Way!) A focus on dementia care, in Spanish — Fri, Apr 30, 2-4pm (PT) Full info & registration here
Conceptos Básicos Y Esenciales De Planificación Patrimonial (Basics and Essentials of Estate Planning) in Spanish — Weds, May 12, 11am-12pm (PT) Full info & registration here
Aging and Intimacy: For Older Adults and Family Caregivers — Fri, May 14, 1:30-2:30pm (PT) Full info & registration here
Film Screening: "Today Was a Good Day" — Weds, May 19, 11am (PT) This screening and panel discussion are offered through a partnership of Tight Knit and FCA. Full info & registration here
Coming Soon!
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We're excited to share an upcoming film screening + panel discussion of "SPARK: Robin Williams and His Battle with Lewy Body Dementia" in June. Stay tuned for details and registration info.
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"Que Pasa?" We're launching a new boletin for caregivers who prefer to receive their caregiver news in Spanish. Look for it in May!
Send clients and patients to our full calendar of classes, webinars and events here.
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Look for Our Fact Sheets Under a New Name |
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FCA’s fact sheets are a popular, go-to resource for social workers, case managers, nurses and other social service and health care professionals who support family caregivers.
Rest assured, they’re on our new site, but you'll find they're now called “Resources.”
Look for them on the "All Resources" page, under "Caregiver Resources" at caregiver.org:
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Step 1 - On the home page, hover over "Caregiver Resources" then click "All Resources."
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Step 2 - On left side of page, filter by health condition, language and resource type to find the info you need.
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Some of our most popular fact sheets:
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Read this Q&A with Heather Young, the project’s co-principal investigator, to learn more about what this expansion project means for family caregivers across the state, why the project is so revolutionary, and how it may be a model for the future:
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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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We respect your inbox, so we send our Provider 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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... and while you're here — sign up for our Connections newsletter (designed for family and friend caregivers) and our Caregiving Policy Digest newsletter (caregiving policy at the local, national and international levels).
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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. 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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