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Vol. 9, No. 6
June 15,
2018
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Dear Friends:
About 25 percent of family caregivers in the United States are Millennials, those born after 1980. Increased attention by the media, and the publication of two reports by
AARP
and
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
have helped shine a spotlight on the plight and contributions of caregivers under 40 years of age.
Millennial caregivers experience many of the same challenges older caregivers face: balancing family, work, and caregiving; avoiding burnout; managing expenses; and finding time for self-care among them. Fortunately, Millennials can benefit from a number of online services, programs, and internet connected devices that were unavailable in previous decades like
online support groups
, in-home sensors, and
webinars.
For both new and seasoned caregivers, FCA also offers
CareJourney
a 24/7
one-stop shop for information, resources, and support.
Sincerely,
Calvin Hu
Education Coordinator
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“
For myself I am an optimist — it does not seem to be much use being anything else.
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— Winston Churchill
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
If you suspect abuse of an older adult, be it physical, emotional, financial, and including neglect or abandonment, please contact
Adult Protective Services.
FCA
’
s
Family Care Navigator
lists the contact informati
on for Adult Protective Services for all 50 states and Washington D.C. (select “Legal Help & Advocacy”).
If you think someone is in urgent danger, call 911 or your local police to get help right away.
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Gilbert Caregiving Legacy
Awards Scrapbook Updated With Latest Winners for 10th Anniversary
Visit the newly updated Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in
Alzheimer
’
s Disease Caregiving Legacy Awards
Scrapbook
celebrating 10 years of outstanding programs in support of caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The scrapbook provides information, videos, and photos from past winners, 2008–2017. Visit our
webpage
for further information on the
Awards
program.
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HOT Weather Tips
The elevated temperatures of summer, larger crowds, and increased social engagements require that family caregivers take additional precautions to help make sure the person for whom
they are providing care stays safe and healthy. FCA has published a short
blog piece
t
hat outlines summer specific dangers for older adults. The blog also explains how to mitigate the risks of heat fatigue, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
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Family Caregiver “Explorer” Opportunity
For the last two years a group of older adults (in their 60s, 70s, 80s, and 90s) — the Longevity Explorers — have been providing hands-on help to companies developing products they hope will improve the lives of older adults, and getting compensated for their insights. Now this community of Longevity Explorers is expanding to include caregivers.
Would you like to take part in some of their explorations and share your perspective as a caregiver?
It takes an hour or two and there is compensation.
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Keeping Safe From Financial Fraud
Elder Abuse can take many forms: physical, financial, or emotional. This
webinar
will focus on safeguarding the money and finances of an older adult. Viewers will learn to identify the signs of elder financial abuse, understand common strategies that scammers use to take advantage of their victims, and how to be empowered to protect the finances of an older adult.
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Caregivers in the Middle: A Guide for Family Caregivers of Children and Individuals With Dementia
Family caregivers often balance the challenging role of parenting child(ren) while also providing care to a family member living with Alzheimer’s or dementia. This webinar will provide caregivers with strategies for understanding the perspectives of children during the caregiving experience and discuss ways of promoting the well-being of the entire family.
When:
Wednesday,
June 27
, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon (Pacific Time)
Where:
ONLINE
Cost:
No Charge
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This Is The Biggest Life Event That Millennials Don’t See Coming
Ann Brenoff, HuffPost senior reporter, writes a straightforward
article
on what caregiving may be like for Millennials. Drawing upon her personal experience providing care to her late husband as well as her expertise as a journalist specializing in aging, Brenoff lays out a sobering picture of what Millennials can expect as they begin to take on the responsibilities of caregiving.
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VA
’
s Caregiver Program Still Dropping Veterans With Disabilities
Last year, NPR correspondent Quil Lawrence published a story on the VA unenrolling veteran caregivers from the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program. This program provides caregiver support that can include a stipend, mental health services, training, and respite to caregivers of veterans who were serious injured. Following the story’s publication, the VA paused unenrolling of further veteran caregivers and performed a review. Unfortunately, Lawrence
reports
that some VAs continue to drop eligible caregivers.
With the recent passage of the
VA Mission Act
in June
, all seriously injured veterans are now eligible to apply for the Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers program. Prior to the passage of the VA Mission Act, only veterans injured on September 11, 2001 or after were eligible.
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT: SF BAY AREA EVENTS
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Tech Tools for Caregivers
This workshop will offer a practical overview of how technology tools may help family caregivers provide care for a frail or ill family member, partner, relative, friend, or spouse at home. Technology products like smart phone apps, communication aids, in-home sensors, and webcams can help make a home safer, and reduce the caregiving workload. The class will include information on how to determine what your needs are, the costs of tech tools, privacy considerations, and ease of use.
When:
Monday,
July 30
, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
800 Foster City Boulevard, Foster City 94404
Cost:
No charge
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT: SF BAY AREA PARTNER EVENTS
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Caregivers Matter: A Day to Support Families
The Bedford Center, a program of
Choice In Aging
, is hosting a free day-long family caregiver conference. Join fellow caregivers in meditation and relaxation exercises, and learn about self-care, community-based care, and Medi-Cal.
When:
Saturday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
1811 C Street, Antioch 94509
Cost:
No charge
The program includes a complementary lunch. Please RSVP to register.
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End Game Screening and Panel Discussion
End Game
is a short documentary film directed by Academy Award winners Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein. End Game follows palliative care doctors, nurses, social workers, and chaplains as they guide patients and their families through choices that will profoundly change the course of their lives in the time they have left.
A panel and Q&A will follow the screening. Light refreshments will be provided.
When:
Wednesday, June 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Enright Room —
1st Floor
2333 Buchanan Street, San Francisco 94115
Cost:
No charge
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Published monthly, this e-newsletter focuses on legislation and policy, caregiving research, and media coverage of caregiving issues. The recent, issue is available
here.
Visit the
archive
for past issues and click
here
to subscribe.
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Graduate Student Research
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OUR SUPPORTERS: THANK YOU!
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We would like to take a moment to extend a warm thank you to the many generous supporters who make the work we do possible through thoughtful donations to Family Caregiver Alliance.
FCA has led the way in supporting family caregivers for over 35 years.
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NEW
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Connections Credits
Editors
Calvin Hu
Francesca Pera
Contributors
Kathleen Kelly
Calvin Hu
Lana Sheridan
Michelle Venegas
Leah Eskenazi
Executive Director
Kathleen Kelly
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FCA Board of Directors
President
Jacquelyn Kung
Vice-President
Dan Lieberman
Treasurer
Wyatt Ritchie
Secretary
Kathleen Raffel
Athan Bezaitis
Catherine Lelong
Rajiv Mehta
Chris Park
Scott Peifer
Celine Takatsuno
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