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Vol. 14, No. 1
January 2023
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Dear Friends:
A new year is upon us, and with it, the promise of new opportunities and a fresh start. For some of you, this marks your first year as a caregiver—for others, this is just one of many.
Regardless of how long you have been a caregiver, FCA is here to provide information and support. Our website offers fact sheets, videos, webinars, and support groups. You can also find us on social media for the latest articles about caregiving and news about caregiver advocacy locally and nationally. Now that another year has passed, we hope that you will not only continue to provide dedicated care to your family and friends, but to yourselves as well.
Sincerely,
Calvin Hu
Education Coordinator
edprograms@caregiver.org
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“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”
— Mark Twain
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2022 Winners of the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards
The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, Bader Philanthropies, Inc., and FCA are pleased to announce the winners of the Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards. These awards honor organizations that deliver a state-of-the-art program that addresses the needs of caregivers and those they care for living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition. Each program will receive $20,000 for their work.
The 2022 winners are: Amazing Grace Chorus – West Walker Academy - St. Paul, Minnesota (category- Creative Expression), Library Memory Project – Bridges Library System – Waukesha, Wisconsin (category- Creative Expression), and The Alter Program – Emory University School of Nursing - Atlanta, Georgia (category- Diverse/Multicultural Communities).
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Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards Reception in Atlanta
Join us in honoring the 2022 Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Award winners with program presentations, conversation, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages. All are welcome!
Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta, Regency V (lower level1 - Atrium Tower)
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Aging with Pride: Building a Caring Community Together
Join the Alzheimer’s Association and community partners including FCA for an in-person conference focused on learning, resources, and support for LGBTQIA+ caregivers and community members. Topics include: Dementia in the LGBTQ Community, The 10 Signs, and Overcoming Barriers: Caregivng While Black and Queer.
The conference will also feature a panel on community resources for caregivers, with presenters including FCA's Community Engagement Specialist Julian Leus.
When: Thursday, February 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon (PT)
Where: The California Endowment (Oakland office)
2000 Franklin Street, Oakland 94612
Cost: No charge
Registration: Click here
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Evaluation on the California Caregiver Resource Centers’ Service Delivery and System Change
Every year, the Family Caregiver Institute at the UC Davis School of Nursing analyzes data from the California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRCs- FCA is the San Francisco Bay Area CRC). FCA is pleased to share the results of this evaluation in a new report. This data provides important insight on the experiences, demographics, and needs of California family caregivers of adults with cognitive and physical disabilities -- and provides FCA with an additional resource to help us advocate for caregivers locally and nationally. Please click here for key findings from the report.
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Get Your Own Personalized Caregiving Resource Dashboard
Go online to complete a brief questionnaire and get a personal dashboard loaded with information that matches your unique caregiving needs. CareNav, our secure online service, offers quality information, support, and resources for family caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions such as Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s, and other illnesses.
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Cold Weather Safety for Older Adults
Hypothermia can occur when a person’s temperature drops to dangerous levels. This is because the body loses more heat than it produces. Older adults can be more vulnerable to hypothermia because of physiological changes brought on by age. To help caregivers of an older adult guard against the dangers of winter, the National Institute on Aging has written an article on cold weather safety describing the symptoms, signs, and consequences of hypothermia.
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Home Away From Home: Relocating Your Parents
Cognitive or physical decline in parents is often first noticed during holiday visits from adult children. An adult child may feel their parents are no longer able to live at home safely, but are unsure how to broach the subject. This FCA fact sheet provides an overview and steps for adult children who think the time has come to move their parents out of their home.
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Grief and Loss
Grief is the process of how to accept the unacceptable. Growing up, most of us thought of grief as something that happens after the death of a loved one. However, when a family member or friend is struck by a chronic illness or a cognitive impairment, grief is felt even before a physical passing. This fact sheet explains the symptoms, stages, and types of grief.
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Caregiver Resource Center Classes
The California Caregiver Resource Centers (CRC) serve families and caregivers of adults affected by chronic and debilitating health conditions (FCA is the San Francisco Bay Area CRC). FCA is now hosting a calendar of classes, workshops, and events compiled from each of the 11 CRCs and open to family caregivers across the country.
For more information on February's events, please click here.
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+Finding Home Care Help Through An App
Many family caregivers find it extremely challenging to provide all the needed care to a loved one. While hiring paid assistance is an option, the price of such a service is often out of reach for most families. Next Avenue’s Elizabeth Hewitt explores two apps (one from Finland), that try to provide paid caregiving help at a more reasonable price.
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How to Get Teens Involved in Family Caregiving
Sandwich generation caregivers are those adults who are providing care to both an older loved one and are also raising a child. This can be a very taxing situation for the parent(s) or guardian(s) if they are the sole provider of care in the household. AARP’s Cassandra Brooklyn gives tips on how to encourage teenage children to help with the family caregiving tasks while being mindful of the teenager’s needs.
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT:
FEVENTS
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Let’s Get Away Together
This series is comprised of interactive sessions with each week focusing on a new place or cultural activity, while incorporating storytelling, music, poetry writing, and/or a simple craft. Each session will include a follow-up message filled with tips, activities, and recipes for families to continue to enjoy after the virtual trip. The focus of each group is to explore a new world, experience a variety of engaging opportunities, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie and community.
Let’s Get Away Together is intended to be an enjoyable activity for family caregivers and the person they care for. Those receiving care who are able to participate in the discussion and activities are encouraged to attend with their family caregiver.
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January 31
Animals in Winter
Join us in learning interesting facts about animals that thrive in the coldest of conditions.
February 7
The British Invasion – The Beatles Arrive in America!
Join us as we relive the music of this legendary band.
February 14
Let’s Get Away Together: Let’s create Joyful Moments!
Join Meredith in exploring further the meaning of “Joy” through Hummingbird’s seven domains of wellness.
February 21
Let’s Get Away Together: Let’s celebrate Mardi Gras!
Explore the celebrations, meaning, traditions, and food of this colorful day with us!
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February 28
Let’s Get Away Together: Let’s go to Golden Gate Park!
Join FCA in uncovering hidden gems throughout San Francisco’s wonderful park!
March 7
Let’s Get Away Together: Let’s Celebrate Women in Art!
Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by experiencing art created by women!
March 14
Let’s Get Away Together: Let’s go to Canada!
Back by popular demand – Join us in an ENCORE presentation exploring more of Canada!
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When: Tuesdays, January 31 to March 14, from 1 to 2 p.m. (PT)
Where: Online
Cost: No charge
Registration: Click here
This class is funded by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, Sourcewise, and the California Department of Aging.
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與您的醫生溝通的技巧 (How to Talk to Your Doctor)
歡迎大家！我叫泰莎Tessa, 希望您能從這堂課中學到一些幫助您與醫生和醫護人員的溝通技巧 。
時間: 2月10日，星期四，下午4點至下午5點
費用: 不收費
註冊: 點擊這裡
聯絡: 曾泰莎姑娘, ttsang@caregiver.org, 415-434-3388
如何參與: www.zoom.us (登入 ID: 889 2393 4071, 密碼: 138219)
或致電– (669) 900-6833
本班只向灣區的家庭照顧者開放 ( 阿拉米達, 康特拉科斯塔, 馬林, 三藩市, 聖馬刁, 聖塔克拉拉郡) 。而且，本班最主要的目標對象為家庭人員，而不是公眾服務提供者。
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Tiene Que Haber Una Mejor Manera! (There Must be a Better Way Than This!)
Una clase gratuita para cuidadores de demencia. En esta clase de FCA aprenderá los siguientes consejos y estrategias sobre cómo: manejar comportamientos difíciles, como la demencia afecta el proceso y la capacidad de una persona para comprender y comunicarse, sentirse mas seguro en su papel como cuidador.
Hora: 24 febrero, 2 a 3 p. m. Hora del pacífico
Unirse a la reunión Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87490528106?pwd=d0tRb0N1WlFOajAvOXNoOFRxUGNLQT09
ID de reunión: 874 9052 8106
Código de acceso: 733461
Móvil con un toque
+16694449171,,87490528106# Estados Unidos
This class is funded by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, Sourcewise, and the California Department of Aging.
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+Los entresijos de Permiso Familiar Pagado y los derechos relacionados para los cuidadores (The Ins and Outs of Paid Family Leave and Related Rights for Caregivers)
Los entresijos de Permiso Familiar Pagado y los derechos relacionados para los cuidadores: La prestación de cuidados es un aspecto esencial de la vida de muchas personas, y el programa de Permiso Familiar Pagado de California puede ofrecer apoyo. Sin embargo, puede ser complicado saber cómo tomar un permiso pagado del trabajo mientras cuida a un miembro de la familia. Este seminario web de Legal Aid at Work explicará cómo solicitar el Permiso Familiar Pagado y cómo proteger su trabajo mientras toma un permiso para cuidar a sus seres queridos, incluidos consejos sobre cómo hablar con su empleador.
Hora: marzo 23, 12 a 1 p.m. Hora del pacífico
Para registrarse: haga clic aquí
This presentation is funded by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services, Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services, San Mateo County Aging and Adult Services, Sourcewise, and the California Department of Aging.
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Caregiving Policy Digest is a publication of the National Center on Caregiving, a program of Family Caregiver Alliance. The newsletter offers a fresh look at the rapidly changing world of caregiving policy―at the local, national, and international levels.
You’ll receive briefings on key legislation, news on innovative public programs, and the latest information on caregiving and long-term care policy at national and state levels. Subscribe here.
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Professional Research Listings
Graduate Student Research Listings
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Thank you!
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 40 years. Your donation makes all the difference!
You can also help support FCA by choosing us as your Amazon Smile charity.
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CONNECTIONS CREDITS
Editors: Calvin Hu, Al Martinez
Contributors: Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Calvin Hu, Lana Sheridan, Leah Eskenazi
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Scott Peifer
Vice-Presidents: Ian Tong, Catherine Lelong
Treasurer: Keely Stevenson
Secretary: Amanda Breeden Warner
Athan Bezaitis, Amber Christ, Deborah Kan, Shruti Kothari, Mary Ellen Kullman, Tiffany Riser, Wyatt Ritchie, Karen Sperling, Marda Stothers, Celine Takatsuno.
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