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Dear Friends:
FCA is located in San Francisco and provides direct services to caregivers in the San Francisco Bay Area. We also have extensive resources for those living in other areas of the country. FCA’s Services by State tool can help caregivers locate local public, nonprofit, and private programs and services. Resources include government health and disability programs, legal resources, disease-specific organizations, and more. Caregiving is challenging, so we hope you will take advantage of the available resources offering help.
Sincerely,
Calvin Hu
Education Coordinator
edprograms@caregiver.org
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“I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”
— Thomas A. Edison
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Family Caregiver Respite Retreat in Fremont California
Please join FCA and the City of Fremont for a one-day retreat designed especially for you, the family caregiver. Enjoy a visit to Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, located in the historic Mission San Jose district of Fremont. The tree lined campus includes a newly restored home from 1885, the largest mission-era olive grove in California, a labyrinth, and numerous gardens and green spaces throughout. You’ll enjoy a complimentary breakfast and lunch, educational presentations for caregivers, a therapeutic group activity, and a chance to share your experiences with other family caregivers.
When: Friday, June 7-- 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Where: Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, 43326 Mission Circle, Fremont, CA 94539
Cost: No charge
Registration: Click here
This retreat is open to family caregivers.
This program is presented by the City of Fremont in collaboration with Family Caregiver Alliance with additional funding by Alameda County Department of Adult and Aging Services and the California Department of Aging.
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FCA is Hiring: Product Manager CareNav Health
Are you passionate about product management, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are eager to drive the success of innovative products within a mission-driven nonprofit? FCA is seeking a talented and driven Product Manager for CareNav Health to join our team. As a Product Manager at FCA, you will play a crucial role in driving the development and success of CareNav Health. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product strategy, prioritize features, and ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and a passion for creating exceptional user experiences.
For more information or to apply, please click here.
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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.
To learn more, click here or register here.
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Dementia, Caregiving and Controlling Frustration
Frustration is a normal response to the very difficult job of dementia caregiving. However, extreme frustration is physiologically and mentally unhealthy, and can even lead to being physically or verbally aggressive. This FCA Fact Sheet will discuss some of the warning signs of frustration, how to remain calm, how to modify your thoughts, and other strategies to keep frustration under control.
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Stroke
A stroke is a type of brain injury caused by reduced or lack of blood supply to the brain. Without blood, the brain is deprived of oxygen and brain cells die within minutes. A stroke is considered a medical emergency and requires immediate diagnosis and treatment. FCA's Fact Sheet on stroke explains the major types, symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and after-effects.
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Taking Care of YOU: Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Self-care is an important, and often overlooked, aspect of caregiving. Practicing self-care will help with mental, emotional, and physical health and will also benefit the person for whom you are providing care. Reading Taking Care of YOU is a useful first step in practicing self-care. Some of the topics covered in this fact sheet include identifying personal barriers, reducing stress, seeking goals, and starting to exercise.
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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 June events, please click here.
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Elder Abuse Is Easy to Miss
Elder abuse is a common crime that is estimated to strike about 10% of all people over the age of 65. Despite the prevalence of this type of crime, the signs that a family member, spouse, friend, or relative are being victimized may not be obvious. Leida Snow, writing for Next Avenue, explains the types of elder abuse, and why abuse may go unnoticed.
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I Took Care Of My Mother Until She Died At 100 And Was Burned Out. I Expected To Feel Free, But I Don't.
For many family caregivers, there is the expectation that once caregiving ends, everything will return to normal. Life will resemble what it was before taking on caregiving responsibilities. In an essay for Business Insider, Lorraine Duffy Merkl shares her caregiving journey, and highlights how difficult it has been for her to transition back to her old self, before she provided care.
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT:
FCA EVENTS
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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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June 18th
Let’s Travel Off the Beaten Path Again!
Join us for a journey to a lesser-known country and location!
June 25th
Let’s Explore Summer Traditions, Modern and Ancient!
July 2nd
Let’s Travel to and Explore Australia!
July 9th
Let’s Experience the Greatest Olympic Moments!
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July 16th
Let’s Explore American Artists!
July 23rd
Let’s Travel to Brazil!
July 30th
Let’s Examine Unusual and Creative Patents!
Happy Birthday, United States Patent Office!
August 6th
Let’s Travel to Hawaii!
Join us to celebrate our 50th state’s anniversary month!
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When: Tuesdays, June 18 to August 6, from 1 to 2 p.m. (Pacific time)
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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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.
Click here to view archived issues of Policy Digest.
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Professional 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!
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CONNECTIONS CREDITS
Editors: Calvin Hu, Al Martinez
Contributors: Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Calvin Hu, Ingrid Olivar, Leah Eskenazi
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President: Ian Tong
Vice President: Karen Sperling
Treasurer: Keely Stevenson
Secretary: Amanda Breeden Warner
Athan Bezaitis, Amber Christ, Deborah Kan, Shruti Kothari, Mary Ellen Kullman, Scott Peifer, Tiffany Riser, Wyatt Ritchie, Marda Stothers, Celine Takatsuno.
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