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Good morning,

 

As we wrap up 2022, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the many partners we worked with this year to bring support, resources and services to so many family caregivers. Because of you, we’ve been able to strengthen caregiver assistance at the local, regional and national levels through collaborative programs and initiatives.


In this issue, we’re highlighting just a few of this year’s partnership projects (you can read about even more in our 2022 Impact Report).


We’re also sharing a round-up of local organizations/resources that serve family caregivers and their care recipients, low-income families and others in need. These organizations are doing incredible work in their communities, and we hope that by highlighting them here, we can help make meaningful connections for your organization and work.


We feel so grateful to share and be part of this wonderful provider community. Thank you for all you do for your patients, clients and communities!


We wish you a safe and happy holiday season!





Thank you,


Family Caregiver Alliance

Upcoming Classes & Events

Introducing new classes and webinars for family caregivers and providers: 


  • There Must Be a Better Way Than This — January 23. This workshop offers tips for understanding and communicating with someone affected by dementiaClass open to San Francisco Bay Area caregivers only. Full info and registration here


  • 與您的醫生溝通的技巧 (How to Talk to Your Doctor) — February 10. In this ALL-NEW Chinese-language class, participants will learn communication skills that will help them communicate with doctors and health care professionals. Full info and registration here


All classes are free. Bookmark our calendar to stay up to date on upcoming classes, webinars and events.

A Year of Partnerships

Looking back on 2022, we feel proud about the number of family caregivers we were able to support and serve. That number was made possible by the incredible peer organizations and partners we collaborated with to improve the lives of caregivers. Here are just a few of those projects and partners—check out our 2022 Impact Report to see more!






Interested in partnering with FCA? Contact Julian Leus, our community engagement specialist, to find out more!

Connecting Peer Organizations

We hope you'll check out these organizations and add them to your resources list for your clients/patients or as potential organizational partners. These organizations are based in San Francisco County—in future issues, we will share resources across the Bay Area's other five counties:


  • Legal Aid at Work — This nonprofit legal services organization has been assisting low-income working families for more than 100 years with free legal info, clinics, helplines, individualized assistance and more.


  • Stepping Stone — As the largest Adult Day Health Care in San Francisco, SteppingStone helps older adults and adults with disabilities maintain their health and independence.


  • Kimochi — Provides culturally sensitive, Japanese language-based programs and services to seniors and their families, including transportation, referral and outreach services, activities, meals, residential and respite care, social day care and more.


  • Self-Help for the Elderly — Through a wide variety of services, this non-profit provides assistance, support and devoted care to seniors to promote their independence, dignity, health and self-worth.



  • Community Tech Network — In its goal to transform lives through digital literacy, CTN helps adults of all ages decrease social isolation, improve workforce readiness skills, better access health resources, and more fully participate in the digital world.



Family Caregiver Services by State

Now, finding caregiver resources by state is easier than ever! We recently revamped our Family Caregiver Services by State online tool, enabling family caregivers, providers and others to easily locate public, nonprofit and private programs and services nearest to the caregiver’s care recipient—no matter where they reside. Explore this comprehensive tool here.

Meet Our 2022 Champions of Caregivers

In November, as part of National Family Caregivers Month, we were thrilled to announce our 2022 Champion of Caregivers Awardees—three outstanding individuals whose work has and continues to improve the lives of family caregivers and their care recipients.


This year’s awardees are Jenn ChanCEO and Founder of Senior Shower ProjectDolores Gallagher-ThompsonEmerita Professor of Research in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University School of Medicine; and Katie Maslow, Visiting Scholar at the Gerontological Society of America. In keeping with our National Family Caregivers Month theme of “Supporting a Diversity of Caregivers,” this year's champions are making a critical difference in the lives of caregivers from a diversity of backgrounds, communities, cultures and identities. Read more here.


Get in Touch Today
Connect caregivers to personalized support & caregiving resources

>> Contact us:


Phone

(800) 445-8106 toll free

(415) 434-3388 (ext. 331)


Email

info@caregiver.org


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Download the fax referral form here

>> 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.

Stay in the Know...

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 e-newsletter (designed for family and friend caregivers), ¿Que Pasa? boletin (our e-newsletter for Spanish-speaking caregivers), and our Caregiving Policy Digest newsletter (caregiving policy at the local, national and international levels).

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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