Introducing new classes and events for family caregivers, their care recipients and providers:

CLASSES & EVENTS

• Let's Get Away, Together! — Every Tuesday through February 24. Join us for the last two sessions of this popular virtual travel series as we explore the amazing world of hats and venture into caves! Full info and registration here.
• Caregiving 101 — February 18. Offers a general overview of what it means to be a family caregiver and how caregiving impacts one's overall health and well-being. Participants will also learn about respite, caregiver stress and ways to find additional help. Full info and registration here. (Bonus: this Q&A with Family Consultant Norell Wheeler, MPH/MBH, provides expert insights on how caregivers can gain their footing in this role—and how Caregiving 101 can help).
• FCA in the Community: Impact of Alzheimer's in Our Community — February 18. FCA joins the Alzheimer's Association and West Valley-Mission Community College District for this community event sharing the latest in Alzheimer's and dementia research, local community resources and a panel discussion on ways to build a brain healthy lifestyle. Registration required; full info and registration here.
• Dementia 101 — February 25. Provides a basic understanding of dementia and how it affects an individual, as well as tips for caregivers on how to cope with these changes. Full info and registration here.
• Film Screening and Q&A: Caregiver: A Love Story — February 25. This film tells the tale of one man struggling to care for his dying wife. When 59-year-old Bambi decides to forgo further treatment for her cancer and die at home, her husband Rick leaves his job to become her primary caregiver—a role for which he has no experience and little support. Join the director and FCA staff for a Q&A following the screening. Full info and registration here.
• Scams Targeting Older and Dependent Adults — February 26. Participants will learn about scams targeting older and dependent adults and come away with tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. They'll also gain understanding on elder and dependent adult abuse and learn a multidisciplinary approach to helping victims of neglect and/or crime. Full info and registration here.
• CAREgiving — 3 sessions: March 11, 18 and 25. This course is designed as three two-hour-long sessions focused on mindful caregiving. Weekly sessions are conducted live via Zoom and include a combination of instructional teaching, guided meditations, small group activities, and open conversation. A computer or tablet with a functional camera and microphone are necessary. Full info and registration here: session 1, session 2, session 3.

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

We hope to see you at this year's annual American Society on Aging conference taking place Monday, April 20, through Thursday, April 23, in Atlanta. On Aging 2026, with the theme "The Power of Belonging," will feature inspiring sessions, interactive events, networking opportunities and more.

Please join us on Wednesday, April 21, for our annual Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards Reception where we will honor the 2025 winners with program presentations, conversation, hors d'oeuvres and beverages. All are welcome!

Innovations in Alzheimer's Caregiving Awards Reception

• Date & time: April 21, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m.
• Location: Hyatt Regency Atlanta - Embassy C - 265 Peachtree Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30303

Learn more about the 2025 awardees here. See the full ASA conference program and registration here.

Our "Smart Caregiver Series by FCA" answers common questions asked by family caregivers across the country. Each piece features a real-life family caregiver question, practical guidance from our family support team, and helpful links to resources and support. Bookmark the page and share with your clients and patients! Topics include:



• Moving Mom across state lines
• Getting paid as a caregiver
• When you need a break
• Legal and financial planning
• What if something happens to YOU?
• Support for young caregivers
• Moving a spouse to residential care
• Long-distance caregiving
• Holiday caregiving

Bookmark the page here and check back for new letters and answers!

The new year brings new patients—many who are family caregivers themselves or have caregivers at home. As a health care provider, you're uniquely positioned to help prevent caregiver burnout by identifying these caregivers during patient visits.

Our Family Caregiver Screening Toolkit makes it simple. With just two questions, you can identify caregivers and immediately connect them with free resources and support. Everything you need to start helping caregivers today—streamlined for your limited time.

New California legislation ensures people with dementia have access to friends and family caregivers. Starting in January 2026, people with disabilities and/or cognitive impairment can have a friend or family caregiver stay with them as needed throughout the duration of their hospital visit. Read the Hospital Visitation Rights flyer for more information.

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!

... 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).