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

CLASSES & EVENTS

• When Disaster Strikes: How Family Caregivers Can Respond at Home — July 31. This is a a free, disaster-readiness webinar designed specifically for family caregivers. Our California emergency preparedness partner, Listos California, will share vital tips for caregivers supporting people with limited mobility, cognitive impairment or power-dependent medical equipment and refrigerated medication. The presentation will include a live Q&A. Full info and registration here.
• Cuando ocurre un desastre: cómo pueden responder los cuidadores familiares en casa (When Disaster Strikes: How Family Caregivers Can Respond at Home) — August 7. Spanish-language version of this free webinar on disaster preparedness designed specifically for family caregivers. Full info and registration here.
• Cómo preparar a tu familia para emergencias (How to Prepare Your Family for Emergencies) — August 16, in Menlo Park. Two in-person workshops held simultaneously in English and Spanish. Preparing for an emergency is important for those caregiving for others, including young children, people with limited mobility, and those with cognitive challenges. This in-person workshop helps caregivers prepare and keep their families safe. Space is limited—please register in advance. Full info and registration here.
• SAVE THE DATE: Dementia 101 — August 18. This webinar 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. Watch our calendar for full information and registration coming soon.  
• How to Prepare Your Family for Emergencies — August 30, in South San Francisco. This in-person workshop covers the same program as the August 16 session above (in English). Space is limited—please register in advance. Full info and registration here.
• 靜觀感恩體驗小組 (粵語進行) (Mindfulness and Gratitude Experiential Group) — 6 Thursdays, September 18 - October 23. Taught in Cantonese. Research suggests that practicing mindfulness can decrease stress, boost emotional stability, and improve the immune system and interpersonal relationships. This online workshop teaches mindfulness techniques caregivers can use to improve their well-being. Full info and registration here.

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

Family and friend caregivers play a crucial role in the care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease-related dementias, especially during transitions in care.

Our Just-in-Time tip sheets for caregivers offer helpful advice on how to communicate with hospital staff when the person they're caring for needs surgery, is hospitalized or ends up in the Emergency Department.

Each tip sheet includes:

• An introduction
• Vital information to communicate with staff
• Communication tips
• Critical questions for staff
• Additional information caregivers should have on hand

Visit this page to view or download three different tip sheets, each available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, and Chinese.

When sharing these resources with your caregiver clients, please remember to let them know that FCA has partnered with Tembo Health to offer caregivers comprehensive dementia care, including support services, coordination and medical care, through its innovative GUIDE program.

Mark your calendars for September! Now in its 15th year, the Caregivers Count Conference is a free annual event designed for families and friends who care for a loved one. It features expert speakers as well as senior service agencies sharing information about local supportive services. Held over three consecutive weeks, this year's conference comprises a 3-part series on Saturdays from 10am-12pm PT in September—with 2 sessions held over Zoom and one session held in-person:

• Sept 6 — Seven Questions About Transitions that Worry Caregivers (virtual)
• Sept 13 — Tailoring Care and Support Transitions (virtual)
• Sept 20 — Care Transitions and Technology (in-person)

Visit the conference website here and click here to register!

We are pleased to share that USAging has announced two new caregiving grant opportunities for Aging Network organizations. Grant funds can be used to:

• Implement, expand or enhance innovative caregiving programs and practices, or
• Evaluate existing caregiver navigation services.

The application deadline is August 1, 2025. If your organizations is interested in learning more, visit here for full information and application links.

Did you know that FCA publishes three newsletters in addition to this Provider e-News Update, each for a different audience? Check them out, subscribe, and share with your caregiver clients or other professionals in your network!

• Connections newsletter — Provides family caregivers with essential tips, articles, and advice for daily caregiving tasks, including the often-overlooked aspect of self-care. While the content benefits caregivers nationwide, featured events are specific to the six-county Bay Area region served by FCA's Caregiver Resource Center.

• ¿Que Pasa? Boletin — Provides Spanish-speaking family caregivers with important information about FCA services, useful tips for daily caregiving tasks, and guidance on self-care.

• Caregiving Policy Digest — Published by Family Caregiver Alliance's National Center on Caregiving, this newsletter examines rapidly evolving caregiving policy at local, national, and international levels. It provides briefings on key legislation, innovative public programs, and the latest caregiving and long-term care policy developments nationwide and at state levels.

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).