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Good morning,
This month we join millions of others across the country in honoring two groups of people who deserve special thanks and recognition. The first is nurses — those everyday heroes improving the health, wellness and longevity of not only their patients but all of us. Please read on for more in our article below!
The second group is near and dear to our hearts and organizational mission: the 55.8 million Americans ages 65 and older.
May is Older Americans Month (OAM), an observance established in 1963 to recognize the contributions of older adults to our country and communities. It was also designated as a way to bring awareness to the challenges Americans faced in older age and improve their condition in society.
In the 61 years since OAM's designation, policy and public health measures have grown alongside non-profit and community-based organizations serving older adults — all focused on improving the lives of older Americans. And while much has been accomplished, there is always more we can do!
In FCA's 40+ years, we've worked with caregivers of all ages — in fact, this year they've ranged in age from 22 to 96! We are in awe of all of them and the many other caregivers across the country, but for OAM we'd like to especially honor the older Americans who are actively caregiving for a friend or family member. Their contributions, commitment and generosity are admirable and incredibly valuable!
This month, please join us in recognizing and celebrating the older Americans among us. And read on for a round-up of resources designed for them and the caregivers who support them!
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Thank you,
Family Caregiver Alliance
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Upcoming Classes & Events | |
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Introducing new classes and events for family caregivers, their care recipients and providers:
CLASSES & EVENTS
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Take Charge! Advance Care Planning — May 30. Advance care planning is a process, not an event, and is planning for future care based on a person's values, beliefs, preferences, and specific medical issues. Participants will learn the basics and take the first steps in this important process. Presented by Mission Hospice & Home Care. Full info and registration here.
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Fremont Retreat — June 7. FCA and the City of Fremont are pleased to offer a one-day retreat designed for the family caregiver. Includes complimentary breakfast and lunch, educational presentations and a therapeutic group activity. Located in the historic Mission San Jose district of Fremont. Full info and registration here.
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Alzheimer's and the LGBTQ+ Community: Enhancing Dementia Care — June 11. In this session, participants will learn about Alzheimer's and dementia, understand the needs and challenges unique to the LGBTQ+ community and share recommendations for working with LGBTQ+ individuals living with dementia, including how and where to access community resources. This program is intended for people caring for LGBTQ elders with dementia including love ones. Grab the flyer here; full info and registration here.
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Let's Get Away, Together! — Tuesdays at 1pm from June 18 to August 6. Mark your calendars for our upcoming SUMMER series — which will be the 20th series of Let's Get Away, Together! Topics to be announced soon on our FCA Events & Classes calendar.
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Celebrating Older Americans Month | |
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The theme for this year's OAM is "Powered by Connection," in recognition of the importance of social connections, friendships and meaningful relationships on health and well-being.
When relationships and social connections dwindle, isolation and loneliness can easily set in. This can affect not only older adults but also the family caregivers who care for them.
FCA offers abundant resources for caregivers and those they care for to help find connection, support and actionable steps to improve their mental and physical health and well-being:
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From our Caregiver Resources Page, click on Caring for Yourself, where caregivers can find dozens of articles, resources and webinars to boost their mental health. Some of our all-time most popular resources are:
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Visit our Support Groups page to check out available support groups offering caregivers an opportunity to connect with others, share their experiences and find community. Please note we have groups designed for young adult caregivers and LGBTQ caregivers.
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Caregivers can always reach out to FCA by phone or online for personalized support, resources and expert assistance.
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Honoring and Thanking Nurses | |
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This is National Nurses Month, a time to honor and celebrate nurses and the invaluable work they do. From ER rooms and pediatric offices to discharge desks, community health organizations and research centers, nurses play a vital role in improving and promoting the health of individuals and the pubic. We salute their innumerable contributions and thank them for their dedication, commitment and patient-centered care every day!
If you're a nurse, we thank you! We also invite you to check out our family caregiver screening toolkit. It provides two easy questions to identify caregivers among your patients and clients — and connects them with free, expert resources to better support them.
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Get in Touch Today
Connect caregivers to personalized support & caregiving resources
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>> Contact us:
Phone
(800) 445-8106 toll free
(415) 434-3388 (ext. 331)
Email
info@caregiver.org
Fax a referral to
(415) 434-3508
Download the fax referral form here
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>> 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.
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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). | |
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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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