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

CLASSES & EVENTS

• Let's Get Away, Together! — Every Tuesday through September 30. Join us in this popular virtual travel series as we explore the Autumnal Equinox, Parks in Utah, and magnificent animals! 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.
• There Must Be a Better Way Than This! — November 13. This 2-hour class helps caregivers understand dementia and the challenging behaviors that can accompany it. Participants will come away with strategies to cope with these behaviors and better communicate with their care recipient. Full info here; registration coming soon.

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

The latest installment in our Smart Caregiving Series addresses a question from a caregiver who finds themselves in a common situation: caregiving across distance. This caregiver asks: "I just visited my parents back home. They seemed slower and more forgetful. They’re very independent but I’m worried. What can I do for them now?”

This practical resource provides resources and guidance that address the unique challenges that long-distance caregivers face. 

Read other Smart Caregiving articles here.

The application period for the Innovations in Alzheimer's Awards is now open! These awards recognize organizations that deliver state-of-the-art programs that address the needs of caregivers and those they care for with Alzheimer’s disease or a related condition. Now in its 18^th year, the Awards are supported by The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation, the RRF Foundation for Aging, and administered by FCA. They demonstrate both the value of community-based organizations’ innovative work in this area but also the lasting impact achieved by partners and funders working together to improve lives in new ways. 

Submission Deadline: Monday, October 20, 2025, 8pm PT

Three awards of $20,000 each will be given in the categories of Creative Expression, Increasing Access and Reducing Stigma, and Public Policy.

Read all about the awards here, including:

• Award category descriptions
• Previous award recipients
• Link to online application
• Application FAQs

We hope you consider applying—and please pass this Award info to other organizations in your peer community!

A cornerstone of Family Caregiver Alliance's approach to bringing expanded support and service to more family caregivers is by partnering with organizations aligned with our mission. We hope you share these programs and resources with your clients and patients:

FCA and Smart Patients have partnered to create a new Caregiver Community so that family caregivers can share, interact and learn from each other in a safe and supportive environment. No charge to join or participate. Check out the website and more information.

FCA and Tembo Health bring no-cost dementia care via Medicare's GUIDE program. This innovative partnership brings comprehensive dementia care directly into the homes of individuals living with dementia. Free to those with traditional Medicare. Check out the website and more information.

Join leaders, innovators and advocates from across the aging and caregiving fields at the 2025 Innovations in Caregiver Services and Supports Virtual Summit, taking place Thursday, September 18 from 1-4pm ET. This engaging, half-day event will highlight promising practices, emerging research and real-world solutions that are reshaping how we serve family caregivers. This free virtual gathering covers:

• Innovative programs being implemented across the country.
• Cutting-edge research shaping the future of caregiver services.
• Real-world strategies to strengthen support for family caregivers.

Go to the website for full information and to register.

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.

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