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Good morning,
September is the month of back-to-school events, pumpkin spice and the first of autumn's changing leaves. And for those of us in the public health and health care space, it’s also the time of several important observance days:
- World Alzheimer’s Month
- World Dementia Awareness Month
- Sept 13 – National Dementia Caregivers Day
These observances are a great opportunity to spread awareness, share resources, and provide support to those living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias—and support their caregivers as well.
For 40+ years, Family Caregiver Alliance has worked to improve the quality of life for family caregivers, providing direct services to 260,000+ family caregivers in the SF Bay Area and helping more than 21 million family caregivers and professionals worldwide through our resource-rich website.
Working with providers like you, we look forward to helping even more caregivers! Please consider passing our newsletter or info along to other providers, as well as family caregivers who may need expert support.
Take good care and thanks for all you do!
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Thank you,
Family Caregiver Alliance
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Great News for Your Spanish-Speaking Clients |
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FCA recently launched “¿Que Pasa?,” a Spanish language newsletter focused on information and resources relevant to family caregivers in the SF Bay Area. The third edition includes information on respite, an introduction to our staff member Tatiana Mariscal, Program Specialist, and a list of free events for all caregivers.
¿Qué Pasa? Es un nuevo boletín electrónico enfocado en información y recursos relevantes a los cuidadores familiares de adultos del Área de la Bahía de San Francisco. La tercera edición incluye información sobre respiro (respite), el autocuidado, la presentación de Tatiana Mariscal, Especialista de programa, y una lista de eventos gratuitos para todos los cuidadores.
¿Qué Pasa? Será publicado bimensual y para suscribirte, haz clic aquí.
(¿Qué Pasa? will be published bimonthly and to subscribe, click here.)
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Upcoming Classes and Events |
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We've updated our calendar with more web-based classes and events for family caregivers—and some for providers! All events are free.
Caregivers Count! 11th Annual Conference — Sept 11, 18, 25 & Oct 2, 10am-12pm (PT) Designed for family and friend caregivers, this online conference features experts covering a range of caregiving topics. Full info & registration here.
Let's Get Away, Together — Tuesdays, Sept 14, 21 & 28, 11am-12pm (PT) A virtual group travel series featuring local culture and creative activities. Full info & registration here.
Chair Yoga for Self Care and Self Love with Yoga4Caregivers — Weds, Sept 29, 11am-12pm (PT) Discover how slow, mindful yoga can support self-care and improve well-being. Full info & registration here.
Caregiving 101 (Spanish) — Oct 8, 12pm-1:30pm (PT) An intro-to-caregiving class for Spanish-speaking family caregivers living in the 6 SF Bay Area counties. Full info & registration here.
Younger Adult Family Caregivers — A Discussion with Aisha Adkins and Jenn Chan (webinar) The recording of this lively and informative webinar is now available here.
Free training for health and social service providers: "Increasing Access to Dementia Capable Care for the LGBTQ Community" — Free training sessions for providers who want to learn best practices in providing culturally competent care to LGBTQ seniors living with dementia and their caregivers. Download the flyer for full info & registration information.
To see our full calendar of classes, webinars and events, click here.
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New Website Feature: "Caring for Another" vs. "Caring for Yourself" |
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FCA’s website has hundreds of free resources to help family caregivers better care for their care recipients. But did you know that we also have dozens and dozens of resources devoted to helping caregivers take better care of themselves? (And in multiple languages, no less!).
Our newly redesigned website makes it easier than ever for caregivers to find exactly what they’re looking for. Under “Caregiver Resources” on the home page (up top) they can simply choose “Caring for Another” or “Caring for Yourself” to access the most helpful info.
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Our Most-Asked Questions from Caregivers |
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Do you get questions from clients and patients about caregiving? So do we!
Point them to our FAQs page for valuable info and resources. They’ll find answers to the most common questions we receive about caregiving, such as:
- Can I get paid to care for a family member?
- How can I find respite care?
- How can I help my family member if I don’t live nearby?
- Where can I get more information on assisted living facilities and nursing homes?
In addition to our FAQs, caregivers will find a ton of valuable, high-quality information just by exploring our website. You can also give them our 2-page info sheet for a summary of our free and low-cost support and services to start.
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We’re looking for qualified and interested applicants to fill a current opening in our San Francisco office for a Family Consultant/Social Worker. FCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Please click here for more information or to apply. Feel free to share with your network!
We're also looking for therapists! FCA is looking for licensed therapists in private practice with skill and interest in working with family caregivers, especially those who are bilingual in Spanish or Chinese. Contracted therapists provide a brief therapy model of 6-8 sessions focused on caregiving issue with FCA clients in need of additional support. If interested or for more information, please email Christina Irving, our Client Services Director, at cirving@caregiver.org.
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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
(extension 331)
Email
Fax a referral to
(415) 434-3508
Download the referral fax 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 2-3 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 newsletter (designed for family and friend 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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