Caregivers
and care recipients struggle to get to the polls, which is
why Caring
Across Generations is helping caregivers
vote. Having trouble finding childcare, the accessibility of
polling places, transportation, and care workers and their
recipients living in different places can all make it difficult
for caregivers to vote! Research from Caring Across
Generation shows 66% of the US population is a current or
former caregiver (~2 million of 3.8 million) and of that, 1 in 5
said their caregiving responsibilities interfere with their civic
engagement, including voting. Caring
Across wants to make sure that caregivers have what they need to
make their voting plan. Click the red link below for a voter
guide to help caregivers and people receiving long-term
support decide how and when they’re going to vote. Check out
the guide to see our checklists for everything you need to keep
in mind when you get ready to vote. Remember
that election day is November 3rd! |
|
Factoring
in Caregivers Adds Value to a Tele-health Program |
|
"According to a May 2020 study released by
the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and the AARP, the
number of family caregivers in the US has increased by 9.5
million in the last five years, due in part to an older
generation that wants to stay at home and healthcare costs that
prevent families from putting loved ones in an assisted living
facility or even hiring help around the home. ... 'As we face a global pandemic, we’re relying
on friends and family to care for the older adults and people
living with disabilities in our lives,' C. Grace Whiting,
JD, the NAC’s president and CEO, said in a press release
accompanying the report. 'Caregivers are essential to the
nation’s public health, and the magnitude of millions of
Americans providing unpaid care means that supporting caregivers
can no longer be ignored.' Those numbers are pushing healthcare providers,
the payer industry and even vendors to explore tele-health and
mHealth tools and services that address caregiver needs." From:
MHealthIntelligence | October 16, 2020 |
|
CNRI Receives NIH Grant for Palliative Care
Study "The
National Institute of Health (NIH) has awarded $500,875 to the
Children’s National Research Institute (CNRI), the academic arm
of Children’s National Hospital, to support a new study
examining the palliative care needs of children living with
rare genetic diseases. I This
is the first study of families of children with genetic and
metabolic conditions, termed collectively as rare diseases,
that is designed to intervene to support the well-being of
family caregivers and create advance care plans for future
medical decision making. In the United States, a rare disease
is defined as a particular condition affecting fewer than
200,000 people. Pediatric patients with rare diseases
experience high mortality rates, with 30 percent not living to
see their fifth birthday." From:
Innovation District | October 16, 2020 | |
| Companies Expanding Family Care Leave Due To
COVID-19 "Nearly
60% of employees working for large U.S. companies are spending
increased time on childcare and family caregiving since the
outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new joint study
commissioned by S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and AARP. Released
today, the report, entitled Something's
Gotta Give, analyzes the U.S. private sector's adoption of
family leave and flexible policies in the aftermath of the
COVID-19 pandemic. I Survey
data from 1,600 employees of companies with more than 1,000
employees was used to compile the report. According to the findings,
while COVID-19 could drastically accelerate expansion of family
care leave and flexible work policies in corporate
America." From:
S&P Global; AARP | October 19, 2020 | |
|
|
Emotional
Stress of Caregiving |
|
Did you
know that nearly 4 in 10 caregivers consider their caregiving
situation to be highly stressful? According to NAC and
AARP's Caregiving
in the U.S. 2020, 36 percent of survey
respondents reported experiencing stress as 4 or 5 on a 5-point
scale. The report also indicates that when caregivers feel alone,
72 percent report feeling high emotional stress, compared to just
24 percent of those who do not feel alone. This statistic is
especially pertient as many caregivers are experiencing social
isolation and loneliness in the midst of the COVID-19
pandemic. While
this report is the most recent report in NAC and AARP's trended
research series, the report was conducted prior to the global
pandemic. More recent research, for example from the Rosalind
Carter Institute on Caregiving, highlights the increased stress
caregivers are experiencing during the pandemic. RCI's October
2020 report, Caregiving
in Crisis, found that "83% of caregivers surveyed reported
increased stress related to caregiving since the start of the
COVID-19 pandemic." Stress
is one of many critical challenges that caregivers face. Of three
national policies or programs presented to caregivers as
potential ways to help them in the Caregiving in the U.S. 2020
survey, 68% of caregivers would find an income tax credit
helpful, while a similar percentage would find a program to pay
caregivers for some hours of their care helpful, and
more than half feel a partially paid leave of absence from
work would be helpful. |
|
Caregiver's Rest Conference November 11, 2020 | 11 AM - 2 PM
EST Join
Caregiver's Respite for the 15th Caregiver’s Rest
Conference, coming up on November 11th, 2020 This year’s theme is
‘A Time To Share’, and participants will reflect on the past
ten years to remember all the support, resources, guidance, and
friendship the organization has shared together along the
way. |
|
Medicaid Supports for Family Caregivers November 12, 2020 | 1 - 2 PM EST This
webinar, hosted by the National Academy for State Health Policy’s
(NASHP) RAISE Family Caregiver Resource and Dissemination Center
and funded by The John A. Hartford Foundation, will explore how
family caregiving impacts state Medicaid programs and the role
Medicaid plays – and could play – in supporting family
caregivers. |
|
Accessing Services and Supports During a Pandemic November 12, 2020 | 2 - 3:30 PM EST Are you
a caregiver of someone who has a chronic disease, disability, or
health condition? Join NAC, the Diverse Elders Coalition, and
Sage on November 12th for a webinar on Accessing Services and
Supports During a Pandemic. |
|
PAST
WEBINAR The Impact of Osteoporosis and Fractures on the
African American Community October 19, 2020 The
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and the National Caucus
and Center on Black Aging hosted a webinar on October 19th for
patients and caregivers to discuss the risk of bone loss and
osteoporosis in the Black and African American community. The panel
of experts shared information about the basics of bone health and
fractures, the impact of osteoporotic fractures in the Black and
African American community, and practical steps people can take
to protect their bone health as part of healthy aging. Click
the red link below to download the presentation! |
|
UPCOMING
AWARDS AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Adira's Fall 2020 Pervasive Needs Grants Adira
Foundation launched its second round of competitive funding, the
Fall 2020 Pervasive Needs Grants. The program offers funding in
direct response to priorities named by people impacted by ALS
(amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Alzheimer’s disease,
Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
The Fall 2020 Pervasive Needs Grants will award at least $250,000
around three priorities: improving caregiver mental health,
easing the coordination of care, and sharing the resources within
communities. These three issues topped the list of problems named
by grantees from Adira’s first funding round this spring—Adira’s
Fast-Track Grant Response to COVID-19. Click
the red link below to learn more and apply. The
National Alliance for Caregiving is proud to be partnering with
the Adira Foundation in an upcoming project to connect caregivers
and professionals with resources to support caregivers. Stay
tuned for the launch of this project, as part of Adira’s
Fast-Track Grant Response to COVID-19, in November! |
|
Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards Deadline: November 16, 2020 The Innovations
in Alzheimer's Disease Caregiving Awards program
promotes innovation in the field of Alzheimer's disease
caregiving by recognizing and rewarding organizations that lead
the way in addressing the needs of Alzheimer’s caregivers. In
2020, one award of $20,000 will be given in each of the following
three categories: (1) Creative Expression; (2)
Diverse/Multicultural Communities; (3) Public Policy. Click
the red link below to learn about eligibility requirements and
how to apply. |
|
Getting
Your Flu Shot is More Important Than Ever The Centers
for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
wants to remind you that flu shots are covered by Medicare. The
flu can have serious complications, especially for people with
diabetes, heart disease, and other medical conditions. Getting
your shot can help you stay healthy, protect others, and
stop the spread. |
|
Medicare Resources from Healthline Healthline now
has Medicare answers for older adults and their
caregivers, including: · Doctors that
Accept Medicare Near You · Medicare Savings
Account · Medicare vs
Medicaid Healthline
also offers several helpful e-newsletters that could help
you and your care recipient stay healthy, including a newsletter
guide for those new to Medicare or those hoping to maximize their
savings with Medicare. Sign up with the red link below. I I | |
| 
| Taking
care of yourself means taking time for yourself. This has been a
difficult time lately, and emotions can be complex. You may be
feeling sad, worried, or stressed. HowRightNow is a new initative
to help address people’s feelings of grief, loss, and worry and
support them in building resiliency throughout the pandemic and
beyond. For resources, inspiration, or to learn more, visit howrightnow.org. |
|
FOLLOW US
TO STAY CURRENT ON CAREGIVING! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
