Connect your patients' or clients' caregivers to 1:1 support
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Good afternoon,
This National Family Caregivers Month, Family Caregiver Alliance is launching a monthlong effort to engage community members and organizations in better supporting America’s 53M family caregivers. And we’re inviting health care providers—as a crucial force for community health—to join us!
AARP’s latest report on caregiving in the U.S. reveals that caregivers are struggling; but it also suggests a key opportunity for providers in helping caregivers: that of connection and conversation. Consider that:
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Of those family caregivers who receive help/info about caregiving, 55% receive it from a health care provider
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Fewer than 1 in 3 caregivers was asked by their provider about their care recipients’ needs
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Just 13% were asked what they needed for their own self-care
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Many caregivers reported wanting to have these conversations with providers
What’s clear is that caregivers trust their providers; but many aren't having the conversations they need to about caregiving. To help spark the dialogue, we’ve created the Family Caregiver Screening Toolkit—a resource that will help you identify family caregivers quickly and connect them with resources.
Download yours today and please share with other providers in your network. Working together, we can help our communities' family caregivers—who give so much to others!
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Thank you,
Family Caregiver Alliance
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Family Caregiver Screening Toolkit |
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This toolkit enables providers to help caregivers in a meaningful way.
Central to the kit is a 2-question screening sheet that makes identifying family caregivers quick and easy. There’s also a takeaway for caregivers of top-rated resources, tools and info for further assistance.
The kit is for all health care professionals, including PCPs, nurses, geriatricians, neurologists, physical therapists, case managers, medical assistants and specialty providers.
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Graphics for National Family Caregivers Month |
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This month, join us online in celebrating our nation’s family caregivers! You'll find free, ready-to-download social media graphics for your Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter accounts in both the screening toolkit and also on a download page here.
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More Resources, Info & Events |
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Our November calendar is full of online events, classes and gatherings for caregivers. We've also created a National Family Caregivers Month web page, full of resources, tools and links for caregivers, providers and community members. Featured items include:
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"Celebrating Family Caregivers" event — Saturday, Nov 13, 10am (PT) Hosted by the California Caregiver Resource Centers, this event celebrates caregivers and highlights the support and resources available throughout the state of CA. Register here.
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Let's Get Away, Together — Every Tuesday through Dec 21, 1pm (PT) A virtual group travel series featuring local culture and creative activities from around the world. Full info & registration here.
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"Caregiving During the Holidays" — Weds, Nov 17, 12pm (PT) Focuses on caregiving stress around the holidays—how caregivers can boost their own health and well-being. Full info & registration here.
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"Caregiver Party! Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month" — Nov 22, 11am (PT) A special party celebrating the nation's caregivers! Featuring fun and celebration, there will be dancing, games and a few surprises. Full info & registration here.
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"6 Reasons to Screen" (article) — Covers the obvious and not-so-obvious reasons that screening for family caregivers is a win-win. Read here.
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"Better Together: Serving More Caregivers Through Community Partnerships" (article) — Learn more about the crucial role professional partnerships play in increasing caregiver support here.
Visit our full calendar of classes, webinars and events here.
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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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