The Emotional Side of Caregiving Join us for “The Emotional Side of Caregiving,” a special Lunch and Learn event where we’ll explore the often-overlooked feelings of stress, guilt, grief, and compassion fatigue that many caregivers experience. Participants will discover practical strategies for managing stress and maintaining emotional balance. Read more
19th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Advancing Dementia Caregiving The 19th annual Katz Policy Lecture examines groundbreaking research and innovations in dementia care. Dr. David Reuben, Archstone Professor at UCLA and leading expert on aging and dementia care, discusses comprehensive dementia care, provides updates on the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) payment model, and presents findings from the Dementia-Care Study (D-CARE), Lastly, Dr. Reuben highlights future directions in dementia care policy and research. Read more
A Personal Journey Through Caregiving for a Loved One with Early Onset Dementia Dementia Friendly Week in Cleveland Heights is a time to learn, connect, and come together in support of those affected by dementia. Hosted annually by Heights Libraries, this weeklong event features workshops, book talks and educational programs like Dementia Friends sessions. It’s about more than information: it’s about building a community that understands and supports individuals with dementia and their caregivers. For Nancy Levin, Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, the mission of Dementia Friendly Week is deeply personal. Read more
Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers Join us for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies for recruiting and engaging family and friend caregivers and people living with dementia in evidence-based dementia care programs. This session highlights marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites. Read more
A Quick Intro to the GUIDE Model for Health Professionals GUIDE is well positioned to improve health outcomes by encouraging use of community resources, offering caregiver education to improve competence and confidence, and enhancing access to medical and behavioral specialists, along with seamless coordination of healthcare and support services. Read more
Hygiene Tips for Caregivers: Promoting Dignity and Comfort Caring for an older adult who struggles with personal hygiene can be challenging, both physically and emotionally. Some older adults may have physical limitations that make it hard to keep up with hygiene, while others may not recognize their needs or feel resistant to assistance. In either case, the situation can easily turn difficult for caregivers if not dealt with, and the longer a loved one goes without problem care being taken, the greater likelihood that a complication will arise from an unsanitary environment. Read more
Balancing Your Caregiving: Prioritizing Self-Care While Supporting Your Loved One Caregiving is an inherently demanding role because it involves caring for two individuals: not only the person you provide care for, but also yourself. This dual responsibility makes the role uniquely challenging, requiring you to balance the needs of your loved one with your own well-being. When you introduce family dynamics into this equation, the... Read more
A new GUIDE for Caregivers The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) estimates that dementia affects more than 6.7 million Americans. Many of those people have multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease or Parkinson’s. This may mean increased rates of hospitalization and fragmented care. Caring for a loved one can become complex and exhausting for the caregiver.... Read more
Best Programs for Caregiving Best Programs for Caregiving is a first-of-its kind, free online database that offers family and friend caregivers detailed information about proven dementia care programs that are available in your own community. Read more
Supporting LGBTQ+ Older Adults: Tips for Caregivers As our population ages and society continually evolves, awareness of the diverse needs of different communities of older adults has increased. LGBTQ+ rights have undergone some major changes over the past few decades, and while there have been great triumphs, there have been many challenges as well, including some that are particular to older individuals. Caregivers must be aware of these specific challenges and provide holistic, inclusive support to ensure the well-being of their LGBTQ+ older loved ones. Here are key considerations and strategies for caregivers dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ older adults. Read more
