Empowering Public Health Agencies Nationwide to Foster Dementia Caregiving Programs

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Who We Are

Elevating dementia caregiving as a public health priority

Our mission is to support state, tribal and local public health agencies in developing strong dementia caregiving programming and initiatives.

Through collaboration and evidence-based strategies, we enhance caregiver support and help improve the quality of life for people living with dementia.

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What We Do

Contributing to public health solutions

Is your agency ready to expand its dementia caregiving programming? Are you looking for programs to support dementia caregivers in diverse cultural communities? Do you want to connect with other agencies doing similar work? Whatever you are looking for, we are here to help you grow your caregiving initiatives.

We can help your public health agency build a network to support and meet the needs of dementia caregivers in your community.

Assistance

We offer expert assistance to help you select the most effective approach.

Resources

We help you identify programs for caregivers and develop tools and materials your agency can use.

Collaboration

We help you connect with peers and partners who do similar work.

Our Resources

Empowering dementia caregivers: programs that work

Identifying and disseminating evidence-based programs and promising public health practices in dementia caregiving is a main goal of our Center. Visit our resource pages to find tools and information your agency can use to family dementia caregivers in your community.

Programs

Learn about evidence-based programs and find one that meets the needs of dementia caregivers in your community.

Resource Hub

Resource Hub

Find materials, tools and other resources to strengthen your caregiving programming and strategy.

Toolkits

Toolkits

Our toolkits offer guidance and actions for public health to strengthen the support infrastructure for caregivers in their community.

Upcoming Events

Dementia Caregiving and Public Health: Join the Conversation

Whether you are seeking knowledge, ideas or collaboration, our events are designed for public health professionals dedicated to supporting caregivers in their community. Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with public health colleagues doing similar work and learn from leading experts in the field.

Bridging Care: Training Providers to Integrate Family Caregivers into the Healthcare Team

Date May 21, 2025Time 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm CDTRegister: Click Here to Register

Family dementia caregivers are essential partners in the healthcare team. This webinar will share real-life experiences, and introduce the “Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams” (CAP-CT) curriculum for healthcare providers. We’ll hear from South Carolina and Oklahoma about their current provider and caregiver curricula, and how CAP-CT may sup...

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The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model: An Interactive Q&A Panel to Answer Your Questions

Date May 27, 2025Time 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm CDTRegister: Click Here to Register

This webinar is designed for people living with dementia, their families, and healthcare professionals, hosted by the Northstar Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program. Join an interdisciplinary panel for a discussion and Q&A on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' GUIDE Model—a collaborative care program for Medicare beneficiaries li...

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Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline Among Dementia Caregivers

Date June 12, 2025Time 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDTRegister: Click Here to Register

A learning and resource opportunity presented by the BOLD Centers on Dementia Risk Reduction and Dementia Caregiving. Join us for a conversation with experts as they discuss how caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia can lead to new or worsening health challenges for caregivers. Learn about the latest data on risk...

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