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Dementia Caregiving Resources

Evidence-Based Support for Communities

Identifying, translating, and disseminating research findings and evidence-based public health best practices in dementia caregiving is a main goal of the PHCOE-DC. This page contains a collection of materials, tools, and best-practices that public health agencies can use to support family members, friends, and other unpaid individuals who care for people living with dementia in their communities.

Experiences of Diverse Older Adults Living with Dementia

Experiences of Diverse Older Adults Living with Dementia

This webinar is intended to educate health care, social service, aging-focused professionals, and anyone interested in brain health about their unique experiences of diverse older adults and their care team in dealing with dementias and mild cognitive impairment.
Public Health and Faith – Part III

Public Health and Faith – Part III

This is the last installment of the “Public Health and Faith” webinar series. This session showcased the leading work of the Jewish Family Service of St. Paul, Minnesota, Arkansas Department of Health, and the Respite For All Foundation of Alabama. This webinar features more examples of ways in which public health can partner with faith institutions in their dementia caregiving efforts, and highlight the work faith-based organizations (FBOs) do to support people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.
Public Health and Faith – Part II

Public Health and Faith – Part II

This is the second installment of the “Public Health and Faith” webinar series. The session will highlight the work of The Balm in Gilead, Inc., a national leading organization that brings together public health and faith to improve the health of communities of color. It will also showcase the partnership with the faith community at the Tennessee Department of Health.

The goal of the series is to explore the ways in which public health can partner with faith institutions in their dementia caregiving efforts, and highlight the work faith-based organizations (FBOs) do to support people living with dementia, their families and caregivers.

2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers

National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers is a living document that was created to direct support to family caregivers. It provides a framework for caregiver support and describes the importance of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. Included are various goals aimed toward supporting family caregivers through outreach, partnerships, evidence-based practices, and more.