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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.
The Aging and Disability Business Institute
The Aging and Disability Business Institute offers a collection of tools and materials for aging and disability community-based organizations to help them build partnerships with the healthcare sector. Public Health Agencies can also leverage many of these resources for building their collaboration with the aging service network and other community-based organizations.
Challenges and Opportunities for Supporting Dementia Caregivers: Insights from Public Health Professionals
This report presents insights from interviews with public health professionals about the challenges and opportunities for developing dementia caregiving initiatives. The key themes identified in this report will help inform the work of the PHCOE-DC and how it can most effectively support public health agencies in their dementia caregiving efforts.
Dissemination, Implementation & Adaptation Of Evidence-based Programs In Dementia Caregiving
Webinar presented on November 12, 2021.
Customizable Brain Health Rack Cards and Infographic
The CDC rack cards and infographics include risk reduction messages about how the promotion of these behaviors can reduce risk for memory loss and promote brain health. They are downloadable and can be customized for each organization. The rack cards are an excellent tool for Public Health to raise awareness about the connection between Brain Health, other chronic diseases and healthy behaviors that can help reduce the risk for both.