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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.
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.
Caring For The Caregiver: Incentivizing Medical Providers to Include Caregivers as Part of the Treatment Team
Effectively integrating caregivers into the care team not only improves patient care but can also meets the needs of and support caregivers in their caregiving role. This report by the National Alliance for Caregiving includes recommendations on how healthcare teams can do this.
Dementia Q&A Panel
Cultural Adaptation in Dementia Caregiving, Part II
Public Health Considerations and Models for Cultural Adaptation in Dementia Caregiving. First of three-part series on cultural tailoring for dementia supports and services. Recorded on 6/30/2021.