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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.
Supporting Caregivers: Opportunities for Public Health to Support Adult Day Service Programs
Adult Day Services (ADS) provide engaging, community-based care for people living with dementia while giving caregivers vital relief. In this webinar, ADS professionals will share their experience and discuss how health departments can support and expand these programs. Join us to learn practical strategies for public health leaders to promote ADS in their communities. View Presentation
Supporting Caregivers: Opportunities for Public Health in Growing and Sustaining Respite Programs
Respite programs provide dementia caregivers vital short‑term relief, helping them recharge and continue their roles. This webinar will feature insights from ARCH Respite, a national organization that promotes and supports the development of quality respite programs, and highlight how public health leaders in Idaho and Wisconsin have expanded respite services. Join us to explore practical strategies and opportunities for public health to strengthen and sustain respite programs nationwide. View Presentation
From Policy to Practice: Supporting Brain Health and Caregiving at the State Level
This report explores promising policies, models, and strategies to promote brain health across the lifespan and support caregiving. By examining recently proposed and enacted legislation as well as innovative practice, ASTHO offers actionable recommendations that health agency staff and their partners can adapt and scale to strengthen their Healthy Brain Initiative (HBI) Road Map actions and public health impact.
Memory Cafes: How Public Health Can Support Their Growth in Local Communities
Memory Cafes (MCs) offer meaningful social engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners, helping reduce isolation and support overall wellbeing. The Memory Cafe Alliance is on a mission to grow MCs in the U.S. Learn about various partnerships that can increase access of MCs, including libraries, faith communities, and support from local public health agencies. View Presentation View Toolkit
Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline Among Dementia Caregivers
This webinar explores how public health professionals can leverage data to (1) reduce population-level risks for cognitive decline and dementia and (2) improve caregiver health and well-being. Read the Brief View Presentation Read the Alzheimer's Association Press Release View MN Department of Health Handout
A Public Health Agency’s Guide To Partnering with Faith-Based Organizations
Introducing a toolkit designed to help public health agencies collaborate with FBOs to support dementia caregivers. Join us to explore the toolkit, hear success stories, and gain tips for building and sustaining partnerships with places of worship. View Presentation View Toolkit
Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks
Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks (ASIAAN), a national technical assistance and resource development center, addresses health care and social service barriers experienced by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults by building capacity for culturally relevant care within service systems, fostering health literacy among older adults and their caregivers, and cultivating cultural sensitivity among future health and social service providers.
Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Oklahoma A Virtual Roundtable Series
In each episode of this virtual round-table series we will highlight the story of one state that has successfully implemented a state-wide integrated approach to advancing its dementia caregiving goals. The session will begin with an overview of the state’s past, current and future efforts to support dementia caregivers, followed by an interactive conversation and Q&A with key takeaways and ideas for action. This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation. In this episode we will present the story of Oklahoma. View Presentation
Building Systems for Comprehensive Dementia Care: Opportunities for Public Health to Support Implementation of the CMS Guide Model
Learn about the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model and how public health agencies can support its local implementation, with a focus on family caregiver support and education. Discover ways to connect with health systems in the GUIDE pilot, build community-clinical partnerships, and enhance dementia care for underserved communities. View Presentation View Resource Sheet
Improving Practice: Working with Diverse Family Caregivers
The Family Caregiver Alliance offers a free online course designed for professionals who work with and support family caregivers. This course explores the challenges of diverse family caregivers and discusses practice changes to better support them.