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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.

Disseminating Evidence-Based Programs to Support Family Dementia Caregivers: The Role of Public Health

Disseminating Evidence-Based Programs to Support Family Dementia Caregivers: The Role of Public Health

Family caregivers provide essential support to people living with dementia, helping them remain at home and engaged in cherished activities. Caregivers need supportive services, programs, and resources to maintain their own health and well-being. Public health agencies play a vital role in ensuring that programs and supports are available and accessible to caregivers. We will share key actions public health can take to help disseminate programs for caregivers, and where agencies may find these programs.

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Minnesota

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Minnesota

This is the tenth installment of our bi-monthly, roundtable series that showcases innovative, state-wide public health approaches for supporting dementia caregivers. Attendees will hear from Patricia Takawira, MPH and Maiyia Kasouaher, PhD, MA about dementia caregiving initiatives led through the Minnesota Department of Health including their current partnerships, collaborations, training modules, and more! Danette McCarthy, BA and Betsy Meyer, MHA will share about The Remember Project, which was founded to help build more dementia-capable communities by using the arts. The Remember Project events help educate people about dementia by creating space for community to learn and share their experiences.
Applications of Health Equity and Dementia Caregiving: Policy and Practice

Applications of Health Equity and Dementia Caregiving: Policy and Practice

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Utah – A Virtual Roundtable Series

Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Utah – A Virtual Roundtable Series