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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.
Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Colorado 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 Colorado. View Presentation
GWEPs Partnering with Departments of Public Health on Dementia Education
This session featured presentations about opportunities available for dementia education in primary care and explored how GWEPs can partner with public health departments, community-based organizations (CBOs), and primary care clinics. This session featured presentations from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and showcased examples of state-based partnerships in Oklahoma, Minnesota, and New York. View Presentation
State Policies on Caregiving: Opportunities for Supporting Dementia Caregivers
There is great variation in how states approach caregiving and the policies and programs they enact to support family caregivers. In this webinar, we will take stock of the current landscape of state policies designed to support family caregivers, with a special focus on caregivers of people living with dementia.
Drawing from the policy approaches of New York and Illinois, we will discuss successful strategies, identify policy gaps and highlight key opportunities for innovation in state level caregiving policies. View Presentation
Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: New York State – 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, innovative, and integrative approach to advancing its dementia caregiving goals. The session will begin with an overview of the state’s past, current and future efforts in dementia caregiving, followed by an interactive conversation and Q&A with the attendees about key takeaways and ideas for action they can take in their states and communities.
This series offers a great opportunity for knowledge exchange, peer-learning and idea generation. In this episode we will present the story of New York. View Presentation
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. View Presentation View Toolkit (full document) View Tool
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. View Presentation
Bridging Care: Training Providers to Integrate Family Caregivers into the Healthcare Team
Family dementia caregivers are essential partners in the healthcare team. This webinar will share real-life experiences, and introduce the “Caregivers As Partners in Care Teams” (CAP-CT) curriculum for healthcare providers. We’ll hear from South Carolina and Oklahoma about their current provider and caregiver curricula, and how CAP-CT may support this work. View Presentation
Applications of Health Equity and Dementia Caregiving: Policy and Practice
Successful Public Health Approaches in Dementia Caregiving: Utah – A Virtual Roundtable Series