Caregiver Wellness Collective

National Alliance for Caregiving is running a pulse check on the emotional well-being of family caregivers in the United States.

How are you feeling? What has your experience been like? What can be done to help support you?

Please call 1-888-665-2190 to share your story so NAC can continue their work of bettering the lives of family caregivers by helping advance the mental well-being of family caregivers.

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In Difficult Cases, ‘Families Cannot Manage Death at Home’ Health care researchers argue that hospice facilities could better serve some terminal patients, and ease the burden on exhausted loved ones.

FACT SHEET: Administration Announces New Actions to Address the Needs of People with Disabilities and Older Adults in Response to and Recovery from COVID-19 | The White House The Administration recognizes that the COVID-19 pandemic has had tremendous impacts on disabled individuals and has resulted in new members of the

The Biden Administration Is Paying Out Thousands to Victims of Anti-Gay Discrimination

Please help us to spread the word as thousands of survivors in the LGBTQ community could be eligible for new benefits from the Social Security Administration but are simply not aware.

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/01/social-security-survivors-benefits-biden-marriage.html

The Biden Administration Is Paying Out Thousands to Victims of Anti-Gay Discrimination Most would-be beneficiaries don't even know they're eligible.

This new proposed legislation enables U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care delivery to Veterans through a holistic approach and includes a provision that authorizes VA to examine the secondary impacts of ptsd and depression on & military families. Military Caregiving

We support the STRONG Veteran’s Act of 2022 introduced by Rep Mark Takano & Rep Mike Bost along side the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and other advocates and organizations including the American Psychological Association.

This bill enables U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to improve mental health care delivery to Veterans through a holistic approach and includes a provision that authorizes VA to examine the secondary impacts of ptsd and depression on caregivers & military families which is a critical component of this legislation and important to our addressing our whole health.

👉Learn more about HR6411 here https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6411?s=1&r=6

Parents struggle after monthly child tax credit payments end Losing the enhanced monthly child tax credit has made it difficult for some parents to afford necessities like diapers and day care. Democratic senators who support the enhanced credit are urging President Joe Biden to preserve it in his Build Back Better plan.

Tips to Manage Alzheimer’s and Dementia A video series that offers support for family caregivers.

Be safe out there when gathering to celebrate the holiday 😷

With omicron, you need a mask that means business To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 or other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.

Signs That Your Aging Parent Might Need Help These signs of decline may indicate that your aging parents need help, and should initiate a discussion about the types of support they need.

Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis Embodies the Millennial Caregiver He's holding an online 'Bucket List Day' Nov. 20 and his 'Duty Free' documentary airs on PBS Nov. 22

Check out this important read from them.. Q***r Millennials Are Becoming Family Caregivers. We Aren’t Ready.

are in crisis and need our support! This is why we created an initiative aimed to support the wellbeing.

Join our the LGBTQ Caregiver Center Community here ⬇️ www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqcaregivers

Visit www.lgbtqcaregivers.org for more information about this initiative.

Q***r Millennials Are Becoming Family Caregivers. We Aren’t Ready Our lives have been defined by crisis — and now we’re being asked to come home.

Register now for the and Provider Roundtable on November 9th here: 👇
tinyurl.com/lgbtqroundtable
Come and listen to several of our advisors including Zander Keig, LCSW and Dr. Jason Flatt of Rainbows of Aging and others discuss their journey and caregiver research. 👏👏👏

Register now for the and Provider Roundtable on November 9th here: 👇
tinyurl.com/lgbtqroundtable

Come and listen to several of our advisors including Zander Keig, LCSW and Dr. Jason Flatt of Rainbows of Aging and others discuss their journey and caregiver research. 👏👏👏

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YOU can make a difference for caregivers of acquired brain injury survivors!

We need caregivers of acquired brain injury survivors living in Canada to share their experiences by participating in an online study.

To participate, visit: https://mystudies.ca/studies/caregiver

The information we receive will be used to create resources and programs that support caregivers and improve well-being. To thank you for your time, you may be invited to try the new programs and resources as they are created!

For more information, visit our website: https://www.caringforward.ca/

Yoga 4 Caregivers has released their weekly schedule for the week of 10/3

Please check out our schedule for the week of 10/3!

Join our group to get access to the free classes.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/yoga4caregivers

Sunday - 2pm 30min Stretch & Rest with Ellen
Monday - 9am 5 min Meditation with Ellen
Tuesday - 1pm 20min Slow Flow and Release with Elizabeth B
- 10:30pm 30min Restorative with Katie
Wednesday - 9am 30min Weekly Stretch with Alexis
- 12pm 10min Chair Yoga with Terry
Thursday - 10am 30min Gentle Yoga with Jackie
- 2pm 20min Chair Yoga with Amber
Friday - 9:30am 30min Tap Away Overwhelm with Lauren
- 1pm 10min Breath & Movement with Alex

All classes are EST. Hope to see you this week!

We are super excited to participate in this upcoming Connecting Caregivers Conference hosted by Linda Burhans of Connecting Caregivers Radio 📻 that is 💯FREE for !

👉Yoga 4 Caregivers will be providing classes each day before the break! 🧘‍♂️🧘🏾🕉

👉Please join us for 3 days of education & fun where you can find Help & Hope.
Nov 2, 3 & 4, 2021
www.ConnectingCaregiversConference.com

Enjoy this 30 minute chair 🪑 yoga class!

30 Minutes Chair Yoga with Ellen Join us for this 30 minute chair yoga class with Yoga4Caregivers Program Manager Ellen!Ellen is a former family caregiver, trained social worker, seasoned yo...

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👉Register for the Congressional Black Caucus Annual Conference & listen in on AARP sponsored session,
"Real Talk: Conversations About in the Black Community happening today September 12th at 3pm EST✨

Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP of Our Turn 2 Care and Rita Choula of AARP
will both be serving as panel members: https://www.theaftd.org/event/real-talk-conversations-about-family-caregiving-in-the-black-community/

Real Talk: Conversations About Family Caregiving in the Black Community | AFTD The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation will host their 50th Annual Legislative Conference From September 12– 17. The CBCF Annual Legislative Conference (ALC) is the leading policy conference on issues impacting African Americans and the global Black community. Thought leaders, legislators...Mor...

Learn more about the new LGBTQ Caregiver Center which is part of the Caregiver Wellness Collective. This was our first ever interview this summer with the founders - we invite you to check it out ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Thank you to the wonderful OutBüro host Dennis Velco for all of his generous support!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VisYtsNXOCE

LGBTQ Caregiver Center - New Resource for Information and Support In this episode of OutBüro Voices featuring LGBTQ professionals, entrepreneurs, and community leaders from around the world, host Dennis Velco chats with Jen...

We are thrilled to share the launch 🚀 of our LGBTQ Caregiver Center facebook group!

This group is aimed at and those who provide care to individuals.

Come join us at www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqcaregivers

LGBTQ parents who care for a child with special needs are welcome, sometimes these parents do not always recognize that they are a caregiver with responsibilities many parents do not share.

Please join us and help us to share.

We are thrilled to share the launch 🚀 of our new facebook group!

Come join us at www.facebook.com/groups/lgbtqcaregivers

This group is aimed at and those who provide care to individuals.

LGBTQ parents who care for a child with special needs are welcome, sometimes these parents do not always recognize that they are a caregiver with responsibilities many parents do not share.

Please join us and help us to share.

How to Feel Better About Anything When Life Feels More Stressful Than Joyful Try these expert-backed strategies to help calm the chaos in your mind.

U.S. hospitals hit with nurse staffing crisis amid COVID It’s led to an explosion in pay that is making it hard for many health care facilities to compete.

This is so validating and speaks to the important work we are doing in the in support of 💙💚💛🧡❤️💜

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on LGBT+ People’s Mental Health The COVID-19 pandemic, which has disrupted the lives of people across the globe, has negatively impacted LGBT+ people’s mental health in disproportionate ways. In this data note, we pull together d…

Tune in today Thursday, September 2nd at 12pm EST to learn more about our LGBTQ Caregiver Center from Zander Keig, MS, MSW, LCSW who will be discussing the unique needs and challenges of the and their hosted by fellow , and author ✍️ Stephanie Erickson - Media Commentator, Family Caregiving Expert

The discussion will be held via Facebook Live on Stephanie’s page above 👆

C-TAC is hosting the National Summit on Advanced Illness Care. The 2021 National Summit Will Challenge Our Movement to Meet the Moment

C-TAC Summit | National Summit on Advanced Illness Care 2021 National Summit on Advanced Illness Care November 9-10 November 8 (Pre-summit) ACT NOW. REGISTER TO ATTEND THE 2021 SUMMIT The 2021 C-TAC Summit will, in two days, present singular opportunities to address the most compelling policy issues for the coalition to seize upon in this unprecedented t...

How to help Hurricane Ida victims Monetary donations are needed the most to help people on the ground get exactly what they need.

Counseling For Our Community Services may include grief counseling, support groups, retreats, traumatic loss counseling, illness support, and crisis intervention workplace counseling.

Pandemic Unveils Growing Su***de Crisis For Communities Of Color Su***des have risen among Black, Hispanic and other communities of color during COVID-19. But the rates were already escalating before the pandemic struck.