Resources for National Family Caregivers month
Whether you’re caring for an adult or a child with a mental or
physical illness, the following resources can help.
1)
AARP (Members only) maintains a Caregiver
Resource Center which offers a wealth of information, guidance, and
opportunities to connect with other caregivers and professionals.
2)
ARCH Mission:
The
mission of the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center is to assist
and promote the development of quality respite and crisis care #Programs in the
United States; to help families locate respite and crisis care services in
their communities; and to serve as a strong voice for respite in all forums.
The
ARCH National Respite Network includes the a service to help caregivers and
professionals locate respite services in their community, the archrespite.org/national-respite-coalition, a service that advocates for preserving
and promoting respite in policy and #Programs at the national, state, and local
levels, and the archrespite.org/ta-center-for-respitewhich is funded by the acl.gov in the US Department of Health and
Human Services.
3)
“Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is the nation’s leading
family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for the
more than 90 million Americans who care for loved ones with chronic
conditions, disabilities, disease, or the frailties of old age. CAN serves a
broad spectrum of family caregivers ranging from the parents of children
with significant health needs, to the families and friends of wounded
soldiers; from a young couple dealing with a diagnosis of #MultipleSclerosis, to adult children
caring for parents with #AlzheimersDisease. CAN (the National Family
Caregivers Association) is a non-profit organization providing education, peer
support, and resources to family caregivers across the country free of charge.”
caregiveraction.org/national-family-caregivers-month
#Caregivingincrisis
4)
“The mission of Family Caregiver Alliance
(FCA) is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people
who receive their care. For over 40 years, FCA has provided services to family
caregivers of adults with physical and cognitive impairments, such as
#ParkinsonsDisease, #Stroke, Alzheimer’s and other types of #Dementia. Our services
include assessment, care planning, direct care skills, wellness #Programs,
respite services, and legal/financial consultation vouchers. Ongoing support is
available with FCA, also now on a digital service platform. FCA is a longtime
advocate for caregivers in the areas of policy, health and social system
development, research, and public awareness, on the state, national and
international levels.”
5)
“Founded in 1909 by Clifford W. Beers, #MentalHealth America
(MHA) is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing
the needs of those living with #MentalHealth and promoting the overall mental
health of all. MHA’s work is driven by its commitment to promote #MentalHealth
as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all;
early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care,
services, and supports for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.
During his stays in public and private institutions, Beers witnessed and was
subjected to horrible #Abuse. From these experiences, Beers set into motion a
reform movement that took shape and is known today as #MentalHealth America.”
www.mhanational.org/national-family-caregivers-month
“Mental
Health America (MHA) is proud to recognize November as National Family
Caregivers Month – a time to celebrate the contributions of caregivers, provide
them with tools that they need, and continue to advocate for individuals with
Fast Facts About Caregivers
·
45% of caregivers for adults with #MentalHealth are
parents, 14% are adult children and 11% are spouses.
·
The need for caregivers is expected to continue to
grow as the US older adult population increases.
·
Caregivers of people with #MentalHealth are:
o 7% more
likely to feel they have been discriminated against at work because of their
role than caregivers of people with a physical illness
o 14% more
likely to report high difficulty finding affordable services
o 11% more
likely to say they didn’t receive training
o 21% more
likely to feel high emotional stress (compared to caregivers of people with a
physical condition)”
6)
In advancing our mission, NAC conducts research, does policy
analysis, develops national best-practice #Programs, and works to increase
public awareness of family caregiving issues. We recognize that family
caregivers provide important societal and financial contributions toward
maintaining the well-being of those in their care. In addition to national
research and advocacy, NAC provides technical assistance to a national network
of caregiving coalitions representing nearly 30 states and localities in the
United States and serves as Founder and Secretariat for the International
Alliance of Carer Organizations (IACO).
Downloads/links:
Report: www.caregiving.org/caregiving-in-the-us-2020
2) www.caregiving.org/resources/covid-19-resources-for-families
7)
Links:
www.nami.org/Support-Education/Publications-Reports/Guides/C...