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November is a complicated month of the year. The weather is changing giving us a hint of things to come in the winter (yes…we even have winter in Southern California). We remember and commemorate our veterans and their sacrifices early in the month, honor our tireless family caregivers throughout the month, and have thoughts of devotion and gratitude during Thanksgiving celebrations.
Fran, my wife of 53 years, and I, both have fathers who served in WWII and returned home with no visible scars from their service. Both had their individualized ways to cope…my father by almost never talking about it, and my father-in-law reportedly by almost never not talking about it. It is in their honor that I have dedicated the past 15 years to helping veterans get the support and services they need and deserve through our VA Caregiver Support Program’s Building Better Caregivers®.
This newsletter brings you important and worrisome findings from the field and the announcement of a new Canary Health® partnership.
In honor of National Caregiver Month (#PlugInToCare), we're excited to share our new partnership with the Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) to offer the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) 6-week, online program at no cost to military and veteran caregivers nationwide.
Tammy, caring for her 95-year-old veteran dad, signed up for the online, asynchronous Building Better Caregivers support and education program at a critical point in his care when she needed support. It gave her the opportunity to not only receive help and support, but also to be there for other caregivers and walk alongside them. Watch her story.
Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico and Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving highlight a disturbing reality …proposed cuts to the nation’s safety net program (Medicaid) threatens family caregivers.
Caregivers are in crisis. New data shows how bad it is depends on where you live. For example, more caregivers in southern states feel financial strain. This summary from USA Today’s coverage gives you a snapshot of where we are. Read AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving full report here.
Finally, we hear a husband's sage advice after caring for his wife after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis is a thoughtful piece filled with wisdom and concrete suggestions.
If you know of someone caring for Military or a Veteran, they may be eligible for Building Better Caregivers® and can sign up here.
Do you have any questions or want to learn more about Canary Health’s program? Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at nkaufman@canaryhealth.com.
In good health,
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Neal Kaufman, M.D., M.P.H.
Founder & Chairman of the Board, Canary Health®
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In honor of National Caregiver Month, we're excited to share our new partnership with the Red Cross Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) to offer the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) 6-week, online program at no cost to military and veteran caregivers nationwide.
"We wanted to take our support for caregivers one step further, and partnering with the Red Cross allows us to support even more military families across the country. We are proud to partner with such a strong organization that shares our values and beliefs in supporting those that have fought for our freedom", said Neal Kaufman, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Canary Health. "What better timing than to announce during November celebrating both veteran's and caregivers."
BBC provides practical tools and emotional support designed to empower caregivers, especially during those challenging moments of stress, exhaustion and feelings of isolation.
Created for caregivers by caregivers, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network (MVCN) is your gateway to connect with caregivers from all eras, all relationships and all locations united in caring for someone who serves or served in the military. MVCN offers whole health programming, peer support groups, education and training, and peer mentoring.
Sign up for both Building Better Caregivers and the Military and Veteran Caregiver Network here.
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By Candii Dana, Canary Health
Tammy, caring for her 95-year-old veteran dad, signed up for the online, asynchronous Building Better Caregivers support and education program at a critical point in his care when she needed support. It gave her the opportunity to not only receive help and support, but also to be there for other caregivers and walk alongside them. Watch her story.
Find out how the program’s facilitators brought together caregivers from various backgrounds and the bonding that happened, surrounding each of them with love and support. The 6-week program and alumni community afterward, helped prevent the burnout that often comes with caregiving.
Sign up today for the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) education and support program. Because this isn't a journey you should be taking on your own.
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By Michelle Lujan Grisham and Jason Resendez, The Hill
Michelle Lujan Grisham, governor of New Mexico and Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving highlight a disturbing reality …proposed cuts to the nation’s safety net program (Medicaid) threatens family caregivers. Here are a few of the excepts.
Across America, more than 53 million people are family caregivers— parents supporting children with rare diseases, adult children assisting aging parents, spouses tending to partners with chronic illnesses. And more than 4 million family caregivers rely on Medicaid for their own health care coverage.
This invisible workforce forms the foundation of our nation’s long-term care system. Now, with the House passing a budget bill that slashes more than $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Senate Finance Committee advancing similar devastating cuts, these essential caregivers fear for the already-fragile support system that enables their critical work.
For family caregivers, Medicaid often represents the only meaningful support available. As the primary funder of home and community-based services, it helps 4.5 million people with complex needs remain in their homes rather than face costlier institutional care. These services include respite care that gives exhausted caregivers essential breaks, training programs that teach specialized caregiving skills, and self-directed services that allow Medicaid enrollees to hire family members as caregivers.
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By Madeline Mitchell and Carlie Procell, USA Today
Caregivers are in crisis. New data shows how bad it is depends on where you live. For example, more caregivers in southern states feel financial strain.
This summary from USA Today’s coverage gives you a snapshot of where we are.
Nearly 1 in 4 adults are caregivers, up 45% from the number of caregivers in the United States in 2015.
That means there are 63 million adults struggling to care for their sick or disabled loved ones, often leading to financial, physical and emotional strain.
While care advocates, nonprofits and government entities are building out programs to help caregivers, access to care help depends on where you live, according to newly released data jointly published by AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.
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From One Caregiver to Others on Preparing for Progression of Alzheimer's
By Rachel Pugmire, Caregiving
Hear a husband's sage advice after caring for his wife after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. It is a thoughtful piece filled with wisdom and concrete suggestions.
Alzheimer's is a heart-wrenching disease, and being a caregiver is no small feat. Some are just stepping into the role of caregiver, others are at the bedside of their loved one knowing they will soon have to adapt to life without them.
There is no guidebook for navigating Alzheimer's disease, but there are those, like Gary Dansie, of Utah, who have experienced it themselves. A collection of advice and glimmers of inspiration, from caregiver to caregiver, can help those preparing for the progression of Alzheimer's.
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