Are you a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia? Your input is needed to identify the best ways to educate families about the challenges of elder care. There’s no question that caregiving for a spouse or parent with dementia is a labor of love. But the daily challenges of elder care – from managing finances to assisting with a loved one’s most basic needs – can push even the most dedicated caregiver to the limit. This stress can lead caregivers to respond in unexpected ways: Shouting, grabbing, slapping – all the things none of us would ever want a loved one with dementia to experience. As a caregiver, you are the expert. We need your help in developing educational materials that forewarn caregivers of the challenges they may face in the future and help them avoid potential pitfalls. Help others caring for a loved one with dementia by participating in a discussion around this important topic. If you are interested in participating, please contact Ana Poblet-Kouttjie at the USC Department of Family Medicine and Geriatrics: (626) 457-6621. Ana will conduct a brief screening interview, answer any questions you may have, and if appropriate, schedule you for a focus group with other caregivers of persons with dementia. Caregivers who participate in the focus group or assessment will be compensated as a token of thanks for their time and thoughts.  

USC conference offers the basics on assisting an elderly or disabled family member. 

Local community members learned more about taking care of both loved ones and themselves during the 15th annual Caregivers Are Learning More Conference and Resource Fair at the USC Davis School of Gerontology.

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For years, millions of viewers worldwide have turned to the solid, reliable reporting that has made the PBS NewsHour one of the most trusted news programs in television. With support from The SCAN Foundation, the NewsHour will produce a body of coverage around aging and long-term care, including a series of mini-documentaries, infographics, and a briefing in Washington, D.C.

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Shakespeare declared, “What’s past is prologue.” This statement captures the demographic trends that predict the future supply of family caregivers in the United States. The past may be prologue, but the future ability of families to care for their aging members who encounter disabilities will be a “brave new world,” to quote the Bard again.

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USC Family Caregiver Support Center

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older adults in their community for 23 years

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Family Caregiver Support Center
3715 McClintock Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0191
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