Remember & honor those who served; those we have lost
Keeping It REAL Caregiving wishes you a peaceful and reflective Memorial Day, 2022 as we honor all those who have served our country who are no longer with us.
Upcoming events
Tuesday, May 31, 2022
4:00 PM Pacific
Family Caregiver Roundtable
Hosted by: Caregivercalifornia.org
Event description: A live event for caregivers; sharing and hearing about their experiences.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern
Choosing the Medicare Option That’s Right For You When You Are Living With Paralysis
Hosted by: Center for Medicare Advocacy for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation
Event description: The program will explore the pros and cons of getting Medicare through the traditional public program or a private managed-care Medicare Advantage program, whether you’re:
New to Medicare
Seeking to change your Medicare option during the annual election period
Wondering if your changing life circumstances might present other opportunities for choosing how you get Medicare
The presentation will also examine:
Resources to optimize the decision on how you get Medicare
Strategies to avoid late enrollment penalties
Coordinating insurance when you have other types of health coverage, in addition to Medicare
Programs that may assist in paying for the costs of Medicare
Thursday, June 2, 2022
2:00pm – 4:00 pm
From Loneliness to Resilience: Annual Elder Abuse Awareness Event
Hosted by: The California Department of Social Services
In-person or on Zoom
Event description: This year’s theme is From Loneliness to Resilience. Special guests Stu Maddox and Joseph Applebaum, creators of the film “Gen Silent,” will share an exclusive clip from their latest film, “All the Lonely People,” which places a human face on the hidden epidemic of chronic loneliness and social isolation. Plus, panelists from several agencies that serve the elder and dependent adult community will discuss the strategies their organizations developed to combat loneliness and social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This event will bring together stakeholders, policy makers, service providers, and the community at-large to draw attention to the devastating impact of abuse on vulnerable elder and dependent adults and their families.
Employment opportunity
Justice in Aging – Position available
Justice in Aging is expanding! We are hiring for a Health Team Program Associate to join our team in #California. You can be fully remote. Interested? Apply now! Preference will be given to applications sent before June 6th, 2022.
Learn more about the position here
Advocacy
Keeping It REAL Caregiving has joined dozens of other agencies and individuals, signing on to a letter to US Senators, calling for support of funding for in-home care.
This is one way we can all do ‘something’ to address the growing needs and demands of family caregivers.
Justice in Aging is leading this charge – consider getting involved!
Understanding how to effectively talk about the issue of improving home care is just as important as getting involved.
Be sure to download this fact-sheet for guidance on becoming a more effective advocate.
WHAT ARE YOUR MOST PRESSING CHALLENGES AS A FAMILY CAREGIVER? LET KIRC HEAR FROM YOU! THE GOAL IS TO SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES WITH POLICY MAKERS. JUMP INTO THE DISCUSSION AND LET’S KEEP THIS CONVERSATION GOING!
News from around the web
Efforts to improve health care access:
https://states.aarp.org/north-carolina/a-long-awaited-omnibus-healthcare-bill-could-pave-the-way-to-better-health-care-access-and-affordability
Individual states moving to offer paid family leave:
https://www.cnbc.com/2022/05/16/as-states-take-up-paid-family-leave-heres-where-congress-stands.html
Caregiving in military households: what next?
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/573133453/new-federal-legislation-would-support-children-in-military-caregiving-homes-and-their-families
Keeping It REAL Caregiving and The American Society on Aging
https://keepingitrealcaregiving.com/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-the-crucial-connection-for-healthcare-and-aging/
California budget plan under fire:
https://justiceinaging.salsalabs.org/caalertunansweredquestionsincaliforniasreformofnursi-a?wvpId=ecd3f095-98db-4ab2-9968-f4f1e1a1b138
Does your organization have an upcoming event you would like to share with others? Keeping It REAL Caregiving invites you to support our efforts to inform and engage, by considering a sponsored feature interview and article.
All for now! Thank you for your continued support of this effort. I truly hope that the information and guidance shared is helping fellow family caregivers!
Until next time KIRC family~
Julia
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