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Working to ensure that all caregivers receive the respite and support they need.
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New Reports and Resources
Launch of the New endAbuse of People with Disabilities Website
Funded by the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council, endAbuse of People with Disabilities is a new website that provides a repository of accurate and reliable resources about the abuse of people with disabilities. Users of end-abuse.org can access multi-media content that offers information about the forms of abuse, targets of abuse, peer-to-peer support, and advocacy. Additionally, those in need have the ability to get immediate assistance from the "Get Help Now" section which includes a "quick escape" browsing option.
ACL Launches Online Hub of Elder Justice Resources
The
Administration for Community Living
(ACL) at the Department of Health and Human Services launch this an online gateway to seven ACL resource centers which support the independence and community inclusion of older adults and adults with disabilities. The seven centers focus on abuse prevention, adult protective services, elder and disability rights, long-term care and long-term services and supports, pensions and benefits, and caregiver supports. These centers disseminate information to professionals and the public, collaborate on research, and provide technical assistance and training to professionals, government agencies, and community-based organizations.
Work-Related Opportunity Costs of Providing Unpaid Family Care in 2013 and 2050
New research from Health Affairs underscores the tremendous cost of unpaid caregiving. By examining the current cost of caregiving, researcher
Stipica Mudrazija
estimates that by 2050, the economic cost of caregiving will increase to $132-147 billion. Currently, caregivers in the United States give up approximately $67 billion in wages and salaries to fulfill caregiving duties.
This anticipated increase can be attributed to the growth of the the country's aging population. As the number of older Americans grows, so does the need for family caregivers: "
Insofar as some of them will stop working or scale back their work effort because of caregiving activities, future levels of related forgone earnings-that is, work-related opportunity costs-could increase substantially."
While these costs negatively affect caregivers and their well-being, they also severely impact the economy. It is in all of our best interest to support family caregivers.
By emphasizing the cost of caregiving as well as the country's need for caregivers as our aging population grows, this research can be used to better define the scope of programs that support caregivers, especially as they struggle to fulfill both work and caregiving duties.
For the Benefit of All: How Organizations Win When They Recognize and Support Caregivers and Employees with Disabilities
Voya Financial/Voya Cares Program and Lieberman Research Worldwide, July 2019
Voya Financial collaborated with Lieberman Research Worldwide (LRW) to conduct a national research survey of employers and employees. The findings were presented in this white paper. The survey found that a majority of caregivers are manager- or senior leader-level employees, yet surveyed benefits decision makers showed a lack of awareness of the increasing numbers of employees who are caregivers and people with disabilities and special needs. As a result, some companies do not meet their unique benefits needs, which could cause valued employees to leave, increasing turnover costs, and reducing profitability. Read the
white paper findings and recommendations on how to address these employee needs.
Caregiving is a Challenge Faced by New Yorkers Across All Walks of Life
Center on Policy and Social Policy at Columbia University
About one in six New York City adults reported taking care of an ill or disabled relative; this rate held across demographic groups. Using Poverty Tracker data, we find that many New York City caregivers experience financial, emotional, and physical difficulties related to caregiving. Caregivers with health issues or lower incomes were more likely to face difficulties. Four in ten caregivers have used services, such as support groups or respite care, to help with caring for family members.
While we find that caregiving in New York City is common and associated with compromised well-being, not all groups access services equally. It is important that all family caregivers can access services that support them as they take care of others.
DOWNLOAD THE REPORT
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Funding Opportunities
Corporation for National and Community Service
releases Fiscal Year 2020 Funding opportunity
Senior Corps RSVP engages older Americans in volunteer service that meets national and community needs and delivers lasting, meaningful results. With this NOFO, CNCS intends to fund successful applicants that increase the impact of volunteers age 55 and older who provide volunteer service in response to local community needs.
See Details Here
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Policy Updates
US House of Representatives Passes Lifespan Respite Reauthorization Act of 2019 - We Must Urge the Senate to Act.
For more information visit the
LIFESPAN RESPITE RE AUTHORIZATION CENTER
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REST in New York
RESPITE,
or
short-term temporary relief
, supports caregivers who are caring for loved ones. Respite allows caregivers to step away from their duties to refresh and relax.
Respite is often referred to as
"giving the gift of time."
REST is a standardized, national training program which prepares people, in both formal and informal support networks, to learn how to help to provide a quality respite experience.
Available Courses:
* REST Master Trainer:
prepares qualified REST trainers conduct REST rain-the-Trainer.
* REST Train-the-Trainer: prepares participants to conduct the eight- and four- hour REST Companion™ course to train paid and unpaid respite workers.
* REST Companion Course: an eight-hour course that provides education directly to people who serve care receivers one-on-one.
* REST Essentials™ Course: a four-hour program that prepares volunteers or paid respite workers to provide respite in supervised group settings, such as adult daycare, drop-off or camp programs.
If your organization would like to provide REST Companion or Trainer sessions for YOUR volunteer program, contact
Sharon Cackett at NYSCRC.
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NYSCRC Virtual Resource Center
Host a Caregiver Simulation event in your community
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Virtual Resource Center Online
Additional NYSCRC Training Resources
To schedule events or have your events posted in the newsletter, please contact
Doris Green | 585-287-6393
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Upcoming Events and Webinars
The Share The Care™ model has helped patients and families across the USA and other countries manage the caregiving needs of multiple illnesses, disabilities, or difficulties associated with aging.
This unique team approach systematically creates a network of friends, neighbors, work colleagues, etc. to provide caregiving help for the patient and their entire family as well as emotional support for all the caregivers involved.
This free event is open to all. Space is limited so register today
August 28, 2019 | Al Sigl Center Gymnasium |
1000 Elmwood Avenue | Rochester, NY 14618 | 9 - 5
CEU and Registration information
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Bridging Gaps: Serving Challenging Populations
Conference sponsored by New York Chapter of the the Aging Life Care Association
The conference content is geared toward the interests of social workers, nurses, care managers and other professionals working with elders and care giving families.
September 12-14, 2019 | Binghamton University |
Information and Registration
33rd Annual Conference Spanning the Continuum of Care: Innovations in Geriatric Health Practice
Friday September 27 | 8:00 - 4:30 | Monroe Community Hospital | Rochester, NY | Conference Details
SAVE THE DATE
ARCH National Respite is partnering with the International Short Break Association (ISBA) to present the "Moving Respite Forward" Conference.
June 16-19, 2020 | Madison, Wisconsin |
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Funded with a federal grant for Lifespan Respite awarded by the Administration for Community Living to the New York State Office for the Aging. Award Number 90L10023-02-2
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