About Dementia Caregiver Support Program
Our Mission
Our Services
Our Services
To bridge caregivers and individuals living with dementia to accessible, high-quality training, resources, and community programs that enhance their knowledge, resilience, and ability
to thrive.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
- Information Sessions: Host regular virtual or in-person events to introduce caregivers to local services, programs, and experts in dementia care.
- Resource Matching: Easy-to-use platform (or guide) that matches caregivers with appropriate local, state, and national resources based on their needs.
- Train-the-Trainer Programs: Offer or sponsor training for caregivers who can then educate their communities, fostering a ripple effect of support.
- Partnership Events: Collaborate with medical institutions and nonprofits to co-host workshops and community resource fairs.
Key Goals and Actions for DCSP
Coordinate Quality Dementia Services
Action: Act as a central hub connecting caregivers to local and state resources, such as respite care, support groups, and dementia-specific services.
• Resource Database: Maintain a regularly updated directory of dementia-friendly resources, including adult day programs, in-home care services, and legal/financial advisors.
• Partnerships: Build collaborations with organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association, local Area Agencies on Aging, and memory care centers to ensure caregivers have a clear pathway to support.
Use Dementia-Related Data to Improve Outcomes
Action: Collect data from program participants on their needs, challenges, and gaps in services, and use it to:
• Advocate for better community resources.
• Share insights with stakeholders to influence policy and funding.
• Feedback Loop: Provide reports on caregiver experiences to service providers, highlighting areas for improvement.
Increase Awareness and Create Dementia-Specific Training
• Offer or promote existing caregiver trainings on dementia care, including managing behaviors, understanding disease progression, and accessing community resources.
• Highlight local training opportunities for healthcare providers, first responders, and community organizations.
• Organize awareness initiatives around topics like brain health, the importance of early diagnosis, and reducing stigma around dementia.
• Use webinars, newsletters, and social media to amplify awareness of available programs.
Provide Access to Quality Coordinated Care
Serve as a connector to interdisciplinary memory assessment centers and programs offering personalized care plans.
• Work with faith-based and cultural organizations to improve access for underserved communities.
• Navigation Services: Create a “care navigation” model where caregivers can receive one-on-one guidance on accessing services, planning for long-term care, and finding local programs.
Expand Resources and Evidence-Based Practices
Curate a library of practical, research-backed tools and materials for caregivers, including stress management techniques and guides for navigating healthcare systems.
• Promote participation in dementia research studies and trials by connecting caregivers to opportunities.
• Technology Integration:
• Introduce caregivers to assistive technologies such as apps for care coordination, tracking devices, and online training platforms.