Ethical Issues in Family Care: Implications for the Health Professions and Our Communities
Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States, said, "There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers." Family caregivers provide approximately 80% of all care to people living at home and in the community.
Essential to the care of patients, and essential to the biopsychosocial approach to medicine, is understanding and appreciating the role of family care and the ethical issues that impact the clinician-patient-caregiver triad and the broader long-term care system. The purpose of this presentation is to reflect on the ethical issues in family caregiving and discuss practical responses to these ethical issues when they arise.
Kids Are Caregivers, Too: Supporting Caregiving Youth in the U.S.
This presentation will focus on the realities facing caregiving youth in the United States, including the lack of visibility these children and teens continue to have in support systems and policy. Through research, storytelling, and discussion of current interventions, her presentation will examine how caregiving youth are affected and what must happen next to build stronger, more sustainable support.
Helping Families Take on the Difficult Conversations of Eldercare
In this webinar you will hear about common dynamics at play in caregiving families, the value of engaging family members early, and the importance and challenge of establishing boundaries. We will touch on family mediation and conflict coaching as tools for consensus building and personal growth.
NY Connects No Wrong Door System: Linking Caregivers to Supports
This session will provide an overview of the NY Connects No Wrong Door System – New York's Aging and Disability Resource Center. NY Connects is a trusted service that provides individuals in need of long-term services and supports (LTSS) with free, objective information and assistance to access resources and programs available in their community.
NY Connects serves individuals of all ages and populations – including caregivers and has specialists who can help caregivers explore options for services and supports such as respite, support groups, and other programs in their local community. It is a great starting point for caregivers to get linked to resources that may benefit them.
Future Care Planning for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)
This presentation is designed to educate participants on two key objectives. First, audience members will gain an understanding of Future Care planning, including better awareness of planning tools and how to implement tools into a robust future care plan for individuals Aging with IDD. Second, the session will introduce Supplemental Needs Trusts, explaining their purpose and how they can be effectively utilized as planning tools to protect assets and enhance care options for individuals with special needs. By the end of the session, attendees will be better equipped to make informed decisions about care planning and trust services.