Registration link: t.ly/zzXZ
Live Webinar Air Date:
Thursday, July 16, 2020 – 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Over 34 million individuals in the United States lend unpaid care for an older adult, including many individuals who are in addition, eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. The emotional, physical, and financial brunt of caregiving can give a percentage of caregivers stress, depression, anxiety, and other health problems that may lead to more serious issues down the road. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise additional concerns and uncertainties for caregivers of older adults. Providers and health plan staff can play key roles in supporting caregivers, in particular to this time when caregivers may be experiencing increased stress, workload, and isolation.
Topics discussed will include strategies for aiding caregivers of seniors with depression; assisting caregivers who live apart from their loved ones, including those in rural areas; addressing caregiver grief; and strategies for engaging caregivers virtually. By the end of this panel discussion, participants should be able to:
- Determine the right strategy for addressing depression and managing mental health for caregivers and care recipients.
- Also determine strategies for caregivers and their loved ones to cope with the stress of uncertainty and development during this public health crisis.
Describe ways to identify community resources available for caregivers and their families
