Here is today’s Monday Mailer for you:

Join HHS, ACL Tuesday for Caregiving Event Livestream

The Power of Caregivers for a Healthy America: Building a Better Future Together, Tuesday, November 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. ET, recognizes the nation’s 63 million+ family caregivers and 5 million+ direct care workers, whose dedication helps people live independently in their homes and strengthens communities across the country. Not only do they provide essential care, but they also form the foundation of our long-term care system, helping people avoid costly institutional care, saving resources, and preserving independence. The event honors their invaluable contributions and highlights the ongoing need for investment in caregiver supports, training, and stress reduction.

Agenda Highlights

• Remarks from the Secretary of Health and Human Services
• Remarks from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
• Remarks from Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Congressman Mike Bost, and potentially other members of Congress
• Firsthand stories and reflections from caregivers
• Updates on the work of ACL’s caregiving advisory councils
• New ACL prize challenge announcement

The event will be livestreamed with ASL and live captioning. Registration is not required. Event livestream link: https://www.hhs.gov/live/index.html

State Spotlight: Rhode Island’s No Wrong Marketing Strategy

The United Way of Rhode Island, with support from the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, uses innovative practices to deliver Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) services. United Way’s outreach efforts include bringing their 30-foot RV into the community to visit food pantries, health centers, libraries, and other locations statewide. Staff connect directly with community members to share information about the wide array of ADRC services. This includes in-person assistance and follow-up appointments for State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) counseling, guidance on benefits like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Low-Income Heating Assistance, and referrals to local community organizations offering essential services. Sign up for the TA Community and engage with the Rhode Island team under their TA Community post here.

How are you marketing your No Wrong Door? Let us know at nowrongdoor@lewin.com!

November is National Family Caregivers Month!

Check out the National Academy for State Health Policy’s new communications toolkit developed to reach family caregivers. The free, fully customizable suite of resources is designed to help your organization or community better reach family caregivers. Whether you work for a state, local agency, or a nonprofit, this toolkit enables you to raise awareness, connect caregivers to services, and strengthen public understanding of the caregiving role. The toolkit includes ready-to-use templates, sample messaging, social media content, press materials, designed flyers, posters, rack cards, and more. Explore the toolkit here.

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We hope you find these resources helpful! See you next Monday!