The progressive loss of abilities in dementia often results in family members caring for their loved ones as the disease advances. Studies show that when family and health care providers approach care as a partnership, better outcomes occur. The overarching goal of the Family Involvement in Care (FIC) and Partnerships in Caring programs is to help families and providers work together to provide the highest quality of person-centered care possible.
Family Involvement in Care Training
This 10-part series, designed for family members of persons with dementia, covers topics such as communicating with providers, negotiating on behalf of your loved one, how to ask difficult questions, managing medications, and more.
Partnerships to Improve Care Training
This 12-part training, designed for health care providers, addresses topics such as interacting with family members, family-staff partnerships, person-centered care, goals of care, and more.
Resources
View available resources to help health care providers and family members act as partners in care.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group Newsletter
Each issue provides important information to help caregivers provide care for their loved ones with dementia as well as to care for themselves.