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Building Better Caregivers and the Power of Peers
Come see how YOU can benefit from participating in Building Better Caregivers.
When and where
Date and time
Wednesday, September 14, 2022 · 4 - 5pm PDT
Location
Online
About this event
Through this small group approach, we will share information about the topics covered in the Building Better Caregivers workshop and how participants build their toolbox. Learning from others like us, we explore self-care strategies that prepare us to become comfortable asking for help, techniques to manage symptoms, as well as putting a plan into place. During the BBC workshop, support is provided and given to each participant helping to build their toolbox for caregiving which improves the quality of life for both the caregiver and care partner.
Join the MVCN with special guests from Canary Health Katy Plant, Director of Service Innovation, and Candii Dana, Peer Facilitator Manager, to learn about the Building Better Caregivers program. Building Better Caregivers is a free, online program to help those caring for loved ones with dementia, memory problems, PTSD, brain injury, or any other serious injury or illness. The program has been recognized for its ability to reduce caregiver stress and depression and increase overall wellbeing. Come see how YOU can benefit from participating in Building Better Caregivers.
Sign up for Building Better Caregivers: https://signup.buildingbettercaregivers.org/redcross
About the organizer
The mission of the MVCN is to provide our nation’s military and veteran caregivers of all eras with peer support to reduce isolation and increase connection, engagement, knowledge, skills and hope.
Programs
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages of caregiving by providing access to three peer support programs:
Online Peer Support Community
Peer Mentor Support Program
Peer Support Groups (Online & Community-Based)
The MVCN helps caregivers of all eras and at all stages, including partners and supporters, by providing access to two public caregiver-focused services:
Hero Care Resource Directory
Caregiver Calendar