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Greeting Caregivers,

Welcome to the 2021 Family Caregiver Expo presented by Call for Caring, Inc in partnership with Impact Church. Today, we celebrate and honor CAREGIVERS for their heroic, tireless efforts when caring for a loved one. Thank you does not seem enough for someone who has provided physical care, created an atmosphere of love and support, and respected their loved one’s wish to the greatest extent possible. TODAY, when counting blessings, let us start with grateful praise for your caregiving heart! Over the last two years, the world has witnessed an unprecedented event, managing our day to day lives during the COVID 19 pandemic. Not only did the world come to a complete halt, but every family also experienced a change in their daily routine. Suddenly, people were faced with medical crisis, social and physical distancing, loss of jobs and loved ones. Over the last 19 months, Caregivers were faced with disruption of community based and volunteer support, and resources programs. During this time, families were faced with caregiving from a distance, relocating family members to and/or from assisted living or nursing homes to decrease the risk of illness or not being able to see each other. The pandemic created new caregiving dynamics for families from managing public health concerns, loved ones wants and needs, differing opinions about safe behaviors and the day-to-day stress associated with uncertainty and challenges of COVID 19.

Despite it all you survived! Doing the best you can with what you have available is a great way to give and receive care.

Once again, we are excited to offer a phenomenal opportunity to provide resources, virtual experiences, seminars, and educational resources designed specifically for YOU.

On behalf of the Atlanta Caregiver Expo Partners - IMPACT Church, Cigna, AARP, Pruitt Home First and Home Helpers North Atlanta, welcome to the 2021 Family Caregiver Expo.

Respectfully, The Atlanta Family Caregiver Expo Committee

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Ask the Elder Law Attorney Robert M. Goldberg

West Point, 1982; University of Michigan Law School, 1990; Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys & Accredited Veterans Administration Attorney Don’t Delay Planning After Diagnosis with Alzheimer’s Disease Question: I remarried 6 years ago and my new husband has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Is it too late to do any kind of planning? What kind of plans should we make? Answer: I’m very sorry you received such bad news with the holiday season right around the corner. Fortunately, many persons in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease are still able to think clearly and able to make sound decisions. At a minimum, your husband should plan for the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease by signing “advanced directives” – a health care power of attorney, HIPAA release, living will, and financial power of attorney. It is important to understand not all financial powers are the same. He may want to give his “agent” all the powers necessary to do Medicaid planning that may be needed. He should also sign a will and/or a trust naming the persons he wants to receive his assets when he dies. If your new husband has children from his first marriage, I recommend including them in any planning. To eliminate any dispute about his mental capacity I recommend having him evaluated by a neuropsychologist. Do not procrastinate. He may have many lucid years left. But, one never knows with Alzheimer's Disease. Also, don't neglect your own planning: revise your own documents so your husband will not have responsibilities he cannot perform. Make sure not to leave him the home or any money outright since he may need Medicaid to pay for nursing home care if you can no longer care for him in your home. A “Testamentary Supplemental Needs Trust” can be used to provide any of his care not paid for by the Medicaid program.

Bob Goldberg, has practiced law for 31 years, specializing in Estate planning and Elder Law since 1999. His firm assists clients with wills, trusts, Medicaid and VA benefits planning, asset preservation, and probate/trust administration.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The national non-profit, Second Wind Dreams® (SWD ® ) was founded in 1997, growing out of the work of geriatric specialist P.K. Beville, M.S., who has served in eldercare since 1983. The organization’s name is derived from a novel, Second Wind , by Beville who wrote about the wonderful and colorful people who live and work in a nursing home. Over the last 20 years, Second Wind Dreams has made monumental strides to change the perception of aging through the fulfillment of dreams and the offering of educational programs that help us understand the challenges facing those with dementia.

The Dreams program serves over 600 eldercare communities around the world by making dreams come true on an average of six per day. In addition to fulfilling thousands of dreams, the non-profit has built an award-winning program that includes training and support for Dream Weavers, educational programs for eldercare professionals, a monthly newsletter, and ongoing publicity efforts with local and national media. This program is a part of the

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In addition to the Dreams program, Second Wind Dreams is the home of the internationally recognized Virtual Dementia Tour® (VDT®). The VDT, created by Beville, is a scientifically proven method of training designed to build sensitivity and awareness in individuals caring for those with dementia. Presently in 20 countries and experienced by over 3 million people worldwide, the VDT is changing how dementia care is provided. Second Wind Dreams is recognized as the first in the United States to focus on enhancing the quality of life for elders and changing society’s perception of aging by making elder dreams come true and creating the patented educational program, The Virtual Dementia Tour. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit is governed by a Board of Directors that provides the guidance and support necessary for Second Wind Dreams to continue its mission and expand its impact. Financial support comes from individual contributions, memberships, eldercare industry associations, religious organizations, grants, corporate philanthropy, and revenue generated from the Virtual Dementia Tour.

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Supporting Caregivers Supports Our Nation Gwenyth Johnson MS. RDN. LDN CEO Second Wind Dreams Caregivers are one of our most precious national resources. There are nearly 40 million caregivers providing care to older adults in the United States. Simply from an economic standpoint the value of this care is estimated at $500 billion annually. They are the backbone of our aging and long-term care health system. Once we understand this, the need for caregiver support is easy to understand. Caregiver stress is a primary issue and one that has multiple impacts. Caregiver stress occurs for any number of reasons. According to Rhonda Montgomery and her work developing Tailored Care for Caregivers®(TCARE®), caregivers’ identities can become confused and even change to identify with the position of care provider rather an individual. Identity confusion causes stress, as does the increased intensity of care provided over time, financial stress, and so on. As this increases the caregiver may find that they are considering placement for the loved one. Montgomery and her work maintain that the provision of resources to manage these stressors can help to prevent placement and reduce the physical and emotional impact on the caregiver. What are these resources and where to we connect with them? The good news is that there are supports in every community. Here in Georgia, we have a community aging network consisting of the State Unit on Aging and 12 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). This network provides direct services along with a statewide database of resources and additional services. These resources can be accessed through Empowerline: https://www.empowerline.org/caregiver/ for the Atlanta 10 county metro area and statewide through the Georgia Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC): https://aging. georgia.gov/contacts/aging-and-disability-resource-connection. Other organizations like AARP offer supports https:// www.aarp.org/caregiving/answers/info-2017/family-caregivers-support-groups.html. The Alzheimer’s Association is another group offering supports specifically for those living with dementia and their caregivers https://www.alz.org/ georgia. Resources can also be found through faith communities and local support groups. And the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving has state of the art resources as well https://www.rosalynncarter.org/. There are also self-care resources to help manage stress. Stress is an overdrive of our fight or flight response. It causes metabolic, immune, cardiovascular, and other system changes. This simply means that self-care if of the utmost importance. Taking time out to breathe or take a mini mind vacation are ways of mitigating stress in the moment. Regular exercise (even 10 minutes at a time), healthy food, meditation, and sleep are also important in managing stress. Walking is a wonderful way to begin exercising with little, if any, expense. According to America Walks, “Time spent walking and moving can improve muscle strength and flexibility, cardiorespiratory fitness, joint health, bone density, sleep quality, it can also help with managing weight, stress, and mental health.” www.Americawalks.org. Tai Chi, a practice used for centuries, is a combination of postures, movements, and breathing that has been helpful for decreasing pain and improving quality of life and mood. Research suggests that meditation helps to lower blood pressure, decrease anxiety, and depression, and may even help with pain. For more information on many of these techniques visit the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/atoz#. Here at Second Wind Dreams we also provide supports for caregivers. We have been offering a quarterly Let’s Talk Caregiving Roundtable through the sponsorship of AARP Georgia. We also have resources and education for caregivers and families at our website https://www.secondwind.org/caregiver-resources.html.

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THE CAREGIVER The effects of care giving are vast and individual. Caregivers are at increased risk for adverse effects on their well-being ranging from health and quality of life to their relationships and economic security. The consequences for individual caregivers depend on many factors. More than 40 million people provide care, in some way, for a parent, grandparent, relative or neighbor with basic needs: dressing, bathing, cooking, medications or transportation. Often, they do some or all of this while working, parenting, or both. According to AARP research, the average caregiver is a 49-year-old woman caring for an older relative but many caregivers are millennial’s, male and female. About one-third of caregivers have a full-time job, and 25 percent work part time. A third provide more than 23 hours of care per week. Informal caregivers are generally unpaid, but there care is valued at $470 billion a year. Because of longer life expectancies, the demand for caregivers is growing but the supply is shrinking, In 2015, there were seven potential family caregivers for every person over 80. By 2030, the ratio is expected to be four-to-one, and by 2050, there will be fewer than three potential caregivers for every older adult. And there is the physical and emotional toll of extended care giving. Family caregivers are more likely to experience negative health effects like anxiety, depression, and chronic disease. Studies found that those who experienced mental or emotional stress while caring for a disabled spouse were 63 percent more likely to die within four years than non-caregivers. Another study found that long-term caregivers have lowered immune systems even three years after their care giving roles have ended. Yet, as overextended, and often under appreciated family caregivers are, they continue to be there. For many, caring for a loved one provides tremendous purpose and fulfillment. It can deepen relationships and offer the time and space for connection where it otherwise might not exist. It seems that the goal, then, should not be to reduce family care giving, but to reduce its burdens. There are measures that could help. Many states now have instituted policy and even passed laws relating to care giving. You have to keep remembering, you don’t have to be a nursing expert, a superhero, or a saint to be a good caregiver. Care giving can be a good experience. Learn as much as you can about the illness. Look for support and community resources and trust your instincts. Encourage independence and be open to technologies and strategies that support it. Set clear limits and communicate them to all involved. Know your limits and be realistic about how much of your time and yourself you can give.

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