Appalachian Area Agency on Aging Family Caregiver Support Program

09/30/2026

Join Caregiver Action Network's Upcoming Webinar Long-Term Care Planning for Aging Parents: What Every Family Caregiver Should Know October 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. ET Caring for an aging parent or loved one can feel overwhelming—but you don't have to navigate it alone. Join experts from Caregiver Action...

09/29/2026

The power in this quote is shifting from a focus on disease to a focus on the person. At every stage of dementia, there’s a person who’s having an experience and a perspective. When we forget this, we risk seeing and responding only to the cognitive deficits and the consequences of dementia rather than seeing and responding to the person we love.

09/23/2026

🧠 Dementia 101: The Basics 💙

Join us at the Bamberg County Public Library for an informative session designed to provide a comprehensive overview of dementia—including types and stages, warning signs, ways to minimize risk, navigating a diagnosis, and connecting with resources available in South Carolina.

📅 Tuesday, October 20, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Bamberg County Public Library
3156 Railroad Avenue, Bamberg, SC 29003

We’re pleased to welcome Shaneka Brown, M.S., CDP, Dementia Care Specialist with the SC Department on Aging, as our speaker.

Whether you’re learning for yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand dementia, this session offers an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with helpful resources.

Mark your calendar and join us! 💙

Iona Janine Murdaugh Denmark Branch Library Bamberg County HEALing Partners Family Health Centers, Inc. South Carolina Department on Aging

09/23/2026

Registration is now open for the Second Annual Dementia Friendsgiving on November 10 from 12:30–3:00 PM ET! Join Dementia Friendly America for this opportunity to give thanks, make connections and discover what exciting opportunities lay ahead for the dementia-friendly movement. Register today: dfamerica.org/friendsgiving.

09/16/2026

Malnutrition Awareness is about educating our communities on the
importance of early identification, timely intervention, and effective care to help
prevent and treat malnutrition among older adults. Check out this article:
https://bit.ly/4fxctXX.

09/10/2026

Join Caregiver Action Network's Upcoming Webinar Medicare Made Clear: A Caregiver's Guide to Understanding Coverage Before Open Enrollment September 24, 2026 at 3 p.m. ET Medicare decisions can be overwhelming, especially when you're making them for someone you love. Join Caregiver Action Network fo...

08/26/2026

Join Caregiver Action Network's Upcoming Webinar Navigating the VA Maze: A Caregiver's Roadmap August 27, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET Join Caregiver Action Network (CAN) for an informative and supportive webinar designed specifically for veteran caregivers. This session will provide caregivers with essential....

08/19/2026

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08/04/2026

Every caregiver has a story.
Every story has the power to help another family.

Join us THIS THURSDAY for the Voices of Care Summit: A National Schizophrenia Caregiver Experience, a first-of-its-kind virtual summit bringing together family caregivers, advocates, mental health leaders, and nationally recognized storytellers for an honest, hopeful conversation about caring for someone living with schizophrenia.

📅 Thursday, August 6
➡️ 2–4 p.m. ET
➡️ No cost to attend
➡️ Register: https://www.caregiveraction.org/voices-of-care-summit-schizophrenia/

Why Attend the Voices of Care Summit?

You’ll hear firsthand how other families have navigated:

* Managing the day-to-day realities of schizophrenia
* Reducing isolation and caregiver burnout
* Navigating stigma within families and communities
* Building stronger partnerships with healthcare providers
* Finding hope through shared experiences
* Supporting recovery while caring for yourself

Featuring a conversation between guest, comedian, writer, and mental health advocate Atsuko Okatsuka and Caregiver Action Network’s Marvell Adams Jr., plus caregiver voices from Sarah LaBrie, Maria Case, Nicole Gillen, Chrisa Hickey, Brianna Ryan-Smolinski, and Kristy Stonehill. Moderated by CAN's Amera Bilal.

If you're caregiving for someone with schizophrenia, don't miss this event!