Caregiving Action Team
As the population ages and places more pressure on the care systems, the caregiver's role will only increase in importance. However, there is already a shortage of formal caregivers and a lack of resources to expand recruitment for this role. Caregivers need more opportunities for training and skill building. Higher wages are also necessary. The prioritized strategies reflect today's needs and prepare for the increasing need
Caregiving Goal: Reinforce the value of caregiving by improving the resources, support, and training for paid and unpaid caregivers.
Strategies:
- Increase awareness of and coordinate training resources and supports for paid and unpaid caregivers.
- Expand the caregiver workforce through development programs, career pathways, and offering financial incentives/ stipends.
- Expand caregiver respite programs and adult day care programs.
- Advocate for and develop programs that provide financial support to those that choose to leave the workforce to be a caregiver for family or a friend.
The Caregiving Action Team convened for the first time in December 2024.
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Caregiving Action Team Members
- Gabriella Ambrosi, Sequoia Senior Solutions, Inc.
- Brooke Brand, Providence Sonoma County
- Monte Cimino, Aging and Disability Commission
- Katie Davis, Sebastopol Senior Center
- Shelley Dombroski, Alzheimer’s Association
- Eric Glentzer, Human Services, Adult and Aging
- Susan Harvey, City of Cotati
- Lauren Hibdon, Alzheimer’s Association
- Nancy Powers-Stone, Redwood Caregiver Resources
- Chirs Ryan, Providence Sonoma County
- Nancy Frank, Community
2025 Meeting Schedule
Caregiving Action meets on the 3rd Tuesday of ach month, from 1:30 – 3:00pm
- February 18
- March 18
- April 15
- May 20
- June 17
- July 15
- August 19
- September 16
- October 21
- November 18
- December 16
- January 20
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