To caregivers everywhere, we can only say, “What would we do without you?” Every day you provide love and support to your aging parents and other loved ones through your service. On this special day of recognition, and every other day, we wish you moments of joy and reward as you give of yourself to those who need you most. Thank you for caring.
What does it mean to be a caregiver? What impacts exist for both the caregiver and the care recipient(s)? Join host Karen Summey, project manager for ACAPcommunity, and Frances Hall, Founder and Executive Director of ACAPcommunity, as they talk about the joys and challenges of caring for aging parents and other adult loved ones.
Dementia Alliance of NC is hosting a supply drive to collect essential items for older adults, caregivers and people living with dementia in the hardest-hit communities in Western, NC.
Find your chapter’s monthly programs here.
ACAPcommunity Board of Directors is pleased to welcome ACAP Cobb & Cherokee, GA, as one of our newest chapters! What happens when dedicated professionals and community leaders ―people who understand the joys and challenges adult-children experience each day in caring for their aging parents ―become passionate about providing meaningful support for front-line family caregivers? Well, if you’re in Cobb or Cherokee Counties in Georgia, you start a new ACAP chapter!
ACAP chapters help families care for their older adult loved ones and provide much-needed support for caregivers. If there isn’t an ACAP chapter near you, please let us know! With ACAP’s support, developing a chapter for your community is greatly simplified.
We are a nationally-unique 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to support adult-child caregivers as we care for our aging parents and for ourselves.
Educational programs, based on our nationally-validated curriculum and offered through local chapters’ monthly programs, audio podcasts, and annual conferences, form the core of ACAP.
ACAP helps adult-children (and other family members) gain insights, learn strategies and acquire skills so they may be effective caregivers and advocates for older loved ones while also taking care of themselves and preparing for their own years as an older adult.
We would love to hear your experience! Where have you found joy or meaning as a family caregiver? What have been your greatest challenges? And, if ACAP programs, chapter leaders, podcasts, videos, or other resources have been helpful for you, we would love to hear about that! Please send your comments to [email protected]. Please also let us know your name (at least first name) and your email address so we may thank you personally.
“There are only four kinds of people in the world.
Those who have been caregivers.
Those who are currently caregivers.
Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”
ACAP’s founder has faced the joys, trials, and frustrations of trying to provide care for an aging parent. The inspiration for ACAP came when Frances Hall discovered there were other faculty and staff at the university where she worked who also felt a need for support as they cared for their parents. This initial insight has blossomed into a growing community with chapters across several states.
With an estimated 53 million Americans providing personal care or financial assistance to aging family members, it’s important to have access to resources and support to help deal with the unique challenges. That’s where ACAP comes in.
“My sister and I have attended the Winston-Salem, NC, ACAP Chapter meetings since they began in 2018. We depend on ACAP and do not think we could have endured this caregiver journey with our father and stepdad without their help. If they do not have an answer, they can always refer us to the right resource who does.”
“ACAPcommunity’s commitment to providing a nationally-validated curriculum allows caregivers to be empowered with the skills and understanding necessary to provide the best possible care for their aging parents or loved ones. As the President and CEO of EveryAge, I am proud that we have been able to partner with ACAPcommunity to make resources and support available to caregivers who need them.”
President & CEO of EveryAge
“Two specific programs offered by ACAP chapters have had major impacts on my caregiving journey with my parents. A livestreamed program from ACAP Winston-Salem on hospital stays and discharge gave me the tools I needed to manage my dad’s admission and discharge, saving us time and money. An in-person program sponsor (LegalShield) at an ACAP Hickory/Foothills program provided a resource that I am now using to guide my mother and me through estate planning and asset protection. I am so grateful for ACAP and its wonderful programs!”
Information, resources, support and community for adult-children as they care for their aging parents and for themselves.
ACAPcommunity
PO Box 8278
Morganton, NC 28680
Tel: (877) 599-ACAP (2227)
Email: [email protected]
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