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November 2024 Canary Health Newsletter
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This year’s theme is #ICare. Caregiver Action Network, who sets the theme each year, focuses this year’s theme around highlighting the importance of self-recognition and self-identity—key factors in caregivers’ access to essential support. “Identifying as a caregiver opens the door to the family caregiver support needed throughout their journey.” Learn more why self-identifying as a caregiver is critical in various settings to ensure the care recipient and the caregiver receive appropriate support.
March 2025 Canary Health Newsletter
With each passing week of 2025, I can’t help but think about the curse “May you live in interesting times". It is used to describe a period of significant change, uncertainty, or upheaval, implying that the current era is turbulent and challenging.
To say the least, we do live in interesting times…and we must be vigilant in our efforts to support the most vulnerable in our society. I am proud of the work Canary Health®/Building Better Caregivers® does to provide mental health support to the unsung heroes in our community who care for their loved ones with significant health and mental health challenges.
Canary Health’s® Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) To Continue Supporting the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Caregiver Support Program
In line with the federal government’s commitment to Support Family and Friend Caregivers across the U.S., this renewal extends the partnership for more than a decade to provide education and support to caregivers of seriously ill or injured Veterans.
Health Net® Collaborates with Canary Health® to offer Free Online Caregiver Support Program
We are pleased to announce a collaboration with Health Net®, one of California’s most experienced health plans and a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, to provide an evidence-based, online, six-week, peer-to-peer education and support program for caregivers.
When Greg returned from Iraq and Afghanistan with PTSD and serious physical injuries, he had no one to turn to except his ex-wife Rachel. Without hesitation, she stepped into the role of his caregiver and turned to the VA for support. Her CSC, Amanda, recommended the Building Better Caregivers program. Watch her courageous story, then return to your email and Register Today! https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Rachel
Erica from Caregiver Support Services at the VA, talks about the benefits she's seen in caregivers that have taken the Building Better Caregivers Program. Register Today! https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Erica
Gloria is a Caregiver for her husband, a Veteran with physical disabilities. She shares how the 6-week online workshop Building Better Caregivers has helped her become a better Caregiver. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Gloria
BBC helped glynda communicate with her veteran. Glynda's son, a former Marine, suffers from PTSD. As his caregiver, Glynda sought support from the BBC online workshop to better understand his condition, improve their communication, and better care for her own well-being in the process. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Glynda
Eldonia, Caregiver for her Navy Veteran father, learned to find time for herself and even improve her health by participating in the 6-week online Building Better Caregivers® workshop. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Eldonia
Barbara, a full-time Caretaker for her husband with a cognitive impairment, learned how to be a better Caregiver after taking the Building Better Caregivers® 6-week online workshop. Resources, new techniques improving communication, and support from other Caregivers helped her to better manage her emotional and physical health. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Barbara
Constance found connection, support and learned skills with the Building Better Caregivers 6-week online workshop offered by the VA.If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Constance
Lesha never expected she’d be a caregiver for her husband, an 12 year Army Veteran who is only 50. The stress of caregiving caused her to suffer a heart attack. Find out how Building Better Caregivers® (BBC)helped her take care of her own health so she could become a better caregiver. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Lesha
Deborah and her husband have been caregiving for their son, a Navy Veteran, for the past 8 years. She shares how the 6-week online Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) workshop became her lifeline, providing her with support from other caregivers to help her become a better caregiver. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Deborah
Evelyn, a veteran herself wants to give back to veterans for their service. She is currently caring for another veteran, but found she didn't know what was involved with caregiving, and felt she was on an island by herself. Then she found the Building Better Caregivers® program. Now she knows she can take on the world and make a difference. Sign up at https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Evelyn
Watch how the BBC online workshop helped Paula, a caregiver for her Vietnam Vet husband, improve her health and learn to laugh again. Click here to learn more:Sign up at https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Paula
BCBH Participant Sara shares how she looked forward to the workshop each week. She was first apprehensive, but quickly realized the benefits of sharing about her chronic pain with others with chronic conditions.
BCBH Facilitator Pat has been a facilitator for Better Choices, Better Health for years. Having gone through the program herself as a participant challenged with a chronic condition, helps her understand what participants are going through in the groups she facilitates.
Beth shares how the Better Choices, Better Health® (BCBH) online workshop has helped her better manage her chronic conditions.
Be inspired by real stories from real people just like you living with chronic conditions. Learn how Kelle improved her health by participating in Better Choices, Better Health®, 6 week online program.
Webinar presents positive clinical & economic outcomes from recently published Stanford-Anthem Study on digital therapeutics, one of the largest peer-reviewed studies of a digital and community-based diabetes self- management program. Webinar features Dr. Kate Lorig, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, Stanford School of Medicine; Juliet Simone, National Program and Health Director, Oasis Lifelong Adventure; and Dr. Neal Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer, Canary Health.
Mary, Caregiver for her son, shares how the Building Better Caregivers® online workshop helped her better manage the challenges of caregiving for her Veteran. See how support from Caregivers and trained leaders in the BBC workshop helped her take time for herself, and make progress on her path to wellness for her veteran. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Mary
Idena is a Caregiver for her husband, a Vietnam Veteran. They struggled to communicate, and went through periods where he simply didn’t want to talk. She would get frustrated when he spoke of the war, because in her mind, it’s long over. But she kept trying. She even moved from Georgia to Florida in search of Caregiving support. Idena’s resilience paid off. She contacted the VA in Orlando and discovered the Building Better Caregivers 6-week online workshop. She learned tools to help her better manage stress and emotions, which laid the foundation for better communication with her husband. Idena learned to be a better Caregiver, and in return, she learned to take better care of herself. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Idena
Vicki shares her story of caring for her Veteran with Dementia. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Vicki
Two eight month deployments in Afghanistan had taken their toll on Dave, a Marine Veteran, who suffered from PTSD. His partner Angela learned found support from other Caregivers in the Building Better Caregivers online Workshop. Click here to learn more: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Angela
Building Better Caregivers® helped Samanta learn tools to find time to take care of her health while becoming a better Caregiver for her husband, a Navy Veteran. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Samanta
When Renee’s husband returned from active duty with a TBI and PTSD, it was tough. She wasn’t taking care of herself, she wasn’t interacting with others. Building Better Caregivers reminded her to take a breath, and through the support of others and caregiver tips she was able to better deal with her days. Her husband jokes it saved their marriage. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Renee
Hear how Building Better Caregivers empowered Brenda to utilize other services offered through the VA Caregiver Support Program. If you're a Caregiver of a Veteran, click to learn more and sign up: https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Brenda
Lisa is top referrer of caregivers to the Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) online workshop. She shares why BBC is a great resource for caregivers. If you're a caregiver of a Veteran and in need of support, go to:https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Lisa
Watch how Better Choices, Better Health® 6 week online workshop helped Muriel better manage her chronic conditions.
Robin, also known as Facilitator DesertBlu. was a caregiver to her parents for 10 years. During that time, she signed up for Building Better Caregivers®(BBC) to get online caregiving support, and later became a BBC facilitator. Watch her story for a unique perspective as both a caregiver and facilitator, and learn how BBC can help fill gaps in care, keeping caretakers and patients healthier. Sign up at https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Robin
Diane looked forward to retiring with her husband, but his unexpected diagnosis changed their plans. With the help of BBC, it didn’t throw a wrench in them. Learn more about BBC:Sign up at https://va.buildingbettercaregivers.org/bbcsocial/?utm_source=Youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Diane
Thelma, a participant in and now a facilitator for Building Better Caregivers® (BBC) online workshops shares the value of peer support facilitators vs workshops led by non-peer facilitators. She explains how it improves the health and well-being of Canary Health's workshop participants, and how outcomes of the caregiver and their patient improve.
Facilitator Val, having gone through cancer as a child and experiencing first hand what caregiving looks like, shares how that experience, along with the caregiving she has given to her family over the years, has helped her relate better as a peer to participants than if she didn't have that experience.
Like many, Amy felt isolated during the pandemic. Symptoms such as stress and anxiety began to impact her emotional health. Even though she doesn’t have a physical chronic condition, the peer support in Better Choices, Better Health helped her better manage those symptoms to improve her overall health and well-being.
Bill describes how his BCBH community with common ailments helped him manage his condition.