The CareWorks Fund Awards Aging 100 with Unrestricted Grant
Caregiving, home care, bereavement and loneliness are pressuring every family, in every culture. Women of Color (WOC) disproportionately leave the workforce to provide care for elders. They also are core to the home care workforce, receiving limited pay, and pressured with stressful conditions. As society ages, the need for culturally adapted care is in high demand, yet the care access is decreasing quickly due to stress, inadequate pay, and burnout. Resourcing local solutions led by women representing the community is key to fueling the growth we need for care at home.
The CareWorks Fund, founded in 2024, by President and Chief Executive Officer (Interim) of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Paurvi Bhatt, and managed by Health Equity Operations & Strategist, Renea Banks, deploys small unrestricted grants to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations led by WOC who provide advocacy, support workforce solutions and deliver community-based care, bereavement, and end of life services for culturally diverse populations. It centers leadership, resources, and services with WOC who want to grow impact and attract greater resourcing.
We are so grateful to receive this grant and will use the funding to offer additional support and resources to family caregivers of seniors and older adults! We also extend a big thank you to Charityvest, the advisors of the CareWorks Fund, and the other recipients of the 2024 - 2025 CareWorks Fund!
Aging 100 Founder Joins Caring Across Generations Fellowship Program as 2023 Care Fellow
The Caring Across Generations Care Fellowship is a leadership development and recruitment project that cultivates the advocacy and communications skills of family caregivers. Care Fellows represent some of the most dedicated caregiver activists in the Caring Across Generations network.
Led by their innate expertise drawn from their lived experiences and ideas, Care Fellows are changing the way caregiving is seen, valued, and supported in the United States.
Fellows will complete the fellowship with an understanding of how people power impacts policy change at the state and federal level, learn how to use the power of our own lived experience to create structural change, and join a community of diverse individuals who are passionate about creating a care infrastructure that’s affordable, accessible, and equitable for all.
Learn more about the Care Fellowship here!
Aging 100 Founder Accepted into the American Society on Aging's 2022-2023 ASA Rise Fellowship Program
The growth rate of the older adult population in the U.S. is rapidly diversifying in its racial and ethnic makeup, and the American Society on Aging (ASA) is committed to helping ensure that leaders of organizations serving older adults reflect this growing diversity.
In 2021, ASA launched ASA Rise, a 20-week intensive training and mentorship program, for BIPOC-identified professionals within the field of aging. The goal of the program is to improve well-being across an increasingly diverse aging population by creating a BIPOC leadership pool that improves policies and programs at the local, state and national levels. To accomplish this, the weekly virtual program will cover fundamental principles of advocacy, social justice and leadership development.
We are excited to share, our founder has been accepted into the 2022-2023 ASA Rise Fellowship program and joins 14 other amazing BIPOC leaders (read more about them here). This cohort will be referred to as “The Disruptors” because of their commitment to proactively disrupt and dismantle the structures at the core of the inequities that exists within the field of aging.
Along with disrupting structures, policies, practices, and behaviors that sustain unequal outcomes for older adults, fellows will complete a national project in collaboration with The National Council on Aging (NCOA). Research findings and outcomes of the project will be shared at On Aging 2023, the nation’s largest multidisciplinary conference on aging
We cannot wait to see what these Disruptors accomplish over the next few months!
ASA RISE is a launching pad for the next generation of aging leadership and is sponsored by The John A Hartford Foundation, the AARP Foundation, the Archstone Foundation, the RRF Foundation for Aging, CVS Health and Matz, Blancato & Associates.
Aging 100 Announces Recipient for Respite Care Grant For a Family Dealing with Dementia
We announced in November that we were teaming up with HFC (formerly Hilarity For Charity) to provide an in-home respite care grant for a family caregiver of a person living with memory loss, cognitive issues, and/or a diagnosis of dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease.
The purpose of the in-home care grant is to provide temporary relief for a caregiver, giving them time to rest, recharge and focus on their personal and professional life.
We are excited to announce, a family in Georgia has been selected to receive the respite care grant.
Delivered through, Home Instead, the world's leading provider of personalized in-home care services, the Recharge Relief Grant provides 50 hours of free, professional, in-home care. Alzheimer’s care services funded through the grant program, will be delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead CAREGiver.
It is Aging 100's honor to support this family with this grant.
Aging 100 and HFC Team up to recognize National Family Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer’s Disease Month by awarding a caregiver a free in-home respite care grant
Aging 100 is partnering with HFC (formerly Hilarity For Charity) to provide an in-home respite care grant for a family caregiver of a person living with memory loss, cognitive issues, and/or a diagnosis of dementia and/or Alzheimer’s disease. The in-home care grant program relieves caregivers, giving them time to rest, recharge and focus on their personal and professional life.
Delivered through, Home Instead, the world's leading provider of personalized in-home care services, the Recharge Relief Grant provides 3-6 months of free, professional, in-home care. Alzheimer’s care services funded through the grant program, will be delivered by a highly skilled and trained Home Instead CAREGiver.
This respite care grant is funded by the generous donation of the founder of Aging 100, who understands firsthand the struggles of being a family caregiver. She wants this donation to be special and intended for a deserving caregiver.
Guidelines & Eligibility
Recharge Respite Grant
The Recharge Respite Grant is designed to provide respite to family caregivers that need to take time to personally recharge and focus on themselves. It is a one-time grant of 50 hours of respite care to be used within three (3) months of being awarded. If awarded a Recharge Respite Grant, upon completion of this grant, applicants are able to reapply for another grant if needed. The founder of Aging 100 will only sponsor the first grant.
The Recharge Respite grant does not require a formal diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s, however, applicants must identify specific issues related to memory loss, trouble thinking, or other dementia-like symptoms for the person living with these issues. Applicants must fall within the following criteria.
Currently living at home with person living with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia.
Caregiver(s) is facing financial and emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s or related Dementia.
Resides in the United States or Canada. Grant program not available in Puerto Rico or other US territories.
The respite care hours will be provided by Home Instead and there is no cash value. Only one application per person/household will be accepted. To see if there is a Home Instead in your area, please visit Home Instead.
To Apply
To submit an application, please use this link here. Only online applications are accepted. The very first question will ask, “How did you hear about the HFC Grant Program?” Please select “Other” and put Aging 100.
Provide a full narrative and as much detail as possible of your caregiving experience and current status including any financial and/or emotional hardships due to the unique challenges of dementia, Alzheimer's or memory loss.
Deadline to Apply
The deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 11:59pm EST.
Review Process
Once the application period closes, applications will be reviewed, in December, by an external committee of current and former Alzheimer’s family caregivers, health care, and service providers. After submitting the application you will be contacted via email within 30-60 days. All applicants will be notified of their status.
For questions or assistance completing the application, please contact info@aging100.org.
Announcing our 501 (c) (3) Status to Expand Our Mission of Helping Seniors Reach the Age of 100 and beyond!
We are excited to announce, Aging 100 is now officially a public charity with tax-exempt status under Section 501 c3 of the United States Internal Revenue Code. This status will allow us to expand our fundraising activities and further our mission of helping seniors reach the age of 100 and beyond!
We are deeply grateful for contributions from our funders and supporters. Contributions donated to Aging 100 are tax-deductible.
Our immediate priorities:
Our red bag initiative. With COVID-19 hitting nursing homes the hardest, limiting visitations and immediate resources, we hope to distribute our red bags to more nursing homes and assistant living facilities. Our red drawstring bags are filled with toiletry items in addition to things that will keep seniors physically and mentally active.
Expanding our board: Along with our new official 501 (c) (3) status, we have invited some awesome community leaders to join our board. With their direction and leadership, we hope to take Aging 100 to new heights.
If you are interested in supporting our mission, please visit our donation page here. For questions about donations or programs, please contact us at info@aging100.org Thank you again!
The determination letter is available upon request.
Also note, we are a registered charity in the state of Georgia.
COVID-19: How You Can Help Seniors in Your Community.....Virtually!
Research shows, senior isolation is one of the biggest threats to a senior’s health and well-being. With many senior communities on lockdown, due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), it has been a challenge trying to reach and assist our local seniors…..until now! With respect to the recommendations provided by the CDC, although you should limit direct face-to-face contact with seniors, there are alternate ways that you can engage with them virtually.
Cards of Light Luminary Challenge by Second Wind Dreams
Are you suddenly seeking ways to pass the time, activities for your family, or opportunities to help others? Participate in Second Wind Dreams’ Cards of Light Luminary Challenge! Here's how:
Contact Ms. Brenda Reeves at brenda@secondwind.org to participate
Ms. Brenda will send you a printable certificate and a mailing address of a confirmed elder care community participant.
Make 25 cards for elders and staff members at elder care communities (Make 50 if you have a larger group of people)
Mail your cards to the address provided by Ms. Brenda
Take a photo with your certificate and post it on social media. Be sure to tag Second Wind Dreams.
Write to seniors at Heartis Senior Living in Clear Lake:
Are you at home looking for something to do? If so, you are in luck! The residents at Heartis Senior Living in Clear Lake are looking for PenPals! The seniors would love to receive pictures, letters, or drawings from you and your kids. Help these awesome seniors feel the love while they stay indoors and out of harm’s way.
** Please know staff has researched and prepared an isolated area for deliveries where items will be disinfected and held for 72hrs prior to delivering to residents. This will help prevent the exposure to COVID 19. **
Please send all letters to:
Heartis Senior Living in Clear Lake
Attention: Becky Hudson
14520 Hwy 3
Webster, TX 77598
Letters of Love by Love for the Elderly
During the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s more important than ever to fight loneliness with love for our elders. Love for the Elderly needs your help writing letters that will uplift an elderly stranger! Learn more here!
We, at Aging 100, would love to hear how you’re engaging with the seniors in your community. Please share your engagement with us here!
Things You Can Do, as a Senior, to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19
If you are a senior and have a serious underlying medical condition, here is what you can do:
Stay home if possible.
Wash your hands often.
Avoid close contact (6 feet, which is about two arm lengths) with people who are sick.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
Avoid all cruise travel and non-essential air travel.
Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your underlying condition or if you are sick.
For more information on steps you can take to protect yourself, see CDC’s How to Protect Yourself
Stress and Coping
Older people are at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19 which may result in increased stress during a crisis.
Fear and anxiety about the COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions.
Things you can do to support yourself:
Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories and social media. Hearing about the pandemic repeatedly can be upsetting.
Take care of your body. Take deep breaths, stretch, or meditate. Try to eat healthy, well-balanced meals, exercise regularly, get plenty of sleep, and avoid alcohol and drugs.
Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
Connect with others. Talk with people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.
If you, or someone you care about, are feeling overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression, or anxiety, or feel like you want to harm yourself or others call
911
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746. (TTY 1-800-846-8517)
Please watch the video below on things that seniors need to know about COVID-19:
Learn more and find additional resources here!
Centenarian's Dream Fulfilled with the Help of Aging 100
You only turn 100 years young once!
As 2019 came to an end, the team at Aging 100 was running around the city trying to create holiday magic for some under-served seniors in the local community. After donating a handful of gifts to a few seniors, we received a special request from our friends over at Second Wind Dreams.
Marie, a bubbly senior who loves to sing and dance, was turning 100 years old on December 18 and wanted to celebrate her birthday with her dear friends and awesome staff members at Royal Springs, a health care and rehabilitation center based in Las Vegas, NV.
A big surprise to Marie, Aging 100, along with Caesars Foundation and Royal Springs made her birthday celebration one to remember. The birthday girl enjoyed a big celebration with her favorite foods (scalloped potatoes and chocolate desserts) which were personally requested by Marie, great music and all of her friends.
Marie was so surprised and could not believe that her beautiful dream celebration came true. She cried tears of joy and said, “This is something unforgettable, something that I will always remember.”
We were so honored to help Marie celebrate her 100th birthday!
Aging 100 Becomes Partner with Encore's Gen2Gen Initiative
Powered by Encore.org, the innovation hub tapping the talent of people 50+ as a force for good, Gen2Gen is a diverse and growing network that supports intergenerational engagement. The Gen2Gen campaign works with and through partners and activists to reach its goal of mobilizing 1 million adults 50+ to stand up for — and with — young people today.
We are excited to announce, we have joined the Gen2Gen network as a community partner organization. The network, which has 220 partners (and counting) is focused on bringing generations together to improve life for all. The power of older and younger generations working side by side for change is an exciting mission and one that we will fully support.
We are excited to be among organizations such as AARP, Feeding America and Silvernest.
Featured image via The Jewell Agency Staging.
Aging 100 to Receive Small Grant from The Awesome Foundation
We have some exciting news to announce!
Aging 100 is the September recipient for a $1,000 grant awarded by The Awesome Foundation, Atlanta, Georgia Chapter. We are truly honored and cannot thank the trustees enough. We intend to use the grant for our 100 Red Bags initiative. Read more about it here. If you are interesting in volunteering or partnering with us on our initiative (s), please contact us here.
The check presentation will be held in mid-September. Stay tuned for more details.
More About The Awesome Foundation
The Awesome Foundation is a global community advancing the interest of awesome in the universe. Each chapter supports awesome projects through micro-grants, usually given out monthly.
The Atlanta Chapter of the Awesome Foundation supports projects in sciences, arts, education, civic engagement, media, and entertainment -- just about anything as long as it contributes to making Atlanta more AWESOME!
- Aging 100 Team
Featured image via Sweet Talk Social.