Melinda S. Kavanaugh
@melindaskav
Professor of social work at UWM, young caregiver/carer researcher and advocate, Founder, Global Neuro YCare
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https://uwm.edu/socialwelfare/people/kavanaugh-phd-lcsw-melinda-s/ 12-10-2019 15:18:57
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So looking forward to the program and seeing my amazing colleagues. Thank you Saul Becker Andy McGowan Young Carers Alliance Carers Trust for creating this opportunity! See ya’ll soon - American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) REB Lisell Perez-Rodgers, Feylyn Lewis, PhD - She/her Elizabeth Olson Bailey Hendricks
Leading the way, guiding the discussion - #youngcarers and #youngadultcarers. Absolute gratitude for them sharing their stories. Attending the 4th International Young Carers Conference in Manchester.
End of an amazing day at the 4th International Young Carers Conference. Presented Young Carer Military family mapping project with @REB10 and Lisell Perez-Rogers. Heard from amazing professionals, researchers and young carers. Looking forward to tomorrow! Elizabeth Dole Foundation UWM HBSSW
Cultural and language adaptation is critical to providing accessible care supports around the globe for #youngcarers. Honored to share South Africa YCare at 4th International Young Carers Conference. Wits University Stellenbosch University UWM HBSSW malin alsö
Absolutely thrilled for the invitation to join EndTheLegacy and Les Turner ALS Foundation to discuss genetic and inherited #ALS and how to talk to youth about it. The lineup is amazing- will be a powerful summit!
It is extraordinary to see these articles and interviews, focusing on #youngcarers and #caregivingyouth. The movement towards Inclusive caregiving is growing- thanks to 60 Minutes The Wall Street Journal for their acknowledgement.
I get so many questions about talking to children about #ALS- and how professionals can support these #youngcarers and their families. Join me today for a great discussion with ALS United Chicago
#ALSMNDWithoutBorders 🌍💙 Conveying an #ALS diagnosis is associated with many complexities. 🎥 Melinda S. Kavanaugh (UW-Milwaukee) introduces the ALS SPIKES protocol, a tool for effective communication that is adaptable for integration into various healthcare settings: ow.ly/nt7h50SkK5Q
They absolutely do!! Thank you Pitt Center on Family Support for inviting me to present my research and the voices of #youngcarers at such an amazing conference! #caregivers
And the fantastic poster by @Leiha_Edmonds on her beautiful work with American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) . Well done Leiha bring the stories of #caregivingyouth to the session.
Thank you Pitt Center on Family Support for the opportunity to add the voices of #youngcarers #caregivingyouth. Including children, youth, and young adults- we now are telling the full story of #caregiving in the US!! National Alliance for Caregiving American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY)
We need to engage the federal government in #caregiver health, connecting federal agencies and funders to be intentional around family caregivers. Excellent talk from Jennifer Olsen from RCI Caregiving.