Family Caregiving Collaborative

The Registration & Hotel Reservation Hub for the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research—Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice is now open!

Be sure to register early to take advantage of discounted early bird rates—available through July 14, 2026!

Register Here: https://caregivingconference-uofu.nbsstore.net/registration-4

Reminder: Applications Close in One Week!

Early-career caregiving researchers are encouraged to apply for the Secondary Data Analysis Training Workshop, taking place September 22, 2026 in Salt Lake City.

This immersive, half-day workshop offers:
✨ Hands-on mentoring with national dataset experts (NHATS/NSOC or BRFSS)
✨ Dedicated time to develop a practical, actionable secondary data analysis plan
✨ Hotel accommodations, conference registration, and airfare reimbursement
✨ Opportunities to connect with research leaders shaping the future of caregiving science

⏳ Application Deadline: May 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST — only one week remaining!

Don’t miss your chance—apply today!

Apply Here: https://utahnursing.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NWDpk8er4YskOa

⏰ Last Call! Don’t Miss Your Chance to Submit ⏰

The Abstract and Symposia submission portal for the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research — Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice closes March 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST.

The Family Caregiving Collaborative (FCC) invites abstracts that address caregiving research, workforce/education, practice, and policy across the lifespan. Ready to share your impact and help shape the future of caregiving? Visit our website to learn more and submit your proposal: https://nursing.utah.edu/caregivingconference

𝑵𝒐𝒘 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒑𝒑𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!
Early‑career caregiving researchers are invited to apply for the Secondary Data Analysis Training Workshop, held September 22, 2026 in Salt Lake City.

This immersive, half‑day workshop provides:

✨ Hands‑on mentoring with national dataset experts (NHATS/NSOC or BRFSS)

✨ Dedicated work time to develop an actionable secondary data analysis plan

✨ Hotel accommodations, conference registration & airfare reimbursement

✨ Access to research leaders shaping the future of caregiving science

🗓 Application Deadline: May 1, 2026, 11:59 PM MST

Learn more and apply today!
https://utahnursing.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0NWDpk8er4YskOa

The wait is over! 🎉 Abstract and Symposia submissions are officially open March 1–31, 2026 for the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research — Reaching New Heights: Elevating Caregiving Research, Policy, and Practice.

The Family Caregiving Collaborative (FCC) invites abstracts that address caregiving research, workforce/education, practice, and policy across the lifespan. Ready to share your impact and help shape the future of caregiving? Visit our website to learn more and submit your proposal: https://nursing.utah.edu/caregivingconference

The FCC is so excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the 4th Biennial Conference on Caregiving Research! Learn more about the conference here: https://nursing.utah.edu/caregivingconference

We’re excited to announce our first keynote speaker for the Caregiving Conference: Alison Barkoff, J.D. 🎉

A national leader in aging, disability, and family caregiving policy, Alison will explore how aligning aging and disability priorities can strengthen caregiving research, inform policy, and better support families nationwide. With 25+ years of experience—including leading the development of the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers—she brings critical insight into shaping the future of care.

We can’t wait to welcome her to the conference!

Please join us on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00AM MST/12:00PM EST to hear from Dr. Hillary Lum, MD, PhD, FAAHPM on Partnering in Primary Care to Guide Dementia Caregiver Support.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://utah.zoom.us/j/89735725901
Meeting ID: 897 3572 5901
Passcode: 54321

The National Consortium for Family Caregiving Competencies in Nursing Education invite you to our next webinar scheduled for February 27, 2026, featuring the Members of the National Education Consortium for Family Caregiving in Nursing Education. The topic of the webinar will be a panel discussion that will highlight and discuss the educational competencies developed by the Consortium.

To register for the next event, please scan the QR code or click link here: https://utahnursing.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3e2GSs0BWNMc5NA

The Family Caregiving Collaborative at the University of Utah College of Nursing is proud to host the 4𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡—𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝑯𝒆𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔: 𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉, 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒆 , on September 23–25, 2026.

Abstract submissions for this conference will open March 1, 2026. The Family Caregiving Collaborative (FCC) invites abstracts that address caregiving research, workforce/education, practice, and policy across the lifespan.

For more information about this conference, visit our website: https://nursing.utah.edu/caregivingconference

For questions, please contact [email protected].

As the holidays bring together friends and families, we all have the unique opportunity to recognize and let caregivers know how much we appreciate what they do. Here are ways you can take action and support the caregivers in your life this holiday season.

📢 We are excited to announce that the Family Caregiving Collaborative received a two-year grant from Administration on Community Living. Our goal is to create a "𝙉𝙤 𝙒𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝘿𝙤𝙤𝙧" for Utah Caregivers.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗡𝗼-𝗪𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴-𝗗𝗼𝗼𝗿?
𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗠: The current long-term services and supports (LTSS) access system involves multiple funding streams with often duplicative eligibility and enrollment processes, leaving many individuals feeling bewildered and overwhelmed.
𝗦𝗢𝗟𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡: A single No-Wrong-Door System is where anyone can be seamlessly connected to the full range of community-based options available. Through a network of agencies, NWD expands access to services and supports, helping individuals and their caregivers navigate resources they need with a person-centered approach.

UTah's NWD system aims to support the 450,000+ caregivers in Utah, the essential (and often overlooked) member of the long-term services and supports system. By bringing together dozens of service providers from across the state, we aim to create a series of tools and resources to increase awareness and referral to the many community-based resources and supports that are available to support the invaluable work that family caregivers do to support those with disability and medical needs.