All caregivers in the state can access free
resources at home
PIERRE,
S.D., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --The South
Dakota Department of Human Services (SD DHS) has partnered
with Trualta, the leading online learning and support platform
for family caregivers, to offer South
Dakota caregivers free education and support. Caregivers can
sign up at sd-caregivers.trualta.com.
"SD DHS's Division of Long Term Services and Supports is excited
to offer on-demand trainings and resources to help families and
caregivers build the skills and confidence to provide care for
their loved ones at home," said Lesley
Farmen, Administration of Community Living (ACL) Program
Administrator and State Dementia Coordinator.
Trualta's innovative education platform offers short lessons on
many caregiver skills, including fall prevention, medication
management, and bathing. It also offers virtual support groups and
webinars. Trualta helps families caring for loved ones with
conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or dementia, an intellectual
or developmental disability, heart disease, diabetes, a recent
stroke, and more.
"We are thrilled to offer our family caregiver education
platform in South Dakota," said
Jonathan Davis, Trualta CEO. "This
is a significant step forward in our mission to empower caregivers
with invaluable knowledge and support, deepening our commitment to
help as many caregivers as possible to better manage challenging
care situations at home."
There are an estimated 80,000 unpaid family caregivers in
South Dakota, and they are at risk
for anxiety, depression, and burnout. To learn more
visit sd-caregivers.trualta.com.
About the South Dakota Department of Human Services
The mission of the South Dakota Department of Human Services (SD
DHS) is to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities
and those who are aging. Department staff work with individuals,
families, and SD DHS partners to help individuals learn about
available services and how to access them. In partnership with its
stakeholders and through its five divisions, SD DHS helps
individuals meet the goals they set for the life they want.
About Trualta
Trualta is the leading family caregiver education and
support platform, helping caregivers build skills, improve
confidence, and feel less isolated. It offers on-demand articles
and videos, and virtual support groups, to help improve at-home
care and reduce caregiver burnout. Trualta partners with healthcare
payers and providers, and government and social service
organizations to bring its evidence-based offering to
families.
CONTACT: Allison Becker,
allison@trualta.com
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SOURCE South Dakota Department of Human Services