New programs, scholarships and more

     RCI publishes spring 2010 happenings   

RCI-Korea launched

In Seoul, Korea on March 22, 2010, Pres. Choong Soon Kim of The Cyber University of Korea signed an MOU with Georgia Southwestern University’s Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving to launch RCI-Korea. The MOU marks the beginning of joint curriculum development and certificate program for caregivers, the first of its kind in Korea. In addition to Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, President Jimmy Carter, GSW President Dr. Kendall A. Blanchard and RCI Executive Director Rick Birkel were present for the signing event. MORE  

Save the Date!

The RCI will hold it's annual National Summit & Training Institute the week of October 18-22, 2010 at Georgia Southwestern State University in Americus, GA. MORE

2010 Professional Development Series

Research and Development sites of the RCI's National Quality Caregiving Network will showcase their programs through a free Professional Development Webinar Series designed to address the needs and questions of agencies and organizations involved in implementing evidence-based programs for caregivers. Sites will share their experiences, challenges, best practices, learning and wisdom based on their ongoing activites. MORE

Scholarship and Award Opportunities

Applications for the 2010 Mattie J. T. Stepanek Caregiving Scholarships are due June 1, 2010. Four $2,500 scholarships will be awarded. MORE

Nominations for the Rosalynn Carter Leadership in Caregiving Award are due July 1, 2010. In addition to a beautiful statuette designed by Frank Eliscu, designer of the Heisman Trophy, the winning partnership  receives a check in the amount of $20,000. MORE

Georgia REACH Program Expands to Additional Counties

Georgia REACH, a program offered by the Rosalynn Carter Institute, is now available in most parts the West Central and Southwest Georgia area. The counties served include Crisp, Dougherty, Dooly, Lee, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Terrell, and Webster. The program is designed to support caregivers of loved ones with memory loss, Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementia. MORE

Website Sections of Interest

The " Implementation Tools and Guides" section of the RCI website provides resources on caregiver assessment, podcasts and conference presentations on evidence-based caregiver programs, research reviews and meta analysis, and other useful links to assist those interested in bringing more effective supports to their community.  
The " RCI Community" section is designed to put a face on caregiving activities of the RCI and it's many partners. In this section you can learn about the history of the RCI, browse photos reflecting our past 20+ years, as well as see and read first hand stories of those doing important work in the field to support caregivers.     

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