All caregivers in Iowa can access free resources at
home
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Trualta, the
leading learning and support platform for caregivers, has partnered
with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services to help
caregivers in Iowa. Family
caregivers can access free educational and support resources, and
paid caregivers can receive professional certifications at
ltss-iowa-trualta.com.
"We are thrilled to offer our caregiver
education platform in Iowa," said
Jonathan Davis, Trualta CEO.
"We are thrilled to offer our caregiver education platform in
Iowa," 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
helping as many caregivers as possible to better manage challenging
care situations at home."
Trualta helps caregivers provide better care through
its videos, articles, and courses, which are available in
English and Spanish. It also offers webinars and virtual support
groups so caregivers can connect.
Additionally, professional caregivers or those looking to become
paid caregivers can take Trualta's new Caregiver Essentials
Certification course, which is also free. There are currently more
than 23,000 paid caregivers in Iowa, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Trualta's innovative education platform offers short lessons on
many caregiver skills, including fall prevention, medication
management, toileting and bathing. Its content helps families
caring for loved ones with conditions such as Alzheimer's disease
or dementia, an intellectual or developmental disability, heart
disease, diabetes, COPD, a recent stroke and more.
There are an estimated 330,000 unpaid family caregivers in
Iowa, and they are at risk for
anxiety, depression and burnout. According to a study
published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, 89
percent of study participants reported high satisfaction with
Trualta, and 84 percent reported using at least one skill learned
from Trualta.
To learn more about how Iowans can receive free caregiver
support or a professional caregiver certification, sign up at
ltss-iowa-trualta.com.
About Trualta
Trualta is the leading caregiver education and support platform,
helping caregivers to build skills, improve confidence, and feel
less isolated. It offers articles, videos, and virtual support to
improve care at home, and also certifies professional caregivers.
Trualta partners with healthcare payers and providers, and
government and social service organizations to bring its
evidence-based offering to families and professionals. It has
proven through peer-reviewed research that educated caregivers can
improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Media Contact: Allison Becker,
allison@trualta.com
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