, /PRNewswire/ --The South Dakota Department of Human Services (SD DHS) has partnered with , the leading online learning and support platform for family caregivers, to offer caregivers free education and support. Caregivers can sign up at . "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 , 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 ," said , 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 , and they are at risk for anxiety, depression, and burnout.
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