CACCC Receives $10,000 SCAN COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Grant

San Jose CA – June 3, 2021 – The Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) is proud to be a timely recipient of SCAN’s Health Plan Community Giving program COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Grant in the amount of $10,000. The funds will go towards CACCC’s advance care planning; mindful caregiving stress reduction meetings; mindful self-care workshops; Redefining What Matters guest lecture series and bi-weekly caregiver support group meetings for Chinese American older adults age 55+ and family caregivers residing in SCAN’s service areas in Northern and Southern California.

“SCAN is proud to support CACCC’s many programs that positively impact the diverse needs of Chinese American seniors and their families,” said Denise Likar, vice president of Independence at Home. “The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay at home orders have proven challenging for seniors, many of whom are socially isolated, and lack basic social supports.”

“We are extremely honored to be a SCAN COVID-19 Emergency Assistance grantee,” said Sandy Chen Stokes, founder of CACCC. Our goal is to virtually reach approximately 1800 older adults age 55+ of intergenerational Chinese American family households and caregivers.

CACCC’s programs – held online and conducted in Chinese – will have a positive impact on the mental, physical, emotional health and well-being of Chinese Americans, as well as bring peace of mind in the lives of intergenerational families and caregivers. The online community provides a safe space where they will learn the importance of advance care planning, mindful self-care tips and techniques, insights from leading physicians to improve their quality of life, while caring for a loved one, during a pandemic.

About CACCC
Providing compassionate care, community service, education and outreach to the Chinese community and to the healthcare professionals who serve them, since 2005, the Chinese American Coalition for Compassionate Care (CACCC) is comprised of 150, local, state, and national organizations and over 1500 individuals. CACCC is the first coalition devoted to addressing end-of-life care concerns of the Chinese community. Recognized nationally, in Taiwan and in China, CACCC provides education and support in advance care planning, palliative care and pain management, and offers training in respite, hospice, grief care and mindful self-care. For additional information, visit caccc-usa.org or email info@caccc-usa.org.

About SCAN Health Plan
SCAN Health Plan is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit Medicare Advantage plans, serving more than 220,000 members in California. Since its founding in 1977, SCAN has been a mission-driven organization dedicated to keeping seniors healthy and independent. Independence at Home, a SCAN community service, provides vitally needed services and support to seniors and their caregivers regardless of plan membership. SCAN also offers education programs, community funding, volunteer opportunities and other community services throughout our California service area. To learn more, visit scanhealthplan.com or follow us on Twitter @scanhealthplan.

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Media Contact

Independence at Home, a SCAN community service
Lyndsey Schaefer, Communications Specialist
lschaefer@scanhealthplan.com
1-562-637-7192

CACCC
Jeanne Wun, Media Relations
jeanne@caccc-usa.org
1-408-896-7366