OpenAI Academy, in partnership with Caregiver Action Network, Alzheimer’s Association, and American Diabetes Association®, will host free, in-person “AI Skills Jam for Caregivers & Community Health” workshops on November 10 in five U.S. cities. Held during National Family Caregivers Month, the events aim to teach caregivers practical AI skills that can simplify everyday tasks and free up time to care for their loved ones.
Why these workshops?
Caregiving frequently requires coordinating schedules, tracking information, and finding support while balancing work and family responsibilities. An OpenAI analysis—based on data collected October 9–29, 2026—estimates that more than 40 million weekly ChatGPT messages in the U.S. about healthcare involve questions concerning someone else’s care. The workshops are intended to help caregivers use ChatGPT confidently, safely, and pragmatically to address such needs.
What participants will learn
- How to organize caregiver schedules and checklists
- How to convert trusted educational resources into plain-language materials
- How to navigate resources and find peer support
The program also covers responsible AI use: protecting personal information, recognizing the limits of AI tools, and understanding when to consult healthcare, legal, or financial professionals. OpenAI facilitators and mentors will provide hands-on support throughout the sessions. No coding or technical background is required.
Local, community-based learning
The Jam brings training into local communities so caregivers can practice alongside peers and discuss the everyday problems they hope AI will help solve. The partner organizations—Caregiver Action Network, Alzheimer’s Association, and American Diabetes Association®—bring subject-matter experience supporting people living with serious illness and their families, which helps connect the day’s lessons to community needs.
Part of a broader effort
The AI Skills Jam is part of OpenAI Academy’s broader work to make AI practical and accessible. It builds on previous events OpenAI has held with nonprofits, small businesses, K–12 educators, and older adults.
Acknowledgments and next steps
OpenAI thanks Caregiver Action Network, Alzheimer’s Association, American Diabetes Association®, and the caregivers and community health organizations participating nationwide. The questions, ideas, and experiences gathered at these events will help shape future learning resources and ensure the tools are useful in everyday caregiving work.
Details
- Date: November 10, 2026
- Format: Free, in-person workshops in five U.S. cities
- Organizers and partners: OpenAI Academy; Caregiver Action Network; Alzheimer’s Association; American Diabetes Association®
- Note: OpenAI’s usage estimate comes from a privacy-preserving analysis covering October 9–29, 2026, which found more than 40 million weekly U.S. ChatGPT messages about healthcare that asked about care for someone else.
