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The National Alliance for Caregiving is dedicated to providing support to family caregivers and the professionals who help them and to increasing public awareness of issues facing family caregivers. To learn more about the Alliance, read our organizational profile.

RESEARCH SUMMIT: Moving the Research Agenda Forward in Family Caregiving In June 2007, the MetLife Mature Market Institute and the National Alliance for Caregiving convened a one-day Caregiving Research Summit in Washington,DC. Ten experts in caregiving research were invited to present. The purpose of the Summit was to identify gaps in caregiving research and identify areas for potential exploration across academic disciplines. See the report (PDF)

2008 National Family Caregiving Awards Application The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the 2008 National Family Caregiving Awards. To view the 2006 and 2007 winners and descriptions of their programs, visit our National Family Caregiving Awards page.

Federal Caregiving Legislation - Read highlights from the first session of the 110th Congress.

National Family Caregivers Month (NFC Month) — observed every November — is a nationally recognized month that seeks to draw attention to the many challenges facing family caregivers, advocate for stronger public policy to address family caregiving issues, and raise awareness about community programs that support family caregivers. For more information visit www.thefamilycaregiver.org or call 800-896-3650.

Easter Seals and the National Alliance for Caregiving are pleased to announce the release of Caregiving in Rural America, a report to bring to light and support the demand to address the ever-increasing numbers and unmet needs of rural caregivers. The report concludes with a Call to Action that urges more research on caregiving in rural America and identifies next steps to address specific rural caregiving needs. To download a copy of Caregiving in Rural America from the Easter Seals website, go to www.easterseals.com/ruralcaregiving

Medicare is changing! Visit Medicare resources for information, including the new Medicare prescription drug benefit.

The National Alliance for Caregiving and MetLife Foundation are pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 National Family Caregiving Awards. Read press release (MS Word). To view the 2007 winners and descriptions of their programs, visit our National Family Caregiving Awards page.

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