NBC News Daily: The Challenges Facing Family Caregivers
NAC President and CEO Jason Resendez spoke with NBC News about the challenges facing family caregivers and what we all can do to support them.
Scripps News: Examining the Cost of Elder Care in the US
Main & Wall recently covered the factors driving the soaring cost of elder care. NAC President & CEO Jason Resendez discussed the financial challenges many caregivers face as they support aging loved ones.
STAT News | Harris Emphasis on Caregiving is a Policy Others Should Adopt
Kamala Harris, the current vice president and now Democratic candidate for president, made a bold statement in her inaugural campaign speech by shining a spotlight on caregiving. That issue is rarely addressed on the campaign trail even though it profoundly affects...
Increased Support for the Family Caregivers of Cancer Patients
Some 6 million individuals in the United States are shuttling a parent, sibling, or spouse to doctors’ appointments; administering meds; changing dressings; recording symptoms; renting wheelchairs and other medical supplies; along with buying groceries, cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry.
PBS – Stories | COVID-19 Has Made Life Much Harder for Family Caregivers
The number of Americans providing unpaid care for loved ones has been rising in recent years. The coronavirus pandemic and the associated shutdowns have made these difficult roles that much harder, increasing isolation and limiting resources. We hear stories from some...