Your Story Matters: Understanding Gaps in Medical and Nursing Task Training for Cancer Caregivers
2025-09-15 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
Family caregivers are essential members of the care team, often managing demanding medical and nursing tasks without formal training. This session will highlight the challenges caregivers face and based on insights from NAC research, pinpoint key areas where training and support are urgently needed. Our goal is to outline a path toward a more supportive care system by better preparing caregivers for the vital roles they play.
Speakers:

Alexandra Zaleta, PhD, Associate Vice President, Research and Insights, CancerCare
Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving
Melina Pineyro, MPH, Senior Manager of Health Programs, National Alliance for Caregiving
Carrie Severson, Writer, Speaker, and Advocate
Jennifer Cheng, Cancer Family Caregiver
Nicholas Grassi, Cancer Family Caregiver
Anya Knoblock, Cancer Family Caregiver
Rio Holaday, Artist

Your Story Matters: Understanding the Financial Challenges of Cancer Caregiving
2025-09-29 13:00 - 14:30
NAC research shows that family caregiving can have a severe financial impact, with many caregivers stopping saving, taking on debt, or having difficulty paying for basic expenses. This session will explore the financial hardship faced by cancer caregivers, including the out-of-pocket costs and lost wages.
Speakers:

Abena Apau Buckley, Founder and CEO, Empowered Potential International
Alexandra Zaleta, PhD, Associate Vice President, Research and Insights, CancerCare
Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving
Melina Pineyro, MPH, Senior Manager of Health Programs, National Alliance for Caregiving
Rio Holaday, Artist
Beth Anne Breneman, Caregiver
Selena Brazley, Caregiver
Theresa Stewart, Caregiver

Caregiver Nation Summit 2025
2025-11-05 09:00 - 10:00
The 2025 Caregiver Nation Summit will draw on groundbreaking insights from the new Caregiving in the US 2025 report. Summit sessions will bring to life key insights, themes, and data trends from Caregiving in the US 2025, and explore such topics as the surge in prevalence of family caregivers, the increasing intensity of caregiving, the financial implications of caregiving, as well as the challenges working family caregivers face. Bringing together leading experts, frontline caregivers, and policymakers, we will turn research into real solutions for our nation’s more than 63+ million family caregivers.

Caregiver Insights Across the States: Translating Data into Local Action
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:00
Family caregivers are a critical part of our communities, and understanding their needs is essential for building innovative caregiver programs and services. Newly released state-level caregiver profiles offer a rich view of new caregiving trends, challenges, and opportunities across the U.S.
This webinar will highlight key insights from these state profiles and explore how one Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is using this information to guide program development and service delivery. Participants will also hear from a family caregiver, who will share their personal experience and discuss an innovative social support program that has supported them.
Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for translating data into local strategies, enhancing caregiver support, and aligning their work with broader goals for caregiver-friendly communities.
Speakers:

Bryn Ceman, MS, Caregiver Programs Specialist, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)
George Kueppers, PhD, Senior Research Manager, National Alliance for Caregiving
Clairedine Matouba, Senior Program Manager, Innovations in Family Caregiver Services and Supports Intiative, USAging
Melina Pineyro, MPH, Senior Director of Health Programs, National Alliance for Caregiving

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The New Landscape: HR1 and What's at Stake for Family Caregivers
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:15
With the passage of H.R. 1, the definition of “community engagement” has fundamentally shifted, creating a new and urgent challenge for the millions of family caregivers who rely on Medicaid. While the law technically includes an exemption for caregivers, the burden of proof and the technical hurdles of verification threaten to disenroll those who are already providing essential, unpaid care.
This webinar, hosted by the National Alliance for Caregiving, dives into the technical and political realities of H.R. 1 through a caregiving lens. We will examine the “pain points” of implementation—from the lack of automated verification for caregiving hours, to the administrative strain on state agencies. Featuring experts from across the caregiving ecosystem, we will provide a comprehensive look at how states are navigating these new mandates.
Speakers:

Elaine Dalpiaz, Vice President for Government Affairs & Policy, National Alliance for Caregiving
Toni Gingerelli, MPP, Director of Policy & Advocacy, National Alliance for Caregiving
Jennifer Dexter, Vice President, Policy, National Health Council
Brendan Flinn, MPH, Director, Long-Term Services and Supports, AARP Public Policy Institute
Natalie Kean, Director, Federal Health Advocacy, Justice in Aging

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Strengthening Complex Care Through Family Caregiver Integration
2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Life-saving treatments—such as organ transplant and cancer therapy—represent major clinical milestones, but they also mark the beginning of a demanding and long-term caregiving journey. Across many areas of care, family caregivers quickly become essential partners, managing complex medication regimens, coordinating frequent appointments, monitoring symptoms, and supporting daily recovery needs. These responsibilities continue long after discharge, shaping long‑term wellbeing, and influencing health outcomes over time.
Grounded in transplant and oncology, this session will highlight why integrating caregivers and supporting their psychosocial needs is a strategic imperative for health systems—improving patient outcomes and strengthening care delivery. The insights shared apply broadly to many serious and chronic conditions that require high levels of care coordination and caregiver support. Together, we will explore both the clinical importance and the business case for supporting family caregivers as essential members of the care team. Participants will also receive resources for implementing or enhancing caregiver support programs.
Speakers:

Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving
Allison Silvers, MBA, Chief Healthcare Transformation Officer, Center to Advance Palliative Care
David J. Taber, PharmD, MS, FAST, Professor, Medical University of South Carolina and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
Ranak Trivedi, PhD, FGSA, FSBM, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University

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From Insights to Action: Practical Methods for Integrating Caregivers into Care Delivery
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:00
Building on our March webinar, where we explored why family caregivers are essential partners in complex care, this session will focus on how health systems are integrating them into care delivery.
Learn how hospitals and health systems are testing, implementing, and expanding caregiver support programs across different caregiving contexts and patient populations. The session will also highlight resources on Medicare’s Caregiver Training Services reimbursement codes which can be leveraged to better assess and support family caregivers.
Join us for this important discussion outlining what it takes to support family caregivers across different health care settings.
Speakers:

Joan M. Griffin, PhD, Professor of Health Services Research, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving
Joshua Suire, MHA, BSN, RN, Director, Safety & Quality, MHA Keystone Center
Josette Rivera, MD, Division of Geriatrics, University of California San Francisco

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Caregiver Training Services in Practice: Utilization, Impact, and Implementation
2026-06-24 13:00 - 14:00
Medicare’s Caregiver Training Services (CTS) reimburse certain providers for delivering structured training and education to family caregivers when those skills are necessary for the patient’s treatment plan. These codes represent a new avenue for caregiver support and are beginning to be implemented across healthcare systems. This session will examine how these efforts are emerging and what early adopters are learning.
Featuring national insights from organizations advancing awareness and advocacy around CTS codes, along with perspectives from healthcare providers integrating the CTS codes into practice, the webinar will offer a clear look at both the policy landscape and on the ground implementation. Participants will gain practical resources and strategies to strengthen caregiver engagement and embed caregiver support within existing care models.
Join Rush University Medical Center, AARP, and the National Alliance for Caregiving for this important discussion on advancing support for family caregivers and strengthen care delivery.
Speakers:

Stephanie Bailey, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Rush University Medical Center
Rita Choula, MA, Senior Director, Caregiving, AARP Public Policy Institute
Julianna Cuozzo, MSW, Policy Advisor, AARP Public Policy Institute
Diane Mariani, LCSW, CADC, Program Manager, Rush University Medical Center
Yadira Montoya, MSPH, Programs Director, National Alliance for Caregiving

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Building Better Support for Family Caregivers in Transplant Care
2026-08-19 11:00 - 12:30
What does it take to support the people who make transplantation possible? Family caregivers are often the constant throughout the transplant journey, helping recipients prepare for transplantation, navigate recovery, and manage long-term care. Their contributions are critical, yet the resources and support available to them vary widely, creating important opportunities for learning, innovation, and collaboration across the transplant community.
Building on the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC’s) transplant caregiving research, this interactive forum will explore how transplant programs, researchers, and advocates are supporting caregivers. Participants will gain insight into the current landscape of caregiver support and learn from innovative approaches designed to address caregivers’ needs throughout the transplant continuum.
The forum will create space for meaningful dialogue about challenges, gaps, and promising practices in transplant caregiving. Through live polling, facilitated discussion, and peer exchange, participants will share experiences and identify opportunities to strengthen caregiver support and inform future policy and advocacy efforts. Insights gathered through the discussion will help guide the work of NAC’s Transplant Caregiving Collaborative as it seeks to improve recognition and support for transplant caregivers nationwide.
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Advancing Caregiver Support in Cancer Care: Initial Results from the INCITE Training Program
2026-09-10 13:00 - 14:00
Family caregivers play a vital role in supporting individuals living with cancer, yet many healthcare organizations continue to face challenges in effectively integrating caregiver support into routine care. As recognition of caregivers’ contributions grows, so does the need for practical strategies that translate evidence into sustainable programs and practice.
Join Allison Applebaum, PhD, FAPOS, Director of the Steven S. Elbaum Family Center for Caregiving, and J. Nicholas Odom, PhD, RN, University of Alabama at Birmingham, for a discussion of the INcreasing Caregiver Support Implementation through Training and Education (INCITE) Training Program, a national initiative designed to help cancer center teams strengthen their capacity to implement evidence-informed caregiver support practices. Through training, technical assistance, and organizational change strategies, INCITE aims to advance the integration of family caregiver support into routine cancer care.
During this webinar, speakers will share early findings from the INCITE Training Program and discuss insights from participating cancer centers. The conversation will explore implementation successes and challenges, lessons learned, and promising opportunities for embedding caregiver support more effectively within cancer care delivery. Participants will gain practical insights into how healthcare organizations can move from recognizing the importance of family caregivers to building sustainable systems that support them.
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Caregivers as Partners and Patients: Advancing Access with the ASAP Act
2026-09-29 13:00 - 14:00
Family caregivers are at the center of nearly every healthcare journey, yet their voices are too often missing from the policies that shape healthcare access, affordability, and innovation. Join the National Alliance for Caregiving as we launch our new Healthcare Access, Affordability & Innovation Policy Agenda and learn how policy can better support family caregivers as essential care partners and as current and future patients.
This webinar will feature a focused discussion of the Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, bipartisan legislation that seeks to expand Medicare coverage for FDA-authorized early detection screening tests for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, including blood-based biomarker tests. Learn why earlier detection matters, not only for individuals living with dementia, but also for family caregivers, who benefit from more time to understand a diagnosis, participate in care decisions, plan for future needs, and connect with resources and supports.
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