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SUMMARY:Caregiver Insights Across the States: Translating Data into Local Action
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nAttendees 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. \nSpeakers:\n\nBryn Ceman\, MS\, Caregiver Programs Specialist\, Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources (GWAAR)\nGeorge Kueppers\, PhD\, Senior Research Manager\, National Alliance for Caregiving\nClairedine Matouba\, Senior Program Manager\, Innovations in Family Caregiver Services and Supports Intiative\, USAging\nMelina Pineyro\, MPH\, Senior Director of Health Programs\, National Alliance for Caregiving\n\nDownload PDF 
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/caregiver-insights-across-the-states-translating-data-into-local-action/
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SUMMARY:The New Landscape: HR1 and What's at Stake for Family Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nSpeakers:\n\nElaine Dalpiaz\, Vice President for Government Affairs & Policy\, National Alliance for Caregiving\nToni Gingerelli\, MPP\, Director of Policy & Advocacy\, National Alliance for Caregiving\nJennifer Dexter\, Vice President\, Policy\, National Health Council\nBrendan Flinn\, MPH\, Director\, Long-Term Services and Supports\, AARP Public Policy Institute\nNatalie Kean\, Director\, Federal Health Advocacy\, Justice in Aging\n\nDownload PDF 
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/the-new-landscape-hr1-and-whats-at-stake-for-family-caregivers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T130000
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SUMMARY:Strengthening Complex Care Through Family Caregiver Integration
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGrounded 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. \nSpeakers:\n\nYadira Montoya\, MSPH\, Programs Director\, National Alliance for Caregiving\nAllison Silvers\, MBA\, Chief Healthcare Transformation Officer\, Center to Advance Palliative Care\nDavid J. Taber\, PharmD\, MS\, FAST\, Professor\, Medical University of South Carolina and Clinical Pharmacy Specialist\, Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center\nRanak Trivedi\, PhD\, FGSA\, FSBM\, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, Stanford University\n\nDownload PDF 
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/strengthening-complex-care-through-family-caregiver-integration/
CATEGORIES:Cancer Caregiving,Transplant Caregiving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T130000
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SUMMARY:From Insights to Action: Practical Methods for Integrating Caregivers into Care Delivery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn 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. \nJoin us for this important discussion outlining what it takes to support family caregivers across different health care settings. \nSpeakers:\n\nJoan M. Griffin\, PhD\, Professor of Health Services Research\, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine\nYadira Montoya\, MSPH\, Programs Director\, National Alliance for Caregiving\nJoshua Suire\, MHA\, BSN\, RN\, Director\, Safety & Quality\, MHA Keystone Center\nJosette Rivera\, MD\, Division of Geriatrics\, University of California San Francisco\n\nDownload PDF 
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/from-insights-to-action-practical-methods-for-integrating-caregivers-into-care-delivery/
CATEGORIES:Cancer Caregiving,Transplant Caregiving
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Training Services in Practice: Utilization\, Impact\, and Implementation
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeaturing 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. \nJoin 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. \nSpeakers:\n\nStephanie Bailey\, LCSW\, Licensed Clinical Social Worker\, Rush University Medical Center\nRita Choula\, MA\, Senior Director\, Caregiving\, AARP Public Policy Institute\nJulianna Cuozzo\, MSW\, Policy Advisor\, AARP Public Policy Institute\nDiane Mariani\, LCSW\, CADC\, Program Manager\, Rush University Medical Center\nYadira Montoya\, MSPH\, Programs Director\, National Alliance for Caregiving\n\nDownload PDF 
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/caregiver-training-services-in-practice-utilization-impact-and-implementation/
CATEGORIES:Cancer Caregiving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T110000
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SUMMARY:Building Better Support for Family Caregivers in Transplant Care
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBuilding 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. \nThe 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/building-better-support-for-family-caregivers-in-transplant-care/
CATEGORIES:Transplant Caregiving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T130000
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SUMMARY:Advancing Caregiver Support in Cancer Care: Initial Results from the INCITE Training Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nDuring 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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/advancing-caregiver-support-in-cancer-care-initial-results-from-the-incite-training-program/
CATEGORIES:Cancer Caregiving
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T130000
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SUMMARY:Caregivers as Partners and Patients: Advancing Access with the ASAP Act
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis webinar will feature a focused discussion of the Accelerating Access to Support for Alzheimer's Patients (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. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.caregiving.org/event/caregivers-as-partners-and-patients-advancing-access-with-the-asap-act/
CATEGORIES:C4C Learning Communities,Cancer Caregiving
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