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Ty Lewis

Ty Lewis

“If [Medicaid] cuts happen, that means, honestly, we would be homeless, and we wouldn’t have the resources we need, and my mom wouldn’t have care. It starts a cycle where I wouldn’t be able to work, and I wouldn’t have what I needed to be able to survive in this...
Susan

Susan

Susan and her sisters are devoted to their aging mother, whose health has been steadily declining. Diagnosed with both Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and macular degeneration, their mom now requires daily support just to manage basic tasks and maintain...
Shannon

Shannon

Shannon has two children with complex medical needs – a son and a daughter. Her daughter has Down Syndrome, a sensory processing disorder, hyperthyroidism, obstructive sleep apnea and a heart condition, while her son has been diagnosed with autism, anxiety, and ADHD....
Julie

Julie

Julie is the mother of twin boys with Down syndrome. Medicaid home and community-based services have been a lifeline for her family, covering essential medical costs through the Katie Beckett waiver and offering critical supports like respite care and Community...
What Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts mean for caregivers

What Donald Trump’s Medicaid cuts mean for caregivers

Looking out for a family member who’s aging or disabled can take a huge toll on caregivers. And the burden just got heavier thanks to President Donald Trump’s cuts to Medicaid — the single largest source of funding for long-term care of disabled and elderly people. It...
Kelly Shaffer, PhD

Kelly Shaffer, PhD

Dr. Shaffer is an Associate Professor in the Center for Behavioral Health and Technology at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, as well as the co-lead of the Cancer Prevention and Population Health research program in the University of Virginia...
Join Us in Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

Join Us in Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to honor and celebrate the millions of people who provide care to loved ones every day. This year, NAC invites you to help us recognize the vital contributions of family caregivers through our 2025 theme: Plug in to...
Dianne | Green Bay, WI

Dianne | Green Bay, WI

This letter is reprinted with permission from the Greater Wisconsin Agency on Aging Resources, Inc. (GWAAR).  If you had asked me two years ago if I ever thought I would need a grant, I would have laughed. My husband Chuck and I retired early with great medical...
NAC Statement on the Reintroduction of The Older Americans Act

NAC Statement on the Reintroduction of The Older Americans Act

The National Alliance for Caregiving applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act by Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and their colleagues from both parties. This...
NAC Statement on the Reintroduction of The Older Americans Act

NAC Statement on the Reintroduction of The Older Americans Act

The National Alliance for Caregiving applauds the bipartisan reintroduction of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act by Senate HELP Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Ranking Member Bernie Sanders (D-VT), and their colleagues from both parties. This...