A few years ago, Georgette’s sister started experiencing medical complications. While Georgette lived in New York City, her sister and her family lived in Atlanta, where her husband worked. It was decided that the medical complications were serious enough that...
Dr. Gilmore-Bykovskyi leads an active research program focused on promoting effective, meaningful, and equitable care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Her research aims to identify and effectively intervene on structural and health...
For Immediate Release Contact: Toni Gingerelli, Associate Director of Policy & Advocacy toni@caregiving.org, 202-697-8204 WASHINGTON DC, September 22, 2023 — The National Alliance for Caregiving has been awarded a $2 million cooperative agreement from the...
Dr. Donovan is a Professor of Nursing & Medicine Co-Director, National Center on Family Support University of Pittsburgh Director, Gynecologic Oncology Family CARE Center Magee Women’s-Hospital of UPMC. Dr. Donovan’s research and practice is in the development of...
Melanie is a member of the Millie Lacs Band of Ojibwe in the Minnesota region. Previously, she cared for her mother, who had dementia and related health conditions, and her sister, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Currently, she cares for her brother, who has...
With a background in special education, Veronica had wanted to take care of a child with special needs, and she was quickly matched with Elena, who has cerebral palsy. When Veronica married, she trained her sister Giselle to take her place as Elena’s carer, but still...
Karen has the mindset that you do what you can to help family, so she began to do the shopping and other small tasks for her mother in 2010. In addition, Karen has a background in finance, so she helped her mother, aunt, and uncle with their finances. By 2016, Mimi...
Melissa was the secondary caregiver for her father, who had Lou Gehrig’s disease, and is now the primary caregiver for her husband, who suffers from chronic pain. With her father, Melissa realized right away she was a caregiver as he was on a ventilator, needed a...
Sarah spent several years caring for her brother who suffered from cognitive decline, endured physical challenges, and was diagnosed with COPD. He used alcohol to cope with his conditions, which complicated the care Sarah provided. After her brother passed, Sarah...
On July 27, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) held a public meeting to swear in the new RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. The new advisory council members will build upon the...
NAC APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION BUT URGES FOCUS ON IMPLEMENTATION Washington, D.C. – Sept. 21, 2022 – The National Alliance for Caregiving – a coalition of 67 national organizations – applauds the release of the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers developed...
Washington, D.C. – September 14, 2022 – The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) in partnership with the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) issued a report that outlines immediate actions to help the public health community better serve family...
NAC President and CEO C. Grace Whiting applauds the work of the NAC team as she looks ahead to a bright future for the organization Organization Taps Chief Operating Officer as Interim CEO for 2022 Washington, D.C. – December 15, 2021 – The National Alliance for...
Just Ahead of National Family Caregivers Month in November, The National Alliance for Caregiving captures dozens of caregiver testimonials to help elevate the seriousness of their condition. Washington, D.C., – September 29, 2021— The National Alliance for...
