It’s not hard to see that we’re at a critical point for caregiving policy. Some policy watchers see opportunity ahead, particularly around a potential caregiver tax credit that organizations like National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP have long championed....
Caring for a loved one can be both a profound honor and an emotional journey. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of caregiving, seeking support for burnout, or helping a child to understand the universal nature of care, the right book can offer guidance...
Bicameral Resolutions Follows Caregiving Fly-In Day That Brought More Than 100 Advocates to Capitol Hill Washington, DC— Today, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) applauds the introduction of bicameral, bipartisan resolutions recognizing November 2024 as...
This month, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized the CY2025 Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare-related regulations. This annual process impacts the more than 61.2 million beneficiaries enrolled in the Medicare program and the family...
(WASHINGTON, D.C. Oct. 7, 2024) — The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is excited to partner with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) new national campaign—Risk Less. Do More. —to raise awareness of the latest vaccines for influenza (flu),...
(Washington, D.C., Sept. 19) – The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has issued a comprehensive report to Congress detailing the significant progress made by 15 federal agencies in implementing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (National...
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...
National Organizations Unite to Uplift Family Caregivers in Cancer Care WASHINGTON, July 24, 2024 – The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) is launching the Cancer Caregiving Collaborative, a cross-sector initiative dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of cancer...
Abena Apau, founder and CEO of Empowered Potential International (EPI), is dedicated to helping families achieve fulfilling lives amid the chaos. Abena worked full-time while being a caregiver to her late husband and small children. She considers it an honor to have...
The report examines the development and implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, culminating in the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. This strategy was created to enhance support for family caregivers across the United States, offering...
As we conclude Black History Month, I want to recognize the immense contributions of Black families and the unique challenges they face in caregiving. Our research reveals crucial insights into the experiences of America’s seven million Black caregivers, highlighting...
Dear Members and Colleagues, Happy 2024! We hope that you were able to take a bit of time to re-energize and connect more intentionally with your loved ones. We are excited to jump into another year of championing change for America’s 53 million family caregivers!...
Lorraine became the caregiver for her adult niece when she was diagnosed with liver cancer and then hepatic encephalopathy. Her niece’s daughter and ex-husband lived in different states, but Lorraine was only a few hundred miles away, so she traveled to be with her...
Jeanne has been caring for her daughter since she was very young. As a child, a viral infection attacked her daughter’s heart, causing her to need a heart transplant; in 2020 as a young adult, Jeanne’s daughter needed a kidney transplant as well. Jeanne has been her...
Reed W. R. Bratches, PhD MPH MALS is a postdoctoral fellow in the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), funded by the AHRQ T32. Reed received his PhD from Dartmouth College’s Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in August...
Kylie Meyer, PhD, is a Gerontologist and Assistant Professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. Her program of research focuses on psychoeducational interventions to support family caregivers in multiple domains, such as...
Zachary G. Baker’s career is devoted to understanding former caregivers of those with dementia so he can help them garner the psychosocial resources and technological tools to thrive. A methodologically uninhibited researcher, Baker enjoys digging into complex...
Erin Bouldin, PhD, MPH is trained as an epidemiologist and health services researcher. She is an Investigator in the IDEAS Center at the VA Health Care System in Salt Lake City and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine. Her research interests...
