Jennifer W
Jennifer is a caregiver for her daughter, who has two rare chromosomal deletions, causing her to be medically complex. Among her diagnoses are intellectual disabilities, seizures, IBD and ARFID. For the past three years, Jennifer has been provided with a stipend...
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Insights from Jason Resendez | December 2025
2025: What Progress Looks Like I won’t sugarcoat it: 2025 was tough. We launched our new strategic plan into one of the most difficult policy environments for family caregivers in recent memory. There were moments when the headwinds felt relentless. And yet—we...
The number of family caregivers is surging
A new report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving shows that more than 63 million Americans are serving as family caregivers — and they’re managing financial risks, poor health and isolation. A growing number of Americans — more than 63 million, or...
New report indicates number of family caregivers is growing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new report finds the number of family caregivers has grown in the U.S. by 20 million over the past decade. The report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving finds 63 million Americans now serve as a family caregiver. “We have folks...
Caregiver Training Services, Medicare & What’s Next
Pride, Policy & the Power of Caregiving
Jenny Owens, ScD, MS
Dr. Jenny Owens is a strategic leader, educator, and researcher whose work bridges academic innovation, system strategy, and social impact. She serves as Vice Provost of Academic Affairs at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), providing executive oversight of...
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National Alliance for Caregiving Statement on the Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown strikes hardest at the margins, and for family caregivers already operating at capacity, the effects are immediate and severe. More than 63 million Americans provide ongoing, complex care to older adults, those living with serious...Anita | Atlanta, Georgia
Providing care for her mother with dementia and cancer
Abena | Washington, DC
Providing care for husband with brain cancer
Derrick
From Three Months to Four Years: A Caregiver’s Unexpected Path Four years ago, Derrick’s uncle had a serious fall and went into rehab. When he was discharged, he announced that he would be moving in with Derrick. What Derrick thought would be a temporary, three-month...
Anita
When Anita’s mother’s health started to decline, Anita retired early to provide her with personalized care. Anita’s mom is blind, has dementia, and is battling three types of cancer in different stages. Melanoma on the bottom of her foot has caused mobility issues and...
House Committee Releases FY26 Funding Bill, NAC Urges Support for Senate’s Stronger Family Caregiver Investments
The House Committee on Appropriations released its Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies funding bill today. While the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) appreciates modest increases in targeted programs, we are...
Insights from Jason Resendez | August 2025
America’s 63 million family caregivers are facing unprecedented pressure as the demand for care surges and support systems fall short. New data from Caregiving in the US 2025 reveals a sharp rise in high-intensity caregiving, financial strain, and emotional isolation. With caregivers managing complex medical tasks and sacrificing their own well-being, the need for bold, coordinated policy action has never been more urgent.
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For the People Helping People with Alzheimer’s
Resources from the Administration for Community Living on Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
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NAC Responds to Proposed Medicaid Cuts and Policy Changes
Family caregivers across the country would face devastating consequences under the proposed Medicaid cuts, cost shifting to the states, and work requirements unveiled by the House Energy & Commerce Committee. These harsh measures ignore the reality that more than...
NAC Care Notes
This blog was originally focused on Women’s History Month but I want to first acknowledge a recent announcement from the Trump Administration about the reorganization of the Department of Health and Human Services. The National Alliance for Caregiving is deeply...
NAC Care Notes
Caregiving at the Crossroads: Critical Choices for 2025 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...
The Invisible Force_ How Women Power America’s Care Ecosystem
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Caregiving at the Crossroads_ Critical Choices for 2025 – Jan 29
Caregiving at the Crossroads_ Critical Choices for 2025 - Jan 29Voices of Care_ Recognizing African American Caregivers & Beyond – Feb 12
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The National Alliance for Caregiving Statement on the Restructuring of the Department of Health and Human Services
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) expresses deep concern regarding the recently announced restructuring plan for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly its impact on the nation’s 53 million family caregivers who provide critical...