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Selena
Selena is a caregiver to her mother, who was recently diagnosed with stage 3A colon cancer. Growing up in an African American and Jamaican English household, Selena never saw the care she provided as “caregiving”—it was simply expected of her as the eldest daughter....
NAC Responds to President’s FY27 Budget Request
Flat funding for aging and family caregiver programs in the President’s FY27 budget proposal fails to meet the rising demands of caregiving in America. As families providing care have grown nearly 50% in the last decade, reaching 63+ million, program funding has...
Strengthening Complex Care Through Family Caregiver Integration
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,...
The Depth of Care: The Legacy and Reality of Family Caregiving in Black Communities
Beyond the Desk: Care Conversations is a dynamic series spotlighting the voices of the National Alliance for Caregiving team as they share personal experiences, professional insights, and bold ideas shaping the future of family caregiving. Through candid dialogue, the...
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FY2026 Appropriation Snapshot_UPDATED 02.05.2026
Alternative Payment Model Updates and the IOTA Model for Performance Year 2 – Comment Summary
The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Proposed Rule for the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model for Performance Year 2. NAC represents more than 63...
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...
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Modest Funding Gains for Family Caregiver Programs Lag Behind Demand
The National Alliance for Caregiving Applauds Incremental Progress in Federal Funding for Family Caregiving Programs With the House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, federal appropriators have signaled growing recognition of the essential role...
Insights from Jason Resendez | NFCM 2025
Federal Cuts Threaten America’s Family Caregivers: Why We Must Act Now Anita in Atlanta had to make an impossible choice. After building a career she loved, she took early retirement to care for her mother who has both dementia and cancer. Without access to...
Template Letter to Gov on Work Requirements_Dec 2025
Advocacy Toolkit Medicaid Work Requirements_Dec 2025
Executive Summary CY26 Medicare PFS Final Rule
Turning Summit Momentum into Action this National Family Caregivers Month
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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...Yang | Pleasanton, California
Caring for her son who had a heart transplant
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Your Story Matters: Understanding Gaps in Medical and Nursing Task Training for Cancer Caregivers
Family caregivers are essential members of the care team, often managing demanding medical and nursing tasks without formal training. This session will highlight the challenges caregivers face and based on insights from NAC research, pinpoint key areas where training...
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CGUS 2025 Toolkit Highligts and Key Messages_July 2025
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NAC Responds to the President’s FY 2026 Discretionary Budget Request
The proposed FY 2026 budget would fundamentally weaken support systems for…
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...
Breaking Down Barriers: Caregivers & the Challenges of CAR-T and BMT Requirements
As cell therapies such as Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell (CAR T) Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) continue to transform treatment options, they also introduce unique challenges, one of the most significant being the need for a 24/7 family caregiver during...
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...
Strengthening American Families: Programs & Policies to Support Family Caregivers
Family caregivers are the backbone of our nation’s healthcare system and economy. With more than 53 million Americans providing care across every state and community, many important federal programs offer family caregivers – and those they serve — a...
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...