The New Landscape: HR1 and What’s at Stake for Family Caregivers
With the passage of H.R. 1, the definition of “community engagement” has fundamentally shifted, creating a new and urgent challenge for the millions of family caregivers who rely on Medicaid. While the law technically includes an exemption for caregivers,...
NAC at GSA 2025: Advancing Research, Policy, and Practice for Family Caregivers
This year’s Gerontological Society of America (GSA) Annual Scientific Meeting offered a powerful platform to elevate family caregivers and highlight new research shaping the future of caregiving policy and practice. The National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) was proud...
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.
Senate Committee Advances $2.5B for Caregiver Support, NAC Responds
The Senate Appropriations Committee sent a clear message: supporting family caregivers is a bipartisan priority that cannot be ignored!
Yesterday, the Committee advanced $2.5 billion in total funding across aging and caregiver support programs. This investment will help millions of Americans care with dignity and sustainability.
We urge the House Appropriations Committee to match the Senate in these vital investments for family caregivers.
