Congressional council recommends financial, workplace security for family caregivers
By
Liza Berger
Sep 27, 2021
As Congress continues to debate the size and scope of a $3.5 trillion reconciliation package that may include funding for the care economy, a congressional council last week released recommendations to...
Survey finds family caregiver burden is worsening
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
As wheelchair-bound therapist, I understand value of PACE for seniors, family caregivers
By
Alyssa Armstrong
Sep 21, 2021
I have dedicated my career to giving people their independence back.
Reflections of a former family caregiver: Done with the heartache
By
Dan Shapiro
Sep 14, 2021
I am writing frankly about the experience of being a caretaker over a long period of time and the challenge that presents.
Bipartisan Credit for Caring Act provides financial boost to family caregivers
By
Diane Eastabrook
May 21, 2021
Bi-partisan legislation providing up to a $5000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers is now winding its way through Congress.
When it comes to vaccines, many family caregivers feel forgotten
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
While paid home caregivers have been prioritized for the COVID-19 vaccine, family caregivers — many of whom are too young to qualify so far — have not. That puts them in a difficult position of having...
Pandemic drives increase in programs that compensate family caregivers, AARP reports
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 05, 2021
With more family caregivers stepping up to provide home care for loved ones during the pandemic, and with many suffering financial hardship due to lost work or caregiving responsibilities, more states...
Bipartisan legislation expected to provide $10 million to support family caregivers
By
Joe Jancsurak
Dec 22, 2020
The Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act is headed to the president’s desk following unanimous passage by the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Paralyzed Veterans welcomes expansion of family caregivers program
By
Joe Jancsurak
Oct 07, 2020
The Paralyzed Veterans of America organization is embracing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ recent decision to expand its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers. The move means...
Youth caregivers for ill, disabled family members expand in U.S.
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 19, 2021
More than 3 million children and teens serve as caregivers to ill or disabled family members, according to Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, a national survey published by the National Alliance for Caregiving...