The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
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...
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...
Indiana gives a boost to legal guardians of homebound seniors
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 23, 2021
Indiana is expanding its Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program, now allowing the legal guardians of older adults to get additional support for care in their homes.
Home Care briefs for Wednesday, July 28
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jul 28, 2021
Choice Health at Home acquires Alpha Home Health and Hospice … Willamette Valley Hospice and Palliative Care partners with Acclivity Health and Reliance eHealth in Oregon … Opteev launches first plug-in...
Home Care briefs for Tuesday, March 9
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 09, 2021
DC attorney general sues home care agency for $3M in Medicaid fraud … Nearly 1 in 3 family caregivers in rural areas won’t take older loved one to receive COVID-19 vaccine, study finds … Canadians...
Home Care briefs for Monday, Aug. 23
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 23, 2021
Meetcaregivers receives $1 million in funding to improve technology and expand … AARP poll finds majority of Americans favor tax credit for family caregivers … AIHM to award scholarships to Minnesota...
Home Care briefs for Monday, March 1
By
Joe Jancsurak
Mar 01, 2021
Survey: Vaccine mistrust among family caregivers puts vulnerable seniors at risk … Biden administration secures supply of new COVID-19 therapeutic treatment … Study: PCP continuity may reduce...
New poll: Seniors want to age at home with caregiver support
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 07, 2021
A new AARP poll finds voters over age 50 overwhelmingly want to age in their own homes with caregiver support.