National Alliance for Caregiving

As we reflect on 2024, we are grateful for the unwavering strength and dedication of family caregivers. We look forward to continuing our work together to support and uplift caregivers in 2025. Please note that the NAC team is off between 12/23-1/1 to spend time with our loved ones. We look forward to continuing this important work when we come back in the new year. Wishing you peace, joy, and warmth this holiday season. #HappyHolidays #FamilyCaregivers

As we reflect on 2024, we are grateful for the unwavering strength and dedication of family caregivers. We look forward to continuing our work together to support and value family caregivers in 2025. Please note that the NAC team is off between 12/23-1/2 to spend time with our loved ones. We look forward to continuing this important work when we come back in the new year. Wishing you peace, joy, and warmth this holiday season. #HappyHolidays #FamilyCaregivers

❗ Urgent Action Needed! Older Americans Act Reauthorization is at risk❗   We are learning the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA) could be dropped from Congress's year end legislative package. OAA programs are a lifeline and serve as a vital resource for nearly 11 million older adults and their family caregivers. Tell congress to act on this vital program for families. 💡How you can help:   ☑️ Go to our OAA Action Center. (https://lnkd.in/ewcisSgE) ☑️ Reach out to your members of Congress and request they include OAA reauthorization as a part of the year end legislative package. Share this alert with your network. The more Congress hears, the better!   Older adults and family caregivers in every community across the U.S. are counting on these vital programs.   #OldAmericansAct #Congress #CaregiverNation #ActonRaise #TakeAction

It's been a year of impact and growth for our caregiver nation and the National Alliance for Caregiving. In our final blog post of the year, our President and CEO Jason Resendez reflects on all the ways NAC has transformed care in 2024. From strengthening Medicare and modernizing the Older Americans Act to advancing the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers, NAC drove system-level changes to make caregiving more sustainable and dignified for millions of families navigating care. For a deeper dive into our impact, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/ePYypiAq We are deeply grateful to everyone who made this impactful year possible – from family caregivers who shared their personal stories, to funders who believed in our vision, to the researchers, partners, and policymakers who rely on our expertise. And of course, to our staff who are the heart of this work, thank you. Together, we are creating the policy, system, and culture change needed to value family caregivers. #Caregiving #FamilyCaregivers #NAC #PolicyChange #CaregiverNation

Exciting News! Bipartisan Congressional leadership released details on their end of year legislative package, and we’re excited that it includes a five-year reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Within this reauthorization are key provisions that support family caregivers, including an extension of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act through 2029, provisions for respite care support, and new home and community-based services waiver flexibilities. This is a step forward for family caregivers.  This was made possible thanks to the tireless commitment of advocates ensuring older adults and their family caregivers have meaningful access to vital community services and support programs. As Congress prepares to advance the bill this week, we encourage you to reach out to your Senators and Representative urging them to pass the CR that reauthorizes the OAA and the RAISE Family Caregivers Act. Take action today using our action page: https://lnkd.in/ewcisSgE #Aging #Policy #Congress #Caregiving #OlderAmericansAct #CaregiverNation #ActonRAISE

Thank you to The John A. Hartford Foundation for their continued support of U.S. family caregivers, Act on Raise, and the National Alliance for Caregiving. #ActOnRaise #CaregiverNation

Join us on January 9, 2025, for a live webinar: "Why Caregiver Input Matters in Defining Value in Healthcare." Hosted by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the National Health Council, this session will explore the critical role caregivers play in shaping healthcare value. Don’t miss out—register for free today and be part of this important conversation! 🗓️ January 9 | ⏰ 3:00-4:00 pm ET 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2gwPtmV #Caregivers #Healthcare #ValueBasedCare #Caregiving #Webinar #PatientAdvocacy

The Older Americans Act (OAA) passed the Senate last week. And we need your help to move this bill across the finish line! Family caregivers are the backbone of our long-term care system, and OAA programs provide vital services and supports for caregivers and older adults. Take action today and urge your Representative to support OAA today! It only takes a minute: ⭐️Fill out the form ⭐️Personalize the letter ⭐️Click send and share with others to keep the momentum going! Learn more. https://lnkd.in/ewcisSgE #TakeAction #OlderAmericansAct #SupportCaregivers #FamilyCaregivers #OAA

The holiday season is here – and it’s important to stay healthy so we can fully enjoy the time with our loved ones. Whether it’s the flu or COVID-19 vaccine, protecting ourselves means protecting those we care for most. Hear from caregiver, Debbi, about why she chooses to prioritize vaccines for her and her loved ones. Let’s stay ahead of potential risks this season! #Caregiving #FluSeason #Vaccination #HolidayHealth #FamilyCaregivers #PublicHealth

At the National Alliance for Caregiving, we are proud to partner with organizations like Careforth, whose work elevates the role of direct care professionals in supporting family caregivers. Check out this co-authored guest blog from our own, Antoinette 'Toni' Gingerelli, MPP, Director of Policy and Advocacy at the National Alliance for Caregiving, who highlights how crucial direct care is for those providing hands-on care to loved ones. https://lnkd.in/eptuvAEG Let’s continue to advocate for the empowerment and recognition of these caregivers, who are essential to our healthcare system. #FamilyCaregivers #DirectCare #Careforth #SupportCaregivers