Here are the highlights from this week's news in family caregiving:Study: Elderly's family caregivers need help, too
Kaiser Health News | September 13, 2016
"Elderly Americans' well-being is at risk unless the U.S. does much more to help millions of family caregivers who sacrifice their own health, finances and personal lives to look out for loved ones, reported a study released Tuesday."
This new paid leave policy may be the smartest perk for families yet
Chicago Tribune | September 13, 2016
"A new policy announced last week by Deloitte, which offers U.S. employees 16 weeks of paid "family leave," may be the smartest benefit yet. It isn't the longest policy out there. But it appears to be among the broadest, allowing not only new parents but any Deloitte employee with family caregiving responsibilities to dip into the generous perk."
Donald Trump's plan to support family caregivers
Forbes (Howard Gleckman) | September 14, 2016
"Early in the presidential campaign, Hillary Clinton proposed a package of ideas aimed at helping adult children who care for aging parents and other relatives. Yesterday, Donald Trump embraced a similar idea. Family caregiving, it seems, is going mainstream."
Pitt receives $1 million grant to study family caregivers
The Pitt News | September 15, 2016
"The Stern Foundation and the Emily Kelly Roseburgh Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation are providing the money to back Pitt's new Caregiver Project, an effort to study family members who work full time or nearly full time to provide care for an older relative with cognitive, mental or physical limitations."
[Editorial] We must support caregivers
The Hill (U.S. Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham) | September 14, 2016
"But we also need to work and care for our extended families without worrying about what's happening at home. And there are not enough of us, because the demand for caregiving keeps growing."
[Texas] Parents Urge Lawmakers Not To Increase Medicaid Costs For Children With Disabilities
Texas Public Radio | September 15, 2016
"State lawmakers are hearing from the families of children with disabilities. Families are worried some lawmakers want to cut the rates paid to therapists and now that service may be lost."
[Wisconsin] Summit For Siblings Of People With Disabilities
Wisconsin Public Radio | September 15, 2016
Siblings have many roles in each other's lives - as teachers, as companions and even as antagonists. In all of those roles, they can learn a lot. However, those roles can change somewhat when there's a child - or children - with a disability in the family, said Harriet Redman, founder and executive director of WisconSibs.
Cool Link of the WeekMy sister made her end-of-life wishes clear. Then dementia took hold.
Stat | September 16, 2016
New Resources & Upcoming EventsWebinar for Military Caregivers - It Takes Courage After Fire
Navigating the Role of Caregiver
The Alliance is a proud partner of the Easter Seals Dixon Center and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's work to help support military families. Join the free webinar onThursday, October 20th from 11am - 12pm noon (Pacific Time) to learn about the impact of caregiving on families, available resources, and self-care.Register here.
Resources on Elder Abuse Elder abuse is increasing at alarming rates as our population ages and is vastly underreported. Family caregivers can play a role in protecting their loved ones from abuse. If you are looking for resources on this topic, the National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) is a federal resource center dedicated to the prevention of elder mistreatment. You can learn more at by calling 855-500-3537 or visit https://ncea.acl.gov.
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