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The New York Times | June 24, 2017
"Medicaid pays for most of the 1.4 million people in nursing homes, like Ms. Jacobs. It covers 20 percent of all Americans and 40 percent of poor adults. On Thursday, Senate Republicans joined their House colleagues in proposing steep cuts to Medicaid, part of the effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act."
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Next Avenue, Richard Eisenburg | June 27, 2017
"The daily chatter is missing two big, important questions: What kind of health care and caregiving do the oldest Americans - largely the parents of boomers and Gen X'ers - need? And what will it take for the nation to get there?"
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MobiHealthNews | June 27, 2017
"A new survey of 700 non-professional family caregivers finds that just 30 percent say technology plays a major role in their caregiving. Forty-two percent say technology plays a minor role, and 28 percent says it plays no role at all."
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The Seattle Times | June 27, 2017
"Microsoft employees with ailing members of their immediate family will be able to take up to four weeks of paid time off to help care for them, the latest addition to the Redmond company's relatively generous leave policies."
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MediCaring| June 28, 2017
"In the midst of Congress' highly divisive and bitterly partisan debate over the future of Medicaid and a possible rollback of the Affordable Care Act, there are oases of thoughtful, bipartisan legislative progress. These proposals focus on a quietly powerful constituency: family caregivers."
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Berkeley News | June 26, 2017
"From 2007 until 2016, UC Berkeley researchers tracked the mortality of 176 patients with neurodegenerative diseases that are corrosive to brain function. They also measured the mental health of the family members who took care of them."
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Family Caregiver Alliance | June 26, 2017
"Every day we talk with family caregivers from across the country and hear their stories of love, struggle, and heartbreak. Many families count on Medicaid for services and they know that their loved one will need home and community based services or a nursing home in the future. Life savings, retirement plans, and caregiver assets are all going to pay for care now - but what will be available in the future for all of us who care for others or worry about care for ourselves?"
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Action Alert: Proposed Medicaid Cuts Will Harm Family Caregivers
Take Action Today!
Like many in the health care, LTSS, and aging community, we are concerned that the Medicaid program in current health proposals will greatly harm American families. The Alliance joins other national coalitions in opposing cuts to Medicaid. We urgently ask you to call your U.S. Senators today and explain how Medicaid provides essential services and support for family caregivers. To find your representative click here or call (202) 244-3121 to be automatically connected to your senators. We also ask fellow coalitions and organizations to share this information and urge your members to get involved.
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National Health Council
NHC has developed a new resource to inspire patients and patient advocacy organizations to contact their Senators to encourage them to vote no on the Better Care Reconciliation Act (BCRA). The NHC has put together an educational videothat outlines how the current health care legislation will impact people with pre-existing, chronic conditions. We encourage all members to share the video through their social networks!
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National Library of Medicine Resources for Family Caregivers and Older Adults
The National Library of Medicine (NLM) Outreach and Special Populations Branch is offering free classes in June and July 2017 on NLM resources for older adults and family caregivers. Learn about online resources for locating reliable health information relevant to family caregivers and older adults, including information on daily health issues and medication on MedlinePlus.
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Call for Applications | Deadline: August 16, 2017
The Practice Change Leaders for Aging and Health is a national program to develop, support and expand the influence of organizational leaders who are committed to achieving transformative improvements in care for older adults. The Practice Change Leaders program is a 12-month opportunity to gain enhanced leadership skills and content expertise to positively influence care for older adults. Leaders complete a project aimed at integrating improved care for older adults within their organization, allowing them to remain at their full time job throughout the 12-month program. For eligibility and award details click here. For information click here.
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Caregiving Events
July 11, 2017 | Webinar
Are you interested in learning how to make your broader community more dementia friendly? With more than 5 million people living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States, the Aging Network plays a critical role in leveraging local resources and partnerships to help caregivers and older adults living with this disease. Register here.
July 12, 2017 | 3:30 PM ET
Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans; they are costly-in dollars and in quality of life. The good news is that falling is not a normal part of aging. Join this webinar to learn steps you can take to prevent a fall and how you can be a partner in falls prevention. This event will highlight helpful resources from the National Council on Aging's National Falls Prevention Resource Center and information provided by the National Alliance for Caregiving. Register here.
July 29-August 2, 2017 | Savannah, GA
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging are parterning with Title VI Native American program colleagues to host the annual 42nd Conference & Tradeshow that will focus on Aging in America. This year's workshops and presentations will showcase innovative programs supporting the needs of older adults in America. Over 1,000 aging experts, policymakers, and caregivers will attend this five day event. Register and learn more here.
7th International Carers Conference
October 4-October 6, 2017 | Adelaide, Australia
The conference aims to re-imagine caring into the future, providing a catalyst for innovation and collaboration; sharing improvements in the way we support unpaid carers, care-recipients, their families, networks and communities. The 7th International Carers Conference will bring together key stakeholders across a broad range of community and business sectors: policy-makers, community leaders, business leaders, researchers, grassroots advocates, practitioners, consumers and carers. Register here.
Save the Date: Solving America's Long-Term Care Crisis
October 4, 2017 | Washington, DC
Please join us for Genworth's 2017 Long Term Care Symposium in Washington, D.C. to discuss the long term care challenges facing families, states and the private insurance market.This years will focus on specific solutions- public policy, regulatory, and others- to stem the growing crisis. Register here.
October 25-27, 2017 | Americus, GA
Join the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving for their 30 th Anniversary Summit for opportunities of networking, skill-building, recognition, and fun. The two-day summit will bring together caregivers of individuals with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities across the lifespan along with leaders who enable caregiver support including stakeholders, funders, and policymakers. The goal is to increase visibility of caregiverneeds, stimulate connections among key individuals, and drive conversations to address caregiver solutions. Learn more & register.
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National Alliance for Caregiving
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