What a big day for care! Thrilled to see President Biden champion caregiving in all forms! LOVE to see National Alliance for Caregiving & AARP research shape this critical policy work. Learn more about the progress being made by the The White House 👉: whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/… #CaregiverNation #CareCantWait

Great panel led by DiverseElders discussing equity gaps in Older Americans Act programs and how the reauthorization process can address these gaps for diverse communities of older adults around the country #OAA #CaregiverNation #OnAging2024 NAPCA NICOA SAGE USA

I talked w/ SHRM about the need for policy action in support of family caregivers, from a stronger #Medicare to #PaidLeaveforAll : 'The gaps and fragmentation underscore the need for national, federal action.” shrm.org/topics-tools/n… #ActOnRAISE #CaregiverNation

Join ACLgov & AARP for a webinar on Wednesday, February 14th from 2-3pm EST to learn more about the fifth edition of the State Scorecard Report on long-term services and supports ( #LTSS ) and how states are improving their No Wrong Door systems metrics. spr.ly/6011Vye6B

Many changes ushered in by the pandemic had a positive impact on the workforce, but one change is decidedly unwelcome: an uptick in age discrimination. As the number of older workers grows, we need to do everything we can to combat ageism in the workplace. spr.ly/6014p3bk2

We are live!!! Registration is live!!!! Join us as we work to change the narrative of dementia in the Black Church and our communities. Sign up to be an attendee or vendor. #AlterSummit24

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Like millions of women, Sandra Day O’Connor left the workforce to provide care for her husband living with Alzheimer’s, a reminder that even Supreme Court Justices become family caregivers. #CaregiverNation
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'The analysis found more than 200,000 direct care workers will be needed by 2026 to handle the number of Michiganders aging into nursing homes. It means almost 2% of Michigan's population would need to become direct care workers in the next three years.' ow.ly/l7GE50Qe2mT

REGISTER | Join KFF Health News virtual event 12/5, 'The #LongTermCare Crisis: Why Few Can Afford to Grow Old in America,' based on their investigation w/ The New York Times.

Hear from #caregivers & Reed Abelson, Jordan Rau & Anne Tumlinson about what can be done: bit.ly/47I116b

Read our blog post, 'Supporting Family Caregivers: A Key Issue for ACL and for Our Time,' by ACL’s Alison Barkoff, as we celebrate #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth & recognize family caregivers as the backbone of the nation's system of long-term care: acl.gov/news-and-event…

Woke up thinking that one of the greatest gifts that #RosalynnCarter gave us was language for things that had been in the shadows. Removing stigma from #MentalHealth challenges and naming the joys and struggles of #Caregivers ultimately giving us words to make us feel not alone.

Rest in Peace Mrs. Carter... Thank you for setting an example of living a life of purpose. You were a beacon of light to so many in need. May we strive to continue your legacy of bravely advocating for those in need of care and for caregivers themselves. #thankyoumrscarter

ASA RISE is a fellowship program that elevates leaders of color in the aging sector. This issue of Generations Today celebrates the program, it’s fellows, mentors and funders. Take a look: generations.asaging.org/nov-dec-2023

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If you are or know someone who is a Communications professional and want to join a research group focused on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, please see below.

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As part of #NationalFamilyCaregiverMonth , AFTD is highlighting our page that contains a list of media complied through recommendations from AFTD staff and family caregivers.

Click here to explore these tools to find support, guidance, and inspiration: bit.ly/490dZh2

States have a unique opportunity to rebuild systems serving older adults post-COVID-19, and it all starts with a plan. Learn more about the growing MPA movement in this article by Edem Hado, MPH. bit.ly/3QSTqLp Edem Hado, MPH The SCAN Foundation West Health The John A. Hartford Foundation

This #NFCMonth we’re highlighting our fulfilled #NationalCaregivingStrategy commitments. Under Goal 5 (expand data), ACL’s Office for Policy & Evaluation is piloting a new caregiving question for those receiving OAA Title III services.
Goals at a glance: ow.ly/EIGO50Q5sL5

A7. We ❤️ Jason Resendez: “Our goal is not to cure caregiving. Caregiving will always be with us, but it’s to make caregiving easier, more sustainable, and more equitable so Latinos can thrive at home, work, and life.” #SaludTues salud-america.org/webinar-how-to…

Looking forward to this discussion moderated by Edem Hado, MPH of AARP Policy. #caregiving #equity #ltssscorecard

Speaking at the #ActonRaise Congressional Briefing, Nancy LeaMond sharing AARP sustained commitment to family #caregivers , working at federal & state levels to drive change in part by 'moving the empathy of legislators to concrete action.' #caregivernation23