“Cancer impacts the entire family, not just the person who is diagnosed. The American Cancer Society and American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) recognize caregivers as integral members of the health care team in delivering care and support to persons...
“Unpaid family caregivers often jeopardize their own health and financial well-being to care for loved ones. NCOA is excited to be part of this pivotal effort to make a real difference in the lives of those doing this crucial work. The RAISE National Strategy to...
“USAging stands ready to work with NAC, other advocates, lawmakers, and caregivers to implement the National Family Caregiving Strategy, which represents a tremendous opportunity to change the way our nation supports caregivers. USAging represents and supports the...
“As Mrs. Carter famously said, ‘there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.’ Her point was that caregiving is a nearly...
“Caregivers are a vital part of the health ecosystem. We need to work together to support these vital partners in protecting the health and well-being of people with chronic diseases and disabilities.” – Jennifer Dexter, Vice President of Policy,...
“America has become a caregiver nation. More than 50 million caregivers work every day to provide the care that makes all other work possible, often lacking training and economic resources. If we are going to make caregiving more sustainable and equitable, we need...
