… Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities to build a national training, technical assistance, and resource center … preferences and needs—and, as your stories illustrate, family members and caregivers often play a critical role in ensuring that those …
… Financing State Strategies and Initiatives Self-Direction Family Caregiving While there is no central national data system for tracking the direct care workforce, … (HCBS) funding, state variations, and challenges for family caregivers (Institute on Community Integration, 2022) Policy …
… ACL Launches National Center to Strengthen the Direct Care Workforce Fri, … . Direct Care Workforce Capacity Building Center will support recruitment, retention, and professional development … insurance at all). Many do not have paid sick days or family/medical leave. Limited opportunities for career …
… Officer, at the 44th Annual Conference and Tradeshow of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. The award … areas: creating age-friendly health systems, supporting family caregivers, and improving serious illness and end-of-life …
… based on the needs and circumstances of older people, their family members and the aging population. Additionally, the … and coordinates initiatives with other federal agencies, national aging and disability organizations, universities, … for People with Disabilities Adequate Support for Family Caregivers Adequate Supply of Housing to Support Community …
… capacity of our nation’s system of long-term services and supports. Demand for paid services spiked as informal caregivers became unavailable to provide support due to … or expanding self-directed programs. Providing supports for family caregivers, including training and respite services. …
… such as several social media toolkits, including one for National Preparedness Month. The HHS Administration for … and Resources Older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers can take steps to prepare for emergencies. The … their needs. Individuals should also talk to friends, family, and neighbors to create a support network that can …
… older adults, people with disabilities, their families and caregivers retain health coverage. This HHS fact sheet , … Aging network has met the needs of older adults and their family caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing … State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). SHIP is a national program that offers one-on-one assistance, …
… disabilities. This legislation transferred the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and … the law]. Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage Family Caregivers Act of 2017 (RAISE Act) The RAISE Act of 2017 was …
… stay engaged. Social Isolation and Loneliness Toolkit. National Institute on Aging . Health information materials for older adults, caregivers, and health care providers. Guidelines for … these activities that you can do alone, together with your family and friends, or as a way to meet new people. …
