by James Fuccione | Apr 3, 2019 | Programs, Stories from the Field
AARP recently won a prominent “Sharecare Award” for its video spotlighting men as family caregivers, raising attention to an often hidden but vitally important group of people. Co-produced with AARP Studios, the 3-minute video offers an inside look at a gathering of...
by James Fuccione | Mar 20, 2019 | News and Updates
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) passed along via their blog an opportunity from The Brookdale Foundation Group, which has issued a Request for Proposals for creating or expanding supportive services to grandparents and other relatives raising children....
by James Fuccione | Feb 22, 2019 | Data and Reports
Results from an independent study sponsored by the Corporation for National and Community Service reveal that Senior Corps volunteers are not only improving the lives of others, they are also improving their own. This national study collected data from 1,200...
by James Fuccione | Nov 1, 2018 | News and Updates, Programs
In celebration and recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the Executive Office of Elder Affairs has announced a new website with information and resources on caregiving. There is a wide range of helpful guides and information, including options...
by James Fuccione | Nov 8, 2017 | News and Updates
Discussing end-of-life care planning with loved ones is inherently difficult and not usually thought of as humorous, but the Conversation Project has released a video that finds the funny side of how people attempt to bring up the subject. The video – called...