by James Fuccione | Nov 12, 2024 | News and Updates
In celebration of Family Caregiver Month this November, the Mass Caregiving Initiative invites you to join the next webinar in their Caring for the Caregiver webinar series next Thursday, November 21st at 12:00 PM. Co-hosted by the Massachusetts Executive Office of...
by James Fuccione | Nov 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The...
by James Fuccione | Aug 21, 2024 | Data and Reports
More than 1 in 4 people age 50 and older helps take care of at least one family member or friend who has a health issue or disability, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging conducted by the University of Michigan. In all, 23% of caregivers are caring for an...
by James Fuccione | Apr 23, 2024 | Data and Reports
Over 30% of older adult caregivers report simultaneously receiving care for their own daily activities, according to a report published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Caregiving was defined by self-reported assistance of another adult with...
by James Fuccione | Apr 10, 2024 | News and Updates
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has released a new notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) to continue developing and implementing innovative local models of non-medical volunteer assistance and support to family caregivers, older adults, and adults with...
