‘Invisible workforce’ of informal caregivers can benefit residents, staff: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 06, 2022
Acknowledging, incorporating and supporting the “invisible workforce” of informal family caregivers can benefit residents, professional caregivers and staff members in assisted living communities and...
Tips for caregivers during Mental Health Screening Month
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers. Work and personal stress and fatigue have resulted in another crisis in the United States — one related to mental exhaustion. Just last week, a study...
$275K LeadingAge grant targets long-distance caregivers of seniors with dementia
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Diane Eastabrook
Sep 22, 2021
A $275,000 National Institute of Health grant could help senior service nonprofit LeadingAge extend lifelines to long-distance caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
Survey finds family caregiver burden is worsening
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
New online resource offers services for older adults, caregivers during public health emergencies
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 23, 2021
A new online resource library launched Monday connects organizations serving older adults and their caregivers with programs and services that can help during public emergencies, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to expand vaccinations to homebound? Offer door-to-door canvassing for one, nonprofit offers
By
Diane Eastabrook
Jun 21, 2021
The John A. Hartford Foundation is offering up a playbook to stakeholders trying to get more COVID-19 vaccinations into the arms of the homebound.
Senators introduce bill calling for $1.5B to help seniors cope with the effects of COVID-19
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 26, 2021
In recognition of the soaring demand for senior services during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced on Thursday the Continued...
U.S. unpaid caregivers struggling the most with emotional health problems: report
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Joe Jancsurak
Feb 25, 2021
Nearly seven out of 10 unpaid U.S. caregivers say that the pandemic has worsened their emotional health. Their 68% rate was more than a tenth higher than the 61% registered by these workers worldwide.