Posts Tagged ‘caregiving’
Study reveals how caregiving and loss of loved ones shaped paths of chronically homeless
A new study by Case Western University study reveals how caregiving for loved ones shaped lives of chronically homeless Shortly after Jerome’s mother died of cancer, he experienced what he described as a “mental breakdown” and, before too long, found himself without a home. Taking care of his mother had drained him—both emotionally and financially.…
Read MoreIt’s now time for Congress to give tax credits to America’s caregivers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Just a few days after the 119th Congress was sworn in on Friday, January 3rd, AARP, along with 94 organizations, sent a letter to Congress urging lawmakers to enact legislation to provide financial relief for America’s caregivers. This could be accomplished by including the bipartisan bicameral Credit for…
Read MoreNew report re-examines workplace policies and caregiving – Herb Weiss
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues As a newly released AARP and S&P Global report notes, working while being a caregiver is complicated. While the researchers say that since the previously issued report in 2020, US employers have stepped up to the plate to offer access to caregiving benefits. However, much more must be done. …
Read MoreFor Alzheimer’s caregivers: 9-agency Open House at Warwick Memory Care Center
Open House for Alzheimer’s Caregivers at Warwick Memory Care Center, Saturday, April 6 Caregivers, healthcare providers and community members are invited to visit and learn about the resources available to address memory loss from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders. What: Memory Care Center Open House When: Saturday, April 6 from 10 am to 2 pm Where: Saint Elizabeth…
Read MoreA call for supporting the nation’s caregivers – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Just 511 days until the 2024 Presidential Election (Nov. 5, 2024), older voters call on Congress to provide more support for the nation’s family caregivers, according to a new AARP Family Caregiving study, released on May 5, 2023, conducted by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research. Former First Lady,…
Read MoreThe crafting of Rhode Island’s first State Plan on Caregiving – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Rhode Island has the distinction of having one of the highest percentages of adults aged 85 and over in the country. In 2017, out of a population of 1,060,00 there are more than 136,000 caregivers providing 114 million hours of care, says AARP Rhode Island. More Rhode…
Read MoreA Crisis in Care. RI’s General Assembly must act now – Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA
by: Maureen Maigret, RN, BS, MPA The Supplemental Budget bill submitted by Governor McKee (H6494) includes neededinvestments using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for housing, children’sservices, child care and small businesses. Unfortunately, it fails to include funds toaddress the immediate and growing direct care workforce crisis facing our health andhuman services providers, including those…
Read MoreOne in five Americans are unpaid family caregivers
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging As the nation sees a growing number of aging baby boomers, workforce shortages in health care and long-term care settings, increased state funding for community-based services, and a growing number of seniors requiring assistance in their daily activities, caregivers are needed more than ever. According to a recently released…
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