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Caregiver Advocate Shares 3 Policies for Family Caregivers
Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving CEO, outlines three policies to support family caregivers.
In brief
Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving CEO, outlines three policies to support family caregivers. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, advocates for reauthorizing the Older Americans Act, expanding paid family leave, and increasing Medicare support for caregivers…
Family Caregivers in America
More than 60 million americans balance work, kids, and care for aging parents or loved ones.
Older Americans Act Funding
The law provides dollars for state Area Agencies on Aging to deliver services like meals on wheels and caregiver support.
National Paid Family Leave
13 states and the district of columbia have set up paid family and medical leave programs due to lack of federal action.
Medicare Support Expansion
The group pushes for stronger caregiver training services and in-home health benefits through medicare.
Immediate Policy Impact
Medicare changes would bring immediate support to families and modernize a program created in 1965.
Next 30 Days Action
For congress, pass the Older Americans Act reauthorization; for employers, ask employees about caregiving responsibilities.
The big picture
Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, advocates for reauthorizing the Older Americans Act, expanding paid family leave, and increasing Medicare support for caregivers.
