# Caregiver Advocate Shares 3 Policies for Family Caregivers

> Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving CEO, outlines three policies to support family caregivers.
- Title: Caregiver Advocate Shares 3 Policies for Family Caregivers
- Summary: Jason Resendez, National Alliance for Caregiving CEO, outlines three policies to support family caregivers. Jason Resendez, president and CEO of the National…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/10/28/caregiver-advocate-shares-3-policies-that-could-help-family-caregivers
- Published: 2026-10-28T14:10:29.353+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: national alliance for caregiving, older americans act, paid family leave, medicare, family caregivers, caregiving support, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

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.