National Alliance for Caregiving

We’re proud to share that Melina Piñeyro, MPH Pineyro, NAC’s Senior Manager of Programs, has been named a 2025 Aspen Ideas: Health Fellow! From June 22–25, Melina will join visionary leaders and changemakers at Aspen Ideas: Health to explore bold ideas shaping the future of health. She’ll bring the caregiver perspective to the Food for Thought track—highlighting the intersection of food as medicine, caregiving, and health equity. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eaTp8tm #AspenIdeasHealth #Caregiving #HealthEquity #FoodAsMedicine #CaregiverNation 

Today, family caregivers provide over $600 billion in unpaid labor to keep loved ones at home and out of institutional care — and many are doing it with the vital support of Medicaid. If Medicaid is cut, we risk collapsing the system that allows millions of older adults, people with disabilities, and chronically ill individuals to remain in their homes and communities. Caregivers like Ty Lewis would lose access to home care, respite support, and essential financial resources — all while trying to maintain employment and housing. We're calling on Congress to protect this essential lifeline. Add your voice to the fight. Take action now: https://lnkd.in/eUfQz5NX #HandsOffMedicaid #CaregiverNation

Today is Parkinson’s Awareness Day — a moment to recognize the millions living with Parkinson’s Disease and the family caregivers who support them every day. In our recent report, “Parkinson’s Disease: Caregiving in the U.S.”, NAC sheds light on the unique emotional, financial, and logistical challenges faced by caregivers. Our findings were recently featured in McKnight's Senior Living, underscoring the implications for families and the broader care system. Key stats from the report: 🔸 60%+ of caregivers have been providing care for over a year  🔸 47% provide memory-related support  🔸 50% balance caregiving with full-time employment  🔸 35% say they need more resources to keep loved ones safe at home  🔸 43% need better support for their own stress and health This Parkinson’s Awareness Day — and every day — we’re advocating for the policies and systems that uplift caregivers and strengthen our nation’s care infrastructure. Read Mcknight’s Senior Living article: https://lnkd.in/euP7U3ss Read our ‘Parkinson’s Disease: Caregiving in the U.S report: https://lnkd.in/gw6uzmvd #ParkinsonsAwarenessDay #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #CaregiverNation #ParkinsonsCare 

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution that kicks off consideration of a proposal to deeply cut Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — critical programs that family caregivers across America depend on to support their loved ones. These cuts would harm countless families who rely on Medicaid for essential healthcare services and SNAP benefits to ensure proper nutrition for those in their care. Deep cuts to Medicaid and SNAP would devastate the families who rely on them. Family caregivers already do so much with so little — we must protect the programs that make caregiving possible. Take action now: https://lnkd.in/e9Bcn6en #Medicaid #FamilyCaregivers #Congress #Policy #CaregiverNation

Our CEO Jason Resendez joined a Capitol Hill briefing on April 7 hosted by Representatives Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI) to spotlight the rising costs of long-term care and the urgent need for policy solutions supporting family caregivers. They recently introduced the WISH Act (Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to Be at Home Act H.R. 2082) that offers a path forward, providing financial assistance to eligible older adults, improving health outcomes, and strengthening support for family caregivers. Learn more about the WISH Act: https://lnkd.in/gqTUic7y #WISHAct #Congress #Policy #CaregiverNation

Our President & CEO Jason Resendez penned a letter in STAT highlighting how proposed Medicaid cuts would harm the very people who hold up our nation’s care system - family caregivers and direct care workers.    Medicaid is essential to making care work - for families, communities, and our economy.    Read the full piece here: https://lnkd.in/epKafbsk   #Medicaid #Healthcare #Caregiving #CaregiverNation 

NAC proudly supports the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2025, which extends vital funding for respite care programs. Family caregivers provide essential support, often at great personal cost—this bill helps ensure they have access to the relief they need to sustain their well-being. We stand with policymakers in strengthening respite care as a critical lifeline for caregivers nationwide. Thank you, Representatives Langworthy (NY) and Tokuda (HI), and Senators Baldwin (WI) and Collins (ME) for your leadership and support. Press Release: https://lnkd.in/e_rxNQC3 #Caregiving #RespiteCare #LifespanRespite #FamilyCaregivers 

📣 Urgent Action Need!   The Senate is set to vote on its latest budget resolution today that calls for devastating cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is a vital lifeline supporting family caregivers nationwide.     ☎️ Call your Senators [Capitol Switch Board (202) 224-3121] today & tell them no cuts to Medicaid!    For key talking points: https://lnkd.in/enyqus2F   #protectmedicaid #familycaregivers 

We deeply sympathize with the dedicated public servants whose essential work has supported caregivers and families across the country. Their invaluable contributions have had a profound impact, and these layoffs will be felt across the entire caregiving ecosystem. Read our statement: https://lnkd.in/eYizC2z3 #CaregiverSupport #PublicService #CaregivingMatters 

Thank you, Senator Edward Markey, Senator Shelly Morre Capito, Representatives Kat Cammack, Seth Magaziner, Nicole Malliotakis, & Jimmy Panetta, for reintroducing the ABC Act. This legislation would alleviate stress for caregivers by simplifying access to resources, benefits, & healthcare systems and make programs like Medicare work better for family caregivers. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9HreRGV #ABCAct #Caregivers #CaregiverNation