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The Home Care Association of America pledged its support to the U.S. DOH’s national strategy to support family caregivers and established a Caregiver Council.

AARP Ohio will visit major cities throughout the state to listen to 50+ voters firsthand to understand the unique needs of this community. The Deciding Voices

Taking care of an older parent, a child with disabilities or a loved one with a chronic disease can affect your emotional, mental and financial health. And this type of…

Im going pandemic nutty... Im in my house for many months, (Im not the type who swears or grunts!) But coronavirus is a trap, My days are filled

Richard P. Burke: Supporting family caregivers in the age of COVID-19

If the scope of President Joe Biden's social spending plan is too large to grasp, then consider Nancy Slomba of Western New York.

Family caregivers contribute billions worth of free labor to the economy each year. They need relief.

Study shows that family caregivers are spending up to a quarter of their pay on out-of-pocket costs Have a tip for the newsroom, press release, local event listing or digital content to share? Send it here. Support our mission by visiting patreon.com/fl1 and becoming a monthly subscriber. A new AARP study shows that family caregivers are spending on average a quarter of their own paychecks when caring for an adult family member. Generation X spends the most while Generation Z and Millennial car...

Listen • 2:20 Florida has about 4.5 million residents age 65 and older, according to the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research. A decade from now, that number is projected to be about 6 million. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers. The organization is pushing Congress to pass legislation that would provide a tax credit up to $5,000 for eligible caregivers. An estimated 48 million people in the U.S. are providing in-home care...

Listen • 2:20 The proposed Credit for Caring Act in Congress would provide a tax credit of up to $5,000 to eligible caregivers. An estimated 48 million people in the U-S are providing in-home care to an adult loved one. 3 million of those caregivers live in Florida. AARP says a new study demonstrates the need to support family caregivers with financial assistance. AARP is a membership group that lobbies for those over age 50. The group is touting the proposed Credit for C...