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Family Caregiving

Family Caregiving

Family Caregiving

Family caregivers are an essential part of the social, health, and economic equation of caring for older adults. Unpaid, and often untrained and unsupported, family caregivers are critical members of the care team for people with chronic illnesses and long-term care needs.

Spotlight Articles

Caregiving in the United States 2020

Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 provides surprising insight into today’s family caregivers.

Date: May 14, 2020

The Dual Pressure of Family Caregiving and Employment

Workers with caregiving responsibilities for an adult relative with a serious illness or

Date: May 2, 2016

Family Caregiver Considerations for the Future of Hospital at Home Programs

The Hospital at Home (HaH) model shifts care into the home setting and delivers acute hospital-level care to eligible patients.

Date: August 31, 2022

Caring Locally for Caregivers: How State and Local Laws Protect Family Caregivers from Discrimination at Work

Some states and local jurisdictions have laws that give more protection to family caregivers from discrimination than federal law.

Date: February 25, 2021

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