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Dear Readers: It’s April Fool’s Day- but wouldn’t it be wonderful if some of these were true? US Supreme Court Justice Finds Hidden Section of the Affordable Care Act Creating ‘Caregiver Czar’ December 6, 2011 By Kathleen Kelly, Executive Director, Family Caregiver Alliance Editor’s Note: This post was originally featured on the Disability.gov Blog. As the demographics shift to reflect an aging population, innovation abounds in the area of developing new assistive technologies to make life tasks easier for an individual with disabilities or for a family caregiver. [...] November 24, 2011 By Edrena Harrison, ACSW, Information Programs Specialist, Family Caregiver Alliance Have you ever wondered why before each plane takes off, a flight attendant prepares adult passengers, in part, by instructing them to put oxygen masks on themselves first and then on children in their care? One reason, of course, is if an adult passes [...] November 22, 2011 By Greg Link, Aging Services Program Specialist, U.S. Administration on Aging Are you concerned about the well being of a family member or loved one? Do you assist a friend or family member with tasks like bill paying, transportation, grocery shopping, house cleaning, or more complex hands-on care? Do you need help [...] November 17, 2011 By Senate Special Committee on Aging, Majority Staff Despite their large numbers, family caregivers remain at the margins of our health and aging services system. It is time to give a voice to the 44 million people who provide long-term care to frail elders and disabled Americans. As the Baby Boom Generation moves into [...] |
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