How to Care for an Aging Parent

Maybe it started after a recent surgery. Or an accident at home. Or a concerned phone call from a neighbor or family friend. Maybe your mom or dad told you they no longer feel safe driving their car to the grocery store or pharmacy. While the moment is different for...

I’m a Family Caregiver, Now What?

Every new responsibility brings a number of questions, concerns, and opportunities. When that new responsibility is the care of an aging parent or loved one, you may be faced with difficult questions you’ve never had to consider. The great news is that every...

How Connected Caregiver Works

If you’re reading this, you have one of the most important jobs in the world. Family caregivers provide vital care and support to an aging loved one, while still tending to their own day-to-day responsibilities. It’s a delicate balancing act to be there for your loved...

Ensuring the Physical Health and Safety of a Senior Loved One

Caregiving for a family member can often feel like a balancing act between you and your senior loved one. You want to provide the right care for your aging parent while still tending to the needs and responsibilities in your daily life. On the other hand, your loved...

Family Caregivers Act – The RAISE Report to Congress

At the end of 2021, the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council (a bipartisan group formed to address the growing need for supplementing family caregivers) submitted its initial report. The report includes an introduction to what a family caregiver is and the...