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NAC Webinar on Impact of Rare Disease on Family Caregivers
Findings in this first-of-its-kind national snapshot paint a picture of friends and families facing emotional, financial, physical, and social strain with little support from outside resources.
read moreAADMD Webinar on Caring for Emerging Adults with Autism: April 3rd
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience a wide variety of health care disparities and challenges accessing health care. These disparities and challenges impact individuals with ASD, their families/caregivers, and medical providers in a variety of ways.
read moreImpact of Rare Disease on Family Caregivers
“This study shows that rare caregiving fundamentally alters the daily life of friends and family for many years …”
read morePolicy Brief: Gaps in Research for Families of Adolescents with Disabilities
Adolescence is a time of transition and change for everyone. For families of adolescents with disabilities, these changes can be very difficult. More research needs to be done to better understand how families can be supported during this major milestone.
read morePresident Signs RAISE Family Caregivers Act
The bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop, maintain, and periodically update a National Family Caregiving Strategy.
read moreNew Public Health Report on Family Caregiving in an Aging America
The report describes family caregiving and the major caregiving issues affecting public health, including actions that can be taken specifically by state and local coalitions, health systems, and policymakers.
read moreFuture Planning Seed Grant Webinar
Three (3) seed grants in the amount of $5,000 each will be awarded to community-based organizations that provide services and supports to people with disabilities and their families.
read moreFSRTC and Area Agencies on Aging
The importance of providing LTSS for older adults stems from the increasing needs of this population. The number of people who are 65+ years old is constantly increasing and it is estimated to reach 92 million nationwide…
read moreNew FSRTC Report: Promising Practices
Identification of promising practices can assist with scaling up effective practices across local settings and states.
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