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The need and use of family caregivers is increasing, and in the US, the number of family caregivers increased by 9.5 million from 2015 to 2020. Family caregivers have worse health than non-caregivers and worse health overall compared to five years ago. Many times, caregiving responsibilities are presumed to be woman-led, however about 40 percent of family caregivers are men. I applaud the women who provide care to their family and close friends, but men caregivers are an overlooked subgroup of caregivers who are at risk of burden, stress, and burnout, and current supportive materials generally assume that caregivers are women. In addition, there are health disparities between racial and ethnic groups in health outcomes, level of care that caregivers provide to family members, and access to resources.

Caregiving is on the rise. It’s estimated that in 2020 there were 53 million caregivers, up from 43.5 million in 2015. Now, with 73 million people in the U.S. who will be older than 65 by 2030 comes a significantly increased demand for caregivers. That makes caregivers a consumer segment to watch, as they face unique challenges and needs that set them apart from the general population. CivicScience examined this segment of U.S. consumers, focusing in on the impact caregiving has on their lives, plus reactions to President Biden’s recent proposal to better support caregivers. Here are three key insights to know: https://hubs.la/Q02FhnB-0 #CivicScience #insights #data #trends #intelligence #marketresearch #mrx #consumerbehavior #consumerinsights #consumerintelligence

According to a report published by the Population Reference Bureau earlier this year, "older Americans face a caregiving gap, especially those with lower incomes and dementia. Demand for elder care is expected to increase sharply with a rise in the number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, which could more than double by 2050 to 13 million, from 6 million today." We have got to address the issues our population faces when it comes to aging and relying on long-term care. Join the conversation 💬 Like, comment, and share for #AdvocacyInAction. Read more from PRB: https://lnkd.in/d8q5EF9S

Just released: Our new report in partnership with National Alliance for Caregiving evaluates the development and implementation of the RAISE Family Caregivers Act to deploy the 2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers. The success of this strategy was achieved through extensive cross-sector collaboration across public and private sectors, enhancing support for family caregivers across the U.S. for years to come.   The evolution and success of this almost decade-long process can inform the advancement of a national #MultisectorPlanforAging strategic framework, building upon the sweeping progress taking place at the state level. By championing bipartisan support from policymakers, prioritizing public-private partnerships across policy, advocacy, philanthropy, and academia, and engaging the constituent voice at every step of the planning process, a national multisector plan for aging can soon become a reality.   With a rapidly growing aging population, it is imperative that all Americans, regardless of their zip code or socioeconomic status, have access to the programs, resources, and services needed to age and live with health and dignity. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/eu6dF7ri   #OlderAdults #Aging #HealthyAging

Check out this new report! We review the tactics used to advance the National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers and what approaches might be applied to our work toward a National Plan on Aging. Michael Reese Wittke Autumn Campbell Elvira Makk Frid

With over 55 million Americans 65-years and older in May of 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the direction of the Administration for Community Living – released Aging in the United States a Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging. Together with the Institute for Healthcare Improvement the John A Hartford Foundation the American Hospital Association and the Catholic Health Association of the United States are among many agencies promoting an age-friendly healthcare system. The primary aim is to: Implement evidence-based practice Cause no harm Offer healthcare that aligns with what matters to the patient, family and caregivers This occurs through the 4M’s: What matters Medication safety Mentation, and Mobility https://lnkd.in/eC9XSCY8

Are you interested in #aginginplace? Imagine if your #state could provide #financialsupport so a loved one can care for you as you age. #Data shows #seniors prefer to age in their own #homes, and Connecticut is taking steps to facilitate this. With 820,000 residents aged #60andolder, comprising nearly a quarter of the state's population, demand for aging in place which has surged by 42% from 2020 to 2023. However, challenges persist for those not covered by Medicaid, including Alzheimer's patients and spousal caregivers. Proposed legislation aims to address these issues by expanding eligibility criteria. The increasing demand underscores the importance of supporting seniors to remain in their familiar environments with their loved ones. #sandwichgeneration #How2AgeYourWay #aginginplace #agingparents #agingpopulation #olderadults #homeownertips #caregivingtips #affordability Join the National Aging In Place Council (NAIPC) to make a difference in your #agingcommunity HousingWire

Have you thought about how to care for aging family members? Whether you're already navigating this journey, or maybe you are the aging family member yourself, I want to hear from you! Private pay caregiving is a huge percentage of the market, yet the dynamics are shifting as people with long-COVID and other disabilities require services. How are they paying for it? Where are we going to get the caregivers? These issues demand attention now to avoid deeper crises down the road. If you have experience as a family caregiver, professional caregiver, or care recipient under private pay, I hope you will share your insights. Did you use an agency or hire independently? How did you finance the care? How did the agency staff it - a single caregiver or a rotation? Stay tuned for an upcoming article on this topic! If you prefer to remain anonymous, feel free to DM me with your insights. Your privacy will be respected. #ElderCare #PrivatePayCaregiving #FamilyCaregiver #HomeCareExperience #AIart of a #Hummingbird for the algorithm. And, it's beautiful! My dad loves hummingbirds...as do I.

The Hidden Male Caregiver: This AARP report published in 2017 (7 years ago) found "40 percent of the 40 million Americans caring for a loved one, are male. Many people don't realize that 40 percent of caregivers are men: Interesting read. "Breaking Stereotypes: Spotlight on Male Family Caregivers" #essentialfamilycargivers #familycaregivers #healthcare #longtermcare #LTC AARP Policy, Research, and Thought Leadership AARP Family Caregiving Resources for Employers Christina Ianzito Hon. Mark Holland, PC, MP, Danielle Martin Christine Birak Catherine MacNeil Nick Tsergas Canadian Medical Association Nicole Ireland Andre Picard Mike Schreiner Moira Welsh Armine Yalnizyan Kenyon Wallace Dr. Alykhan Abdulla MD, Bonnie Crombie, Sharon Anderson Liv Mendelsohn, M.A., M.Ed. Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence https://lnkd.in/ghpchvma

On #NationalCaregiverDay let’s explore solutions to better care for our caregivers. People want to age at home – yet one in five older adults today have complex care needs which make it very challenging. Plus, family and other loved ones taking care of older adults say they are burning out with 63% of caregivers saying they reached their breaking point last year but had no choice but to keep going. It will take a multi-sector approach to better support caregivers. Collectively, with leaders across the health sectors, we have identified existing solutions that can be expanded to support seniors’ care for our growing, elderly population: https://lnkd.in/g6dkMKTT