HomeCare October 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage) Family Caregiving Advisory Council recently delivered to Congress key recommendations to support the millions of unpaid family caregivers that support older adults and people with disabilities.
The recent congressional report is the result of a wide-ranging two-year research and information-gathering effort. Recommendations fall under five goals, which include:
• Increasing awareness of family caregivers to increase public understanding of the contributions caregivers make, including helping individuals self-identify as caregivers so that they can get the support they need.
• Engaging family caregivers as partners in health care and long-term services and supports to better integrate family caregivers into health care processes and systems.
• Improving access to services and supports for...
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