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10 Things to Know About Medicaid

10 Things to Know About Medicaid

Medicaid is a lifeline for nearly 80 million people across the country—including disabled people, older adults, family caregivers, care workers, children, and families. It provides essential healthcare and aging and disability, including aging and disability care in our homes and communities where most people prefer to live and age. Yet despite its life-saving impact, Medicaid […]

Mar 28, 2025
What to know when you become a caregiver

What to know when you become a caregiver

You’re a caregiver… Now what? Care is one of the most common responsibilities we share in life. Whether it’s caring for a child, an aging parent, or a disabled family member, more than 105 million people in the U.S. provide care. But caregiving often happens unexpectedly, leaving us to navigate new and unfamiliar roles with […]

Oct 16, 2024
Four Tips to Help Caregivers Care for Themselves

Four Tips to Help Caregivers Care for Themselves

Entering the role of caregiving often comes with a profound sense of duty, believing we must handle it all on our own, but the weight of caregiving can take a toll on our mental health, leading to feelings of guilt, exhaustion, and anxiety. In navigating these challenges, it’s crucial to recognize that caring for ourselves […]

May 13, 2024
Need Help Accessing Care?

Need Help Accessing Care?

  Need help accessing care for an older adult, disabled person, or yourself? Here’s how to get started. Try the Eldercare Locator. This is a free tool that connects you to support in your community (transportation, housing, legal aid, etc.) and your local Area Agency on Aging. Visit eldercare.acl.gov or call 1-800-677-1116 What’s an Area Agency on Aging? […]

Sep 02, 2022