By: Chance Browning, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Caregiver Action Network As fans of And Just Like That begrudgingly stream the latest (and, according to the showrunner's recent announcement, final) season—many of us hate-watching with one eyebrow permanently raised—the show still manages to serve up some unexpectedly real moments. Among the plotlines drawing attention [...]

Storms (summer and winter), wildfires, heatwaves, flooding, tornados and hurricanes can bring immediate damage to a community—but the lingering effects include foodborne illness. Did you know... food that has been exposed to fire, flood water or a power outage for too long can contain harmful bacteria that make you sick. Knowing how to keep [...]

Understanding Obesity, Together. An interactive learning experience for caregivers and care partners. Start the Experience Learn how to better support loved ones living with obesity through fun, fast-paced games and expert insights. Start the Experience Obesity is more than just a number on a scale—it’s a complex, [...]

Star-Studded Cast Brings Visibility to Family Caregiving, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s Disease By Chance Browning and Jodi Koehn-Pike Caregiver Action Network staff Netflix’s critically acclaimed drama Sirens is a haunting, emotionally layered series that explores trauma, caregiving, memory loss, and the enduring bonds—and burdens—of family. The series features an all-star cast, including Meghann Fahy (Drop, [...]

Navigating Care Coordination with Confidence The Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network (FAM) joins CAN for a discussion about navigating care coordination and prior authorization. Hear physician, policy, advocacy, and caregiver perspectives and learn how you can navigate prior authorization to ensure your loved ones receive the care they need to [...]

Caregivers who prepare meals for loved ones often have leftovers. To prevent food waste and—more importantly, foodborne illness—follow these food safety and leftovers storage tips. Remember the Two-Hour Rule: Refrigerate perishable items within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator. After two hours, perishable food enters the "Danger Zone" (between 40 °F and 140 °F), [...]

Caregivers and PTSD: Understanding the Impact and Finding Support Together Caring for a loved one with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can bring unique and often invisible challenges that affect relationships, routines, and emotional well-being. Symptoms like flashbacks, emotional numbness, nightmares, irritability, and avoidance can make daily caregiving especially difficult. This webinar [...]

Caregivers play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of their loved ones by ensuring food is safe from foodborne illness and allergens. A food allergy is a potentially serious response to consuming certain foods or food additives. For those who are sensitive, a reaction can occur within minutes or hours, and symptoms can range [...]

Alzheimer's Caregiver Summit: A Peer-Led Dive into Mood, Memory & More The Alzheimer's Caregiver Summit: A Peer-Led Dive into Mood, Memory & More, is a virtual, peer-led event dedicated to empowering caregivers navigating Alzheimer’s and Neuropsychiatric Symptoms (NPS). NPS are the behavioral symptoms like aggression, agitation, hallucinations, and delusions that commonly appear [...]

WETA; the George Washington University Institute for Brain Health and Dementia; Elizabeth Dole Foundation; Caregiver Action Network; and the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation are pleased to announce the debut of Caregiving, a new landmark PBS documentary highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Caregiving, the two-hour documentary from executive [...]