Work, parenting, elder care — many employees are balancing a lot. In a recent SHRM HonestHR podcast episode, Caregiver Action Network CEO Marvell Adams Jr. talks with host Marjorie Morrison about the realities of the “sandwich generation” and how HR can better support those trying to “do it all. What you’ll hear in this episode: [...]

Our CEO, Marvell Adams Jr., recently joined host Debbie Matenopoulos for several inspiring on-air conversations across the country. Together, they shared personal caregiving experiences and explored the critical importance of helping caregivers stay connected to trustworthy resources and innovative tools—like Nomo Smart Care—that provide both support and peace of mind. These meaningful discussions highlight [...]

Caring for a loved one is one of life’s most meaningful—and most demanding—roles. In a recent national media tour, Caregiver Action Network CEO Marvell Adams Jr. and Michele Mongillo, MSN, BSN, RN, of First Quality shared personal insights and practical guidance to help caregivers ease stress and enhance the quality of care for their loved [...]

By Marvell Adams Jr., CEO, Caregiver Action Network & Generations United Board Member and Kristen Kiefer, Executive Director, Generations United As leaders in the caregiving and intergenerational movements, we know that connection is the current that powers compassion. Connection Is Care Every November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month - [...]

By: Marvell Adams Jr. | CEO | Caregiver Action Network Caregivers Are Holding the Line. Why Are We Pulling the Safety Nets Out from Under Them? Everywhere I go, I meet caregivers who are doing everything right. They work long hours, raise children, and care for aging parents or loved ones with chronic conditions — [...]

In a powerful new episode of CareGiverCast, Caregiver Action Network (CAN) CEO Marvell Adams Jr. unpacks what caregivers are really facing today—from isolation and guilt to rising costs and complicated family dynamics—and why caring for yourself is essential to caring for someone else. About CareGiverCast & THANC Produced by the Thyroid, Head and Neck [...]

October 21, 2025 Last week marked a significant milestone for the Caregiver Innovation Council as we had our first Financial Security & Economic Empowerment working group meeting. With founding members from CareSupport, CareScout, and Medivox Health joining forces alongside CAN leadership, the energy was exciting — and the potential for impact, undeniable. [...]

By: Allyson Schrier, Co-founder and President at Zinnia TV and very happy new member of the CAN Caregiver Innovation Council My sweet-as-they-come husband, Evan, was diagnosed with Frontotemporal dementia at the age of 47. Like all new caregivers, I began the race feeling like I was an unfathomable number of miles behind the starting [...]

The article below, originally published on the Families, Addiction & Mental Health Network (FAM) blog, resonates with CAN's mission to empower caregivers through strategic solutions and accessible resources. Amanda's journey from overwhelmed family caregiver to innovative entrepreneur exemplifies the values of our Caregiver Innovation Council: collaboration, innovation, inclusion & equity, empathy, and impact. Through the [...]

A recent Newsweek article titled “One Generation of U.S. Women Is Bearing the Burden of Unpaid Eldercare” spotlights new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics revealing that nearly 40 million Americans are providing unpaid care for older adults—and that Gen X women are carrying the greatest share of that responsibility.In the piece, Marvell Adams [...]