Caregiver Action Network’s Director of Community Initiatives, Nichole Goble, recently joined Mental Health America’s webinar “Parenting Under Pressure: Supporting Caregivers on the Frontlines.” The session, co-hosted with Arizona State University, created space for caregivers who balance demanding frontline professions—such as healthcare, education, and crisis response—with the responsibilities of caring for their own families. These roles demand [...]

As highlighted in a recent CNN article, Dr. Sanjay Gupta recently discussed the many faces of pain in his new book, It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life. The book explores innovative approaches to treating chronic pain—beyond opioids—and emphasizes that pain is not just physical, but deeply tied to emotional [...]

Join us in congratulating Amanda Lukof and Eleplan, a founding member of CAN's Caregiver Innovation Council, on being named as one of Forbes' "12 Startups Proving Motherhood Over 40 is a Market Advantage." "Amanda Lukof, a former corporate lawyer, founded Eleplan while raising young children and caring for her adult brother with autism. She [...]

Listen Now On this episode of the Voices for the Brain podcast from American Brain Coalition, ABC's Executive Director Katie Sale sits down with Caregiver Action Network's Director of Community Initiatives, Nichole Goble, and CEO Marvell Adams, Jr., for a discussion about CAN's awareness work and the many resources available to caregivers. > Listen [...]

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 [...]

The Growing Need for Quality Hospice Care The aging Baby Boomer generation is rapidly increasing the population of Americans aged 65 and older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this demographic grew by 34% from 43.1 million in 2012 to 57.8 million in 2022. By 2040, this number is projected to reach 78.3 million, and [...]

CAN, Carallel and Isaac Health Partner to Support Families Affected by Dementia Through the GUIDE Program What is the GUIDE Program? Caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming. That’s why the Caregiver Action Network, Carallel and Isaac Health have partnered to bring you the GUIDE Program (Guiding an Improved Dementia [...]

(Credit: LBJ Library and Museum) Caregiver Action Network was saddened to learn about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. After leaving, the 39th President of the United States established the Carter Center, which is dedicated to human rights, peace initiatives, and the alleviation of human suffering. Both President and Mrs. Carter devoted [...]

Watch Caregiver Action Network (CAN) CEO Marvell Adams Jr. recently appeared on Comcast Newsmakers to discuss some of CAN’s groundbreaking initiatives to support America’s caregivers. This spotlight on CAN’s work underscores caregivers' critical role and the importance of providing them with the resources and tools they need to succeed. With over 100 million caregivers in [...]

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 31, 2024 A Proclamation on National Family Caregivers Month, 2024 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION Family caregivers are the backbone of our Nation, making tremendous sacrifices to be there [...]