If you're caring for an adult child who has aged out of many support services available to families with children with special needs, you may feel as though society believes your child is now "on their own." Colin Farrell’s Inspiration Actor Colin Farrell has started the Colin Farrell Foundation in honor of his 20-year-old son, [...]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 22, 2024 Community Care Corps Helps Caregiving Organizations with New Resources: As the older adult population grows, so does the need for support services ST. LOUIS – This year’s National Volunteer Week, April 21-27, is an opportunity to raise awareness about the many benefits of volunteering and the importance of supporting [...]

Caregiver Action Network proudly announces a dynamic new partnership with Psych Congress. This partnership aims to elevate family caregivers' voices to providers and clinicians. It aligns with CAN's mission to support over 90 million family caregivers nationwide. Psych Congress has delivered practical, case-based education to mental healthcare providers for over 36 years. It has built [...]

Sandra Bagwell of Mission, Texas, holding the remains of her son, Ryan, who died in 2022. “Ryan was poisoned,” she said. Credit...Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas for The New York Times To the Editor: Re: “In Fentanyl Deaths, Victims’ Families Say Word Choice Matters” (front page, March 11): The heartbreaking story of 19-year-old Ryan Bagwell’s death further [...]

CAN is proud to announce that in 2023, we have been fortunate to add five new members to our Board of Directors. We want to share the skills and expertise they bring to CAN and some of the critical work they are doing to help family caregivers. Lisa Adler Lisa Adler is a managing partner [...]

Caregiver Action Network was saddened to learn about the passing of Rosalynn Carter. The Former First Lady was a fierce advocate for family caregivers nationwide. She also made significant contributions to causes like mental health care. Additionally, she championed human rights and social justice. She famously said there are four kinds of people. These include [...]

National Family Caregivers Month: Honoring and Supporting Caregivers Every November, we recognize National Family Caregivers Month—a time to honor the approximately 90 million family caregivers in the United States. These unpaid heroes provide vital care for loved ones, often juggling caregiving with jobs, financial pressures, and their own well-being. Recently, on The Balancing Act, CAN [...]

Caregiver Action Network is proud to announce a new policy fellowship. This fellowship honors the legacy of CAN’s late CEO, John Schall. It recognizes his numerous policy contributions. John Schall worked in Washington, DC, for decades. The John Schall Policy and Programs Fellowship provides aspiring leaders with an opportunity to develop their policy skills. It [...]

Every caregiver of someone with a rare disease faces unique challenges while providing essential support to their loved ones. World Rare Disease Day celebrates these dedicated individuals who navigate the complex journey of caring for someone with a rare condition. World Rare Disease Day: A Global Movement World Rare Disease Day occurs annually on [...]

The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release October 31, 2022 President Biden Proclaims November 2022 as National Family Caregivers Month NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH, 2022 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize the love [...]