2023

Press Release: Caregiver Action Network Names Marvell Adams Jr. Next Chief Executive Officer (7/10/2023)

Caregiver Action Network, the nation’s leading organization supporting family caregivers, has selected Marvell Adams Jr. as its next Chief Executive Officer after a nationwide search.

Adams is a caregiving expert and visionary leader who comes to CAN with over two decades of experience in not-for-profit leadership—scaling organizations, strengthening infrastructure, ensuring financial sustainability, and initiating DEI initiatives.

Press Release: Help for Those Caring for a Loved One With a Traumatic Brain Injury (4/19/2023)

CAN is pleased to announce the Traumatic Brain Injury Caregiving Puzzle—to support the needs of those caring for loved ones with a traumatic brain injury. The information we’ve assembled will help family caregivers assist their loved ones through the process of treatment and recovery while taking care of themselves as well.

Press Release: The Passing of CAN CEO, John Schall (1/6/2023)

Caregiver Action Network (CAN) regretfully shares the sad news that John Schall, CEO of Caregiver Action Network since 2012, passed away on December 30, 2022. Mr. Schall was 62 years old.

2022

Press Release: Let’s Give Thanks for Family Caregivers (11/21/2022)

As you visit your family this month and over the holidays, you may find that your plans change at the last minute. Maybe the location changes because your aunt’s mom had a stroke so she’s unable to host everyone at her house. You might be late for dinner because as you were leaving, your son called to say he broke his leg and needs to be picked up at the ER. Sometimes, #CaregivingHappens when you had other plans. It’s not always convenient or predictable.

Press Release: NFC Month: A Time to Honor Those Caring for a Loved One (10/27/2022)

National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, selects each year’s theme for National Family Caregivers Month and spearheads the celebration of National Family Caregivers Month nationally.

Press Release: Family Caregivers Want Drug Approved for Hallucinations and Delusions (6/17/2022)

CAN CEO, John Schall, testified in front of the FDA’s Psychopharmacologic Drugs Advisory Committee in support of approving Acadia Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s supplemental new drug application for NUPLAZID to treat the hallucinations and delusions associated with Alzheimer’s Disease psychosis. If approved, the drug would be the first therapy for the treatment of these behaviors associated with Alzheimer’s-related psychosis.

CAN Opposes CMS’ Decision Regarding Monoclonal Antibodies Directed Against Amyloid for Treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease (4/18/2022)

Representing millions of family caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease, Caregiver Action Network (CAN) is strongly disappointed with CMS’ decision regarding Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) for potential life-changing Alzheimer’s drugs.

2021

Community Care Corps Funds Volunteer Models to Aid Struggling Caregivers, Older Adults, and Persons with Disabilities (9/7/2021)

Community Care Corps is pleased to announce the funding of innovative local models nationwide using volunteers to help family caregivers, older adults, and persons with disabilities with non-medical services to maintain independence in their own homes. Community Care Corps is awarding grants totaling $2.85 million to 33 innovative local models nationwide. 126 organizations responded to the 2021 Request for Proposals to receive funds for their models.

Caregiver Action Network Launches New Web Resource for Helping a Loved One with Day-to-Day Activities (8/4/2021)

Being a caregiver is stressful. When you add in helping their loved ones with many of their day-to-day activities, it can become overwhelming. Most family caregivers need to assist their loved ones with activities of daily living (ADLs)—eating, bathing/showering, dressing, mobility, and using the toilet. For someone caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, assisting with these types of activities may be happening more often.

Caregiver Action Network Announces New Resource for Families of Loved Ones with Heart Failure (6/8/2021)

Hearing that a loved one has been diagnosed with heart failure brings fear, stress, and a whole lot of questions. Caregiver Action Network has developed a new resource, the Heart Failure Caregiver Navigator, to help those caring for a loved one with heart failure navigate the diagnosis and feel better equipped to handle it.

2020

Struggling with Caring for a Loved One Who Suffered a Stroke? CAN Has Something New for You! (2020)

Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, is pleased to announce the launch of Stroke Caregiver GPS – a brand new resource for family caregivers of loved ones who have had a stroke.

National Family Caregivers Month: A Time to Honor Those Caring for a Loved One (11/2020)

National Family Caregivers Month — celebrated each November — is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, selects each year’s theme for National Family Caregivers Month and spearheads the celebration of National Family Caretivers Month nationally. It’s a difficult year to be a caregiver. The theme for 2020’s National Family Caregivers Month is “Caregiving in Crisis.” During NFC Month 2020, CAN will be addressing the new realities family caregivers face with their loved ones during these uncertain times.

New Study Shows Strong Benefits from Direct Support for Family Caregivers: Measurable Improvement in Reducing Caregiver Stress and Isolation During COVID-19 (10/26/2020)

Caregiver Action Network and Carallel are proud to release the Caregiver Support Program Study, a new study that measured the impact of a robust program of caregiver support on family caregivers’ stress, burnout, feelings of isolation, general well-being, and confidence in their ability to care for their loved ones.

Caregiver Action Network Announces CareAcademy’s Helen Adeosun As New Member of Board of Directors (10/8/2020)

Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading family caregiving organization, recently announced its newest board member at the annual board meeting. Helen Adeosun, EdM the Founder and CEO of CareAcademy, a provider of advanced caregiver training and compliance solutions for the Home Care industry, joins the board effective immediately.

Community Care Corps Funds Volunteer Programs to Aid Struggling Caregivers, Older Adults, and Persons with Disabilities (6/7/2020)

Community Care Corps is announcing the grantees of a new and unprecedented program to help older adults, persons with disabilities, and family caregivers. This momentous leap forward will help countless people and will have a lasting impact not just on the families and individuals served, but also on those who serve their community as volunteers.

Community Care Corps Issues Request for Proposals (1/15/2020)

Community Care Corps has released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative local models in which volunteers assist family caregivers or directly assist older adults or adults with disabilities with non-medical care in order to maintain their independence. The RFP is now available and can be found at www.CommunityCareCorps.org.

2019

Caregiver Action Network Assembles Winning Team for National Volunteer Care Corps (9/11/2019)

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) awarded a five-year cooperative agreement to the team that Caregiver Action Network (CAN) assembled to establish a National Volunteer Care Corps. CAN, the nation’s leading family caregiver organization, put together the winning team that includes the Oasis Institute, the National Association for Area Agencies on Aging (N4A), and Altarum Institute. This team will launch a national program to foster innovative models in which local volunteers assist family caregivers, older adults, or persons with disabilities with nonmedical care in their own homes in order to maintain their independence.

2018

Rep. Lujan Grisham Signature Care Corps Grants Passed & Funded
Celebration of Lifelong Effort to Support Caregivers, Seniors & Individuals with Disabilities (9/26/2018)

The House of Representatives voted to pass the fiscal year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (LHHS) appropriations bill, which included $5 million in funding for Rep. Michelle Lujan Grisham’s signature Care Corps grants. These grants would place volunteers in communities to provide non-medical services to seniors and individuals with disabilities so that they can continue to live independently in their homes and communities.