AARP Announces 2016 Capitol Caregivers
AARP Announces 2016 Capitol Caregivers Support Caregivers
Every day, help their older parents, spouses and other loved ones live independently at home — where they want to be. They provide transportation, cook meals, manage finances, perform complex medical tasks, help with bathing and dressing, and so much more. A labor of love to be sure, family caregiving can also be a stressful, exhausting and emotional job. That’s why to make these big responsibilities a little bit easier — and we’ve seen in states across the country. AARP’s 2016 class of Capitol Caregivers includes state elected officials who were integral to the passage of key caregiving legislation this year. The inaugural class of Capitol Caregivers was announced in 2014. This year, AARP recognizes 57 state legislators from 23 states who helped family caregivers by: Passing the to support family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home Expanding so they can heal to the full extent of their skills and ability that allow family caregivers to get some relief from their caregiving responsibilities Passing a bill balance responsibilities at home and work Passing the to ensure specific adult guardianship laws are consistent and honored from state to state Passing a bill to update state guardianship laws to better protect vulnerable adults and provide family caregivers and other legal guardians more training and support Passing to help protect vulnerable adults and provide their caregivers with the tools they need to make important financial decisions Passing a bill to — using digital information and communication technologies, like computers and mobile devices Protecting or increasing the number of older adults who have access to state-funded services at home, like home care and adult day care.
More work to do . . .
In 2017, AARP will continue to work with state legislators across the country and fight for the issues that matter to you and your family. To stay up to date on our work, or get involved, sign up . More information
AARP Announces 2016 Capitol Caregivers
Across all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP is fighting to help families address important day-to-day issues — like caring for a loved one. In fact, this year alone we’ve successfully fought to bring more support to millions of family caregivers. But we didn’t do this critical work alone. Progress is possible thanks to the state legislators who write, support and move legislation, and who work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to get things done. To recognize these elected leaders, AARP is announcing our third bipartisan class of Capitol Caregivers — those who have fought to bring more support to family caregivers and their loved ones. Capitol CaregiversEvery day, help their older parents, spouses and other loved ones live independently at home — where they want to be. They provide transportation, cook meals, manage finances, perform complex medical tasks, help with bathing and dressing, and so much more. A labor of love to be sure, family caregiving can also be a stressful, exhausting and emotional job. That’s why to make these big responsibilities a little bit easier — and we’ve seen in states across the country. AARP’s 2016 class of Capitol Caregivers includes state elected officials who were integral to the passage of key caregiving legislation this year. The inaugural class of Capitol Caregivers was announced in 2014. This year, AARP recognizes 57 state legislators from 23 states who helped family caregivers by: Passing the to support family caregivers when their loved ones go into the hospital and as they transition home Expanding so they can heal to the full extent of their skills and ability that allow family caregivers to get some relief from their caregiving responsibilities Passing a bill balance responsibilities at home and work Passing the to ensure specific adult guardianship laws are consistent and honored from state to state Passing a bill to update state guardianship laws to better protect vulnerable adults and provide family caregivers and other legal guardians more training and support Passing to help protect vulnerable adults and provide their caregivers with the tools they need to make important financial decisions Passing a bill to — using digital information and communication technologies, like computers and mobile devices Protecting or increasing the number of older adults who have access to state-funded services at home, like home care and adult day care.
More work to do . . .
In 2017, AARP will continue to work with state legislators across the country and fight for the issues that matter to you and your family. To stay up to date on our work, or get involved, sign up . More information