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Introduction
National
Family Caregiver Support Act of 1999
Today, dutiful
children and caring spouses are providing the equivalent of $200
billion in direct care to their older or ailing relatives.
With the population
aging and a natural desire to care for relatives at home, it is
increasingly important that family caregivers receive assistance.
H.R. 1341, "The National Family Caregiver Support Act of 1999"
would provide such assistance by building on existing, successful
efforts by States and community organizations.
Legislative
Information
Rep.
Waxman´s statement on H.R. 1341, National Family Caregiver
Support Act of 1999
Section-by-section
summary of H.R. 1341
White
House fact sheet
On January 4, 1999, President Clinton, joined
by First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton, Vice President Al Gore, and
Tipper Gore, unveiled a four-part initiative to support Americans
of all ages with long-term care needs and the millions of family
members who care for them.
Letter
from HHS Secretary Donna Shalala
On January 15, 1999, HHS Secretary Shalala transmitted to the Speaker
of the House of Representatives and to the President of the Senate
a letter requesting consideration of the Administration on Aging's
National Family Caregiver Support Program, which would amend the
Older Americans Act to authorize an important program for families
who care for older relatives with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Links
AARP
on Caregiving
"AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan association dedicated to
shaping and enriching the experience of aging for our members and
for all Americans."
Administration
on Aging
The Administration on Aging (AoA) is the primary agency of the Department
of Health and Human Services responsible for serving the health
and welfare needs of the Nation's 43 million older Americans. AoA
administers the Older Americans Act, in conjunction with 670 Area
Agencies on Aging, 57 Territorial and State Units on Aging, 270
tribes and native organizations and over 27,000 service providers.
Alzheimer's
Association
"The Alzheimer's Association has stood by families for nearly
two decades, serving as the nation's leader in education, advocacy
and research activities related to Alzheimer's disease."
Families
and Health Care Project
"The United Hospital Fund initiated the Families and Health
Care Project in 1996. Its primary focus is on "family caregivers,"
that legion of unpaid relatives and close friends who provide essential
care to adults with chronic or terminal illness or serious mental
or physical disabilities."
Family
Caregiver Alliance
"Celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year, Family Caregiver
Alliance was the first community-based, nonprofit organization in
the country to address the needs of families and friends providing
long term care by developing services, advocating for public and
private support, conducting research and educating the public."
National
Family Caregivers Association (NFCA)
"NFCA is the only national, charitable organization dedicated
to making life better for all of America's family caregivers."
Press
Accounts
September
16, 1998 | Christian Science Monitor
Family Caregivers - 'Everyday Heroes' Need Help
September
2, 1998 | USA Today
Elder
Care Taxes Resources
Employees juggling work and care for parent feel strain
June
7, 1998 | New York Times
Health
Care Comes Home
A special report.; Families Provide Medical Care, Tubes and All
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