Bereavement – the state of having lost someone – and grief – the emotional response to the loss – are fundamental aspects of the life course and most individuals will experience the loss of someone during their lifetime. In 2023, Congress directed The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to establish an evidence base for
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) is partnering with Reimagine for a transformative series of virtual events: “Cultivating Caregiving: Seeds of Sorrow, Gardens of Growth.” The three-part series that explores the challenges and joys of caregiving and its intersection with adversity, loss, grief, and mortality—topics at the center of Reimagine’s web-based, community-driven experiences. “As
Today we commemorate the first anniversary of the Biden-Harris Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and Supporting Caregivers. This Executive Order brought attention and commitment to strengthening supports for family caregivers. While we applaud the progress made, there remains significant work ahead to build a high-quality affordable, and streamlined system of care. We
AMERICUS, GA (April 4, 2024) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) has received a grant from The Daniel P. Amos Family Foundation to equip first responders in Georgia with essential skills to effectively collaborate with caregivers during weather emergencies or community disasters. Caregivers, along with those they care for, are particularly vulnerable during
The groundbreaking collaboration aims to support African American dementia caregivers through the Dealing with Dementia program AMERICUS, GA (March 18, 2024) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) is proud to announce its new partnership with Alter in collaboration with SageNavigator, a collective group of healthcare professionals that address the lack of resources and
“In line with our mission to promote the health, strength, and resilience of America’s 53 million family caregivers, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) supports the Credit for Caring Act (S. 3702/H.R. 7165). We applaud Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV) and Representatives Mike Carey and Linda Sanchez for their leadership to
New Easy-to-Use Guide Offers Caregivers Preparedness Resources Tailored to Their Needs, Helps Increase Disaster Resilience Community-Wide WASHINGTON — In a groundbreaking collaboration, Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) CEO Dr. Jennifer Olsen and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell are proudly announcing the release of a new first-of-its-kind guide for caregivers to help them prepare for disasters and
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s caregiving journey began early in life, when she helped care for her father when he was diagnosed with cancer. Following his passing when she was 13, and the passing of her grandmother soon after, Mrs. Carter’s grandfather moved into the family home to receive care from her mother. These formative
AMERICUS, GA (January 31, 2024) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) announced today that healthcare executive, caregiver advocate and longtime RCI supporter Paurvi Bhatt, MPH, has joined the organization as its new President and Chief Impact Officer. In this role, Paurvi will focus on shaping RCI’s long-term strategy, strengthening RCI’s national influence, and
AMERICUS, GA (January 18, 2024) – The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) is pleased to announce that Diana Felner has joined the organization as Senior Director of Caregiver and Mental Health Policy for RCI and The Carter Center Mental Health Program. Felner will provide a visible and constant presence for both organizations in Washington,
