Author: Greer Johnson

The Rosalynn Carter Institute (RCI) and The Carter Center Mental Health Program (TCC) work together to advance former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s decades-long advocacy around caregiving and behavioral health. Together, we took the opportunity to respond to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) proposed rule, CY 2024 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee

AMERICUS, GA (September 6, 2023) — On July 31, 2023, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) released the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model. The model, which is set to launch in July of 2024, is intended to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their family caregivers. In response,

WASHINGTON—Sept. 1, 2023—September marks National Preparedness Month, the annual recognition set to remind everyone in America how important it is for individuals, families and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies that can happen at any time. President Joseph R. Biden issued a National Preparedness Month proclamation, acknowledging the importance of building a nation more prepared

Americus, GA—July 27, 2023—Today, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) are releasing Prepared Caregivers: A Toolkit for Caregivers of Veterans for Disaster Preparedness, a guide to help caregivers of Veterans prepare for disasters, including environmental catastrophes and pandemics.   RCI and the VA recently launched a partnership

The Carter family is sharing that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia. She continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and visits with loved ones. Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, then in

On April 18, RCI joined other care advocates at the White House to watch President Biden sign the most extensive executive order on care in American history. The order, which includes 50 executive actions, will connect family caregivers to vital support, make care more affordable and accessible to families, and improve job quality and compensation

On March 31, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) visited the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) office to celebrate RCI’s receipt of $1 million in Congressionally Directed Spending to fund the expansion and cultural adaptation of RCI’s Dealing with Dementia (DWD) program. The funding will allow RCI to identify strengths, barriers, and opportunities to

For more than 35 years, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) has been a quiet disrupter – influencing policy, forging partnerships, and doling out resources to those who need them most. 11Alive’s Christie Diez spoke with RCI CEO, Dr. Jennifer Olsen about our work to help a population close to Mrs. Carter’s heart, caregivers.

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers responds to President Biden’s executive actions to improve systems of care  Americus, GA (April 18, 2023) – “Today, President Biden announced more than 50 executive actions that will connect family caregivers to vital support, make care more affordable and accessible for families, and improve job quality and compensation for the care

AMERICUS, GA (April 5, 2023) —The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) announces a partnership with the Friends of Jimmy Carter National Historic Park, focusing on the Rosalynn Smith Carter Childhood Garden. The organizations represent two of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s passions: elevating the role of family caregivers for those who are aging, ill,