Founder’s Fund The Rosalynn Carter Founder’s Fund is an effort to bolster the work of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, cementing Mrs. Carter’s legacy and ensuring her vision to support and uplift America’s 53 million often unseen caregivers continues for decades to come. A From Mrs. Carter’s grandson and Founder’s Fund Chair, Josh Carter
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,
Employers Design Solutions to Better Support Caregivers in the Workplace AMERICUS, Ga. — The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) today released “Working While Caring: Innovations and Interventions to Support Caregivers in the Workplace,” a vision for the future of work for caregivers. The report is the result of RCI’s Innovation Lab, a yearlong employer
Dr. Jennifer Olsen, chief executive officer of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI), today released the following statement about the passing of RCI founder, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter: “Like so many people around the world, we are heartbroken by the passing of former First Lady, lifelong humanitarian, and our beloved founder, Rosalynn Carter.
National Caregivers Day National Caregivers Day, also known as ‘Thank A Caregiver Day,’ is celebrated each February and is a time to recognize and honor caregivers across the country. We encourage you to join us on Friday, February 16, and thank all caregivers for their contributions to their families, friends, and communities. “There are only
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has formally merged with The Carter Center, now functioning under its Mental Health Program.
By uniting the work of these organizations — both rooted in Mrs. Carter’s lifelong vision and leadership — we are taking concrete steps to expand support, champion policies, and develop innovative solutions for the millions of family caregivers who dedicate their lives to caring for loved ones.
Together, we will ensure that caregivers and individuals facing mental health challenges are seen, heard, and supported — now and in the future.
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