PROGRAMS Dementia Helping Dementia Caregivers Find Support When an individual is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, their entire support system faces the implications of that complex diagnosis. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has developed two programs specifically tailored to support dementia caregivers and help them care for their loved ones –
Advocacy Caregivers serve as the invisible frontline of our nation’s healthcare system– providing compassionate care to tens of millions of people each year – and yet systems to support them are fragmented, inaccessible, and oftentimes nonexistent. It doesn’t have to be that way.We can change it, together. RCI’s advocacy efforts seek to redesign structures
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AND RESEARCH “>”>Transforming the Future of Caregiving RCI believes caregivers deserve robust systems of support that center the caregiver and their experience – not just the diagnosis of their care recipient. In order to help advance this vision, RCI is working to break down siloes across health care, government, and business, through a
Support the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Advancing Mrs. Carter’s Vison and Legacy By making a gift today, you will advance former First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s vision for the future of caregiving and preserve her legacy of advocacy on behalf of America’s 53 million caregivers. Thank you for considering a gift to RCI! Other Ways
PROGRAMS Working While Caring One in five full-time employees is also providing care for someone who is aging, ill, or disabled, outside of their paid job. Yet, despite the universality of this experience, few evidence-based solutions exist to help caregiver employees balance the responsibilities of work and care. We’re working to change that PROGRAMS Working
Programs You Care For Others, Let Us Care For You Caregiving can be a fulfilling journey, but it can also be challenging – resulting in significant mental, physical, and financial strain on the caregiver. Many caregivers also report feeling isolated and alone in their role. It doesn’t have to be that way – we can
ABOUT The John and Betty Pope Caregivers Scholarship The John and Betty Pope Caregivers Scholarship is designed to support students engaged in informal caregiving roles, while helping them learn about the importance of caregiving and ultimately reach their higher education goals. The scholarship encourages recipients to explore career opportunities within the care economy, as well
ABOUT Our Founder About Our Founder Our founder, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, began her caregiving journey at an early age. From the time of her father’s cancer diagnosis to his passing when she was 13, Mrs. Carter helped care for him and her younger siblings. Within a year of his death, her grandmother unexpectedly
