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The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Announces Partnership with the Friends of Jimmy Carter National Historic Park, focusing on the Rosalynn Smith Carter Childhood Garden

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,

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Aging In Place Is All The Rage, But It Is Not Easy

Aging In Place Is All The Rage, But It Is Not Easy It has become increasingly popular to promote home as a setting for both sophisticated medical treatment and long-term care, and often for good reason. But supporters of this trend need to recognize and reduce the burden it places on families who must take

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Caregiving Benefits Can Support Workers—and the Bottom Line

Online Publication: SHRM.org Offering caregivers flexibility can aid recruitment and retention When it comes to providing caregiving benefits to employees, times have changed. Onsite child care, once the gold standard of caregiving benefits, may not be as necessary or compelling in a remote and hybrid working environment. READ MORE ONSHRM.ORG

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Caring For You

PROGRAMS Caring for You, Caring for Me Caring for You, Caring for Me (CFYCFM) provides education and support to caregivers through a series of flexible learning modules, helping caregivers take better care of themselves, collaborate effectively with professional caregivers, and be the best advocate possible for their care recipient.  This five-part, interactive training course has

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Advocacy

OUR WORK Policy + Advocacy There are 105 million family caregivers in the United States who provide compassionate care to tens of millions of people each year – and yet systems to support them are fragmented, inaccessible, and oftentimes nonexistent. Resources needed require policies to support family caregivers and their needs. RCI is changing how

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Donate

Support the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers Family caregivers often go unseen, and yet their impact is immense. Join RCI in our commitment to see the unseen. Help us support the 105 million family caregivers across the nation. Donate to RCI today to invest in solutions that support all who provide care.  Other Ways to

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News

News We can’t do this work without the support of caregiver champions like you. DONATE TODAY”>

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Working While Caring

OUR WORK Employed Caregivers: Working While Caring An RCI Incubated Initiative 1 in 5 full-time employees provides care for someone who is aging, ill, or disabled outside of their paid job. Despite the universality of the family caregiving experience, there are few evidence-based solutions to help them balance the responsibilities of work and care. OUR

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Programs

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

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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. 

Visit The Carter Center: https://www.cartercenter.org/