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Unpaid labor: Caregivers of veterans spend more out-of-pocket than others

Published date: November 8, 2023 | 4:33 pm

AARP data reveals that Virginians who provide care for veterans spend $11,500 per year of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs.

Report: Family caregivers in Virginia provided $14.3 billion in unpaid care

Crystal Graham

Published date: March 14, 2023 | 3:02 pm

A new report from AARP highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges.

All in: Caregivers initiative aims to prevent burnout, help heath workers feel supported

Crystal Graham

Published date: January 4, 2023 | 4:58 pm

A new statewide initiative aims to help protect the mental and emotional well-being of healthcare workers.

Holiday gift ideas for those living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers

Crystal Graham

Published date: December 13, 2022 | 1:41 pm

Holidays can be stressful enough, but when you add in a person living with dementia, gatherings with family and friends become more complex. Finding the right gift for our loved ones can be challenging.

Nelson County Care Fair aims to connect seniors, caregivers to services

Crystal Graham

Published date: October 17, 2022 | 4:26 pm

Here to Stay in Wintergreen is planning a Care Fair for senior citizens and caregivers living in Nelson County.

Alzheimer’s advocates launch new non-profit to give patients and caregivers a voice

Crystal Graham

Published date: September 23, 2022 | 3:56 pm

Leading U.S. Alzheimer’s advocates launched a new 501(c)4 organization this week titled Voices of Alzheimer’s.

Month of August designated to honor military and veteran caregivers in Virginia

Crystal Graham

Published date: August 14, 2022 | 10:11 am

Governor Glenn Youngkin has recognized August as Hidden Heroes Month in the Commonwealth of Virginia to honor the millions of military and veteran caregivers in Virginia.

Warner, Scott introduce legislation to improve hiring of senior caregivers

Contributors

Published date: June 14, 2022 | 9:04 am

U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Tim Scott (R-SC) have reintroduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to Quality Care Act, which would provide nursing home operators with access to the National Practitioner Data Bank.

Augusta County Relay for Life plans annual walk for cancer patients, caregivers

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Published date: April 19, 2022 | 6:25 pm

Volunteers with the American Cancer Society will walk 1,670 laps around the track at Augusta Expo on April 30, in honor of the estimated 1,670 Americans who die from cancer each day.

Augusta County Library to host community conversation for caregivers

Contributors

Published date: March 22, 2022 | 5:17 pm

Augusta County Library will be hosting a community conversation for caregivers on Saturday, April 9 as part of Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries

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