Friday, July 31, 2020

Invitation to participate in national caregiver surveys

We have received two distinct opportunities for Family/Informal Caregivers to provide feedback and input:

National Survey - Sandwich Generation Survey
Are you providing care for multi-generational loved ones. They could be children, parents, grandparents and others.  Many member of our community are juggling the demands of working, being a parent and providing care for an older adult.  If this is you, please consider participanting in this national survey.
Click here for the survey

This survey is available in English and Spanish.

Administration for Community Living (ACL) is Seeking Participants for Web-based Caregiver Focus Groups 
Are you a caregiver and would like you experiences and wishes for changes to supports be heard. The Federal government's ACL seeks caregivers to participate in this series of focus groups and we hope you consider joining in.
Click here to learn more and register

The above Focus Groups are being held across the lifespan.
The August dates and times for the focus groups are noted below. ACL is looking for:
Someone who is currently (or has previously) provided assistance to an older family member or close friend
August 4th, 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET
Parents who are currently supporting a young child or an adult child with a unique health care need or a disability
August 5th and 6th 7:00 – 8:00 pm ET