"Family Caregiving Should Not Be an Obstacle Course that Imperils the Caregiver's Future"
America's population is aging, family caregiving needs are escalating, and our nation doesn't yet provide the supports that many family caregivers urgently need. The challenges are exacerbated because many workplaces don't accommodate caregiving responsibilities and because our health care system is inefficient and not centered on patients and their families.
But, writes Campaign for Better Care leader Debra L. Ness in the journal Generations, health reform offers promise to transform our health care system from one shaped by the interests of providers to one that provides the care that patients and families need. Take a look »
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Seminar: Hospitals and Communities Moving Forward with Patient- and Family-Centered CareWe are proud to co-sponsor this seminar that offers comprehensive and practical sessions designed to provide participants the knowledge and skills to become more effective change agents for patient- and family-centered care in their health care organizations. The seminar is March 19-22 in Atlanta, GA.
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