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HARRISBURG, PA — More than 315,000 people have used Pennsylvania’s PA CareKit since its launch last year, a digital resource designed to support the state’s nearly 2.4 million unpaid caregivers …
New Caregiver Tool Reaches Thousands Across Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — AARP Pennsylvania is urging caregivers across the state to take advantage of a new free video training series from the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) that …
New Guardianship Training Push Aims to Support Pennsylvania’s Growing Caregiver Crisis Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services this past week unveiled a wave of sweeping health policy actions — from a new artificial-intelligence prize for family …
HHS Launches AI Caregiver Prize as New Medical Review Sparks Fierce National Debate Read More
During National Family Caregiving Month, Dr. Carol McKinley, Simpson President and CEO, is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by sharing resources and …
Caring for the Caregiver: Tips for Families During National Family Caregiving Month Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Nearly one in four adults in Pennsylvania—more than two million people—are unpaid family caregivers, according to new data from AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across …
AARP Report: Two Million Pennsylvanians Shoulder Unpaid Caregiving Burden Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is making a decisive stand to ensure that no Pennsylvanian is left without support this holiday season. Gathering at the Capitol Christmas tree on …
Struggling This Holiday Season? Here’s How the Shapiro Administration Is Stepping Up for You Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a comprehensive proposal to expand its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC), aiming to provide broader support …
VA Proposes Major Expansion to Family Caregiver Support Program Read More