Road to a U.S. national strategy

Wednesday, November 8th
9:50 – 10:40 a.m.

The US National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers was the result of the steadfast work and advocacy of community leaders, government officials, caregivers and care providers from all 50 states and across aging, illness and disability communities. This panel will tell this story from the perspective of leaders who were at the frontlines of this historic achievement. They will provide an inside perspective on building a national care movement.

Moderator

Liv Mendelsohn, MA, MEd

Executive Director, Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence

Speakers

Jason Resendez

President and CEO, National Alliance for Caregiving

Greg Link

Greg Link

Director, Office of Supportive and Caregiver Services, Administration for Community Living, U.S. Administration on Aging

Nicole Jorwic

Nicole Jorwic

Chief, Advocacy and Campaign, Caring Across Generations