Lutheran Services in America, in partnership with the RRF Foundation for Aging and the National Alliance for Caregiving, released a new e-report to elevate the voices, expertise, and experiences of rural family caregivers who are often overlooked in policy and program design. The growing workforce shortage has only made the role of family caregivers more important.
Recognizing and centering lived experience is a priority for our network, and our new report, “Rooted in Care: Transforming the Future for Rural Family Caregivers,” highlights both the strengths and challenges of caregiving in rural communities while identifying opportunities to strengthen supports and services.
With the Rural Health Transformation Fund opening new windows for partnerships and innovation, this report supports members in both advocating for concrete change and telling the story of rural family caregivers to their own boards, funders, and policymakers. Contact Regan McManus for more information.
Regan McManus is Director of Aging Initiatives at Lutheran Services in America.