Why Do Women Take on More Caregiving Responsibilities?

MIT has a special research group called the AgeLab that works with businesses, NGOs, and government organizations to improve the quality of life of older people and those who care for them. At any given time, the MIT AgeLab has multiple active studies focused on older...

Family Caregivers Act – The RAISE Report to Congress

At the end of 2021, the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council (a bipartisan group formed to address the growing need for supplementing family caregivers) submitted its initial report. The report includes an introduction to what a family caregiver is and the...

Elder Fraud is on the Rise

The FBI’s Elder Fraud Report is a comprehensive document that examines the current scams targeting older Americans who are considered more vulnerable and less tech-savvy.The 22-page document lists all the different types of scams and details scam victims by age group...

Credit for Caring Act – Caregivers Need Help

A recent AARP survey shows that 75% of those aged 50 and over would like to stay in their current homes for as long as possible. Of those who wish to stay in their current residence, 34% realize adjustments must be physically made to their home to accommodate needs as...