Caregiver Action Network

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Last activity: 02.11.2026

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Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for more than 90 million Americans.

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Location

United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Employees

11-50

Phone

+1 202-454-3970

Founded date

1993

Mentions in press and media 25

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Oct 31, 2026	From the Desk of the County Manager, October 30, 2026	Greetings, Durham! Sunday begins November and the last two months of 2026. November 1 also marks the start of several month-long observances, including Native American Heritage Month, National Diabetes Awareness Month, Lung Cancer Awareness...
Oct 19, 2026	Community Care Corps Opens $3.57M in 2027 Funding to Support Caregivers, Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities	Community Care Corps Logo Funding will expand community-based volunteer programs, including transportation assistance, to help caregivers & those they support remain independent at home. ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, October 19, 2026 /E...
Jan 5, 2026	Community Care Corps Announces Its 2026 Request for Proposals	Community Care Corps Logo ST. LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, January 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Community Care Corps announces the release of its 2026 Request for Proposals. Organizations are encouraged to apply for funding to develop and sca...
Oct 31, 2025	80+ Nonprofits Unite to Help Caregivers 'Plug-in to Care' This National Family Caregivers Month	Caregiver Action Network Caregiver Action Network empowers America’s more than 63 million caregivers with connection, community, and confidence this November and beyond. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 31, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ...
Oct 1, 2025	Amid Medicare Advantage Headwinds, SCAN Health Plan Expands New and Enhanced Benefits for 2026	Plans Feature Cost Savings in Pharmacy, Dental, and Vision and Include More Choices in New and Existing Markets In a time when so much in our industry feels uncertain, SCAN remains a stable and consistent partner for older adults” — Dr. Sac...
Jun 19, 2025	Isaac Health Joins New Caregiver Innovation Council to Drive Bold Solutions for America’s Caregivers	Isaac Health is a founding member of the Council led by Caregiver Action Network, bringing together innovators to reimagine support for 105 million caregivers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Isaac Health is ...
Jun 18, 2025	Caregiver Action Network Launches Caregiver Innovation Council to Reimagine Support for Family Caregivers	Caregiver Action Network logo Nationwide effort unites startup leaders, strategists, and caregiving experts to drive meaningful change—with the first hackathon already underway Innovation is key to addressing the challenges caregivers face....
May 7, 2025	Navigating Alzheimer’s: Empowering Caregivers with Compassionate, Non-Medication Approaches to Neuropsychiatric Symptoms	Caregiver Action Network logo Practical strategies for families of loved ones with Alzheimer's who are navigating the challenges of neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) like agitation & anxiety. Our goal is to empower caregivers with pr...
May 5, 2025	New Grant Fuels Major Initiative to Support Rare Disease Caregivers Through Genetic Testing Access	Caregiver Action Network logo This grant helps CAN reinforce its commitment to supporting caregivers—by working to remove barriers to diagnosis & care for families affected by rare diseases. Through the Alexion Charitable Foundation gra...
Mar 17, 2025	Community Care Corps Funds Volunteer Models to Aid Family Caregivers, Older Adults, and Adults with Disabilities	Community Care Corps Logo Volunteers Helping Family Caregivers, Older Adults, and Adults with Disabilities We're thrilled to announce the 2025 grantees. These organizations are delivering a wide range of programs & services & h...
Feb 26, 2025	Caregiver Action Network Partners with Isaac Health and Carallel to Support Dementia Caregivers through GUIDE Model	CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, February 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the nation’s leading organization supporting family caregivers, is proud to announce a partnership with Isaac Health, a national leader ...
Nov 25, 2024	Speech Assistive Tech Products for Adults Win Innovation Award	Randi Sargent received manufacturing award from MA State Representative Carmine Gentile. Supporting Caregiving Innovations During National Family Caregiver Month When a loved one is recovering from a stroke or accident and is not able to sp...
Dec 4, 2023	Health \| What some caregivers have learned caring for ill loved ones	“It’s not the most comfortable moment that I’m having, but there are these radical lessons.” That’s how performer/writer Chris Wells describes the experience of moving with his husband from New York back to his childhood home in Lancaster, ...
Feb 27, 2023	#RareCaregiverAnd: Honoring Those Caring for a Loved One with a Rare Disease	Caregiver Action Network encourages rare disease caregivers to recognize their sense of self. WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, February 27, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Each year, World Rare Disease Day is celebrated on February 28th (or 29th in...
Nov 21, 2022	Let’s Give Thanks for Family Caregivers	WASHINGTON , D.C., UNITED STATES, November 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As you visit your family this month and over the holidays, you may find that your plans change at the last minute. Maybe the location changes because your aunt’s mom ...
Nov 2, 2022	Department on Aging Recognizes National Family Caregivers Month	ILLINOIS, November 1 - SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is raising awareness of support services available to unpaid family caregivers during National Family Caregivers Month, an observance spearheaded by the Care...
Nov 1, 2022	National Family Caregivers Month: A Time to Honor Those Caring for a Loved One	WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 1, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Caregiver Action Network (CAN), the n...
Jul 27, 2022	Caregiver Action Network’s Tips for Caregivers Highlighted in Good Housekeeping	WASHINGTON DC, MD, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Good Housekeeping, America’s iconic guide, highlighted Caregiver Action Network in “What I Learned When I Became My Parents’ Caregiver” published July 26, 2022. The artic...
Feb 20, 2021	60% Of First-Time Caregivers Are Gen Z Or Millennial, New Study Shows	Older woman embraces young woman on beachgetty
Feb 16, 2021	Caregiving Was Already Hard; Covid-19 Made It Nearly Unbearable	Young woman embraces an older relativegetty
Oct 13, 2017	Bringing the caregiver’s voice to the forefront	All of the panelists spoke from experience, including Lisa Winstel, COO of the D.C.-based nonprofit Caregiver Action Network. She was the primary caregiver for her mother, who passed away after suffering with a “rare form of a rare cancer” ...
Oct 2, 2014	Payers and providers need to build a support system for America’s 61M unpaid caregivers	Mintz’s husband Steven was diagnosed with MS at 31. He is 71 now and has been in a wheelchair for more than 20 years. Mintz helps Steven with showering, dressing, going to the bathroom, transfers, and eating as well as providing some medica...
	Payers and providers need to build a support system for America’s 61M unpaid caregivers	Suzanne Mintz has been working to make life easier for caregivers for more than 20 years. In 1991, she and Cindy Fowler founded the Caregiver Action Network. Mintz and Fowler were both caregivers: Suzanne for her husband who has multiple sc...
	Bringing the caregiver’s voice to the forefront	When a family member becomes the primary caregiver of a relative, what might go unnoticed is the physical and mental health of the actual caregiver. Oftentimes caregivers find themselves in strenuous situations, having to juggle their newfo...

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FAQ about Caregiver Action Network

When was Caregiver Action Network founded?

Caregiver Action Network was founded in 1993.

What has the press written about Caregiver Action Network?

Parsers VC has collected 25 articles mentioning Caregiver Action Network, among them “From the Desk of the County Manager, October 30, 2026” (Oct 31, 2026) and “Community Care Corps Opens $3.57M in 2027 Funding to Support Caregivers, Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities” (Oct 19, 2026).

Is Caregiver Action Network still active?

Yes, Caregiver Action Network is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 2, 2026.