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PRESS RELEASE: KIRC backs federal efforts to bolster support for caregiversKeeping It REAL Caregiving BACKS NATIONAL STRATEGY TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS-Plan includes commitment from 15 federal agencies to implement nearly 350 actions-Washington, D.C. (Sept. 27, 2022)—The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has released a national strategy developed by two congressionally mandated councils detailing ...

CONGRATULATIONS: Your voices and stories are driving change!Hello KIRC family!Let’s start this update with a big CONGRATULATIONS and a hearty round of applause for all of YOU!Why, you ask? Let me explain.1. Lifting up our voicesThanks to our voices and input, Keeping It REAL Caregiving has left an imprint on what very well could evolve ...

Video Interview: For this young researcher, battling and understanding Alzheimer's is more than work: it is personalHello KIRC Family!In this update, we're talking Alzheimer's Disease.Did you know more than six million Americans are impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease?According to the Alzheimer's Association, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia.Courtesy: Alzheimer's ...

The KIRC round-up of news nuggets you can use: week of September 12-18, 2022Hello KIRC family!There’s no time like well… NOW, to think about being prepared for whatever may come your way. As caregivers it pays to think ahead and have a plan.National Preparedness MonthWhether you live in an area prone to wildfires (like your ...

PERSONAL ESSAY: Is this a twisted cosmic joke or some kind of sign?Hello KIRC family~On this Sunday, there are no updates of events, news or happenings.Your correspondent is swimming in a pool of grief and honestly, my head and heart are having a difficult time processing much of anything right now.Since the launch of Keeping ...

CONGRATULATIONS to a man dedicated and devoted to caring and giving back to the woman who gave him so muchCongratulations......To the inaugural Keeping It REALCaregiving - Caregiver of the Month.It is such an honor to be able to recognize those who are giving of themselves to ensure the well-being and proper care for those they ...