National Family Caregivers Month timeline
- 2015
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One big anniversary acknowledged
A major milestone was reached with the golden anniversary of both Medicare and Medicaid, highlighting 50 years of financial and medical support to the elderly.
- 2013
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China turned custom into law
China has always honored its elderly but a new Chinese law mandated that adult children were obligated to visit their parents.
- 2010
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The “Silver Tsunami” arrived
40 million American Baby Boomers turned 65.
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- 1935
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Social Security debuted
Social Security became a cornerstone of FDR’s New Deal.
- 1893
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Visiting Nurse Society provided elder care to the poor
An innovative idea created the Visiting Nurse Society as a way to help the elderly poor with charitable in-home care.
Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” Check out the latest helpful hints and community resources because if you don’t take care of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else.
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