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Five Top Caregivers Will Be Recognized at National Conference – Nominate Today!

6/25/2025

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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Caregiver of the Year Award, and this year, more caregivers have an opportunity to be recognized for the amazing work they do! One finalist will be chosen from each of five regions and ALL FIVE finalists will receive an all-expenses paid trip to the HCAOA National Home Care Conference on October 20-21, 2025, in Dallas, TX. 

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The Rise of the Family Caregiver

4/23/2025

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​A Special Report by McKnights Home Care
 
If there is one lesson Andrea Cohen learned after more than two decades of running a home care company, it is that supporting family caregivers is foundational to quality care. “I would say I have three customers,” Andrea told McKnight’s Home Care Daily Pulse. “One is the client themselves, one is the professional caregiver and the other is the family caregiver. About 95% of the time, we were actually dealing with the family caregiver.”

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HCAOA Submits Letter of Support for H.R. 138 to Lower Costs for Caregivers

3/19/2025

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The reintroduction of the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act of 2025 (H.R.138) brings vital financial support to family caregivers, who play a critical role in the care of aging parents and loved ones. This legislation proposes an amendment to the Internal Revenue Code, allowing caregivers to use funds from Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and Archer Medical Savings Accounts (MSAs) to cover the medical expenses of their parents or their spouse’s parents, by permitting caregivers to use pre-tax dollars for these expenses.

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Credit for Caring Act Reintroduced in Congress

3/12/2025

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The Credit for Caring Act, a bipartisan bill designed to provide much-needed financial relief for family caregivers, was reintroduced in the House/Senate yesterday by Sens. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV Michael Bennet (D-CO), Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15), and Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38). HCAOA strongly supports this legislation, which aims to ease the financial strain for those caring for aging parents, spouses, and other loved ones with long-term care needs.

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Boost Your Caregiver Hiring Strategy: LIVE Webinar is Tomorrow

12/18/2024

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It’s not too late to register for tomorrow's LIVE webinar Blueprint to Maximize Your Caregiver Recruitment Process at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hear from industry leaders about the strategies behind successful caregiver recruiting — and how you can apply them at your agency immediately.

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Boost Your Caregiver Recruitment Strategy – LIVE Webinar is Next Week

12/11/2024

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End the year on a high note with a proven strategy for caregiver recruitment in 2025!

Register now for the Blueprint to Maximize Your Caregiver Recruitment Process webinar— a 90-minute, in-depth session with leading home care agency owners and recruiters from agencies generating $50–$150M annually. You'll walk away with proven strategies that drive successful caregiver recruitment that can be implemented immediately at your agency.

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Expansion of Family Caregiver Benefits Program Proposed by Veteran Affairs

12/11/2024

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed changes to the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) to improve access and support for family caregivers of veterans. The proposed changes would expand eligibility to include more veterans with serious injuries or those who meet individual unemployability standards. Additionally, the program would be reassessed every two years instead of annually, allowing caregivers to continue receiving benefits for a longer period.

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HCAOA Caregiver of the Year Spotlighted in McKnights “Home Sweet Home Series”

12/11/2024

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HCAOA's 2024 Caregiver of the Year, Angela Chavez of Gold Star Home Care in Glendale, AZ, was interviewed by Foster Stubbs of McKnights Home Care for their Home Sweet Home series, which is a feature that focuses on heartwarming stories in home care.

​​In the article, Chavez discusses her journey to becoming a caregiver. She credits her success to the supportive environment at Gold Star and her personal connection with her patients – she values the satisfaction of knowing she’s made a difference in the lives of those she cares for.


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The Essential Role of Caregivers in Senior Well-being During the Holidays

12/4/2024

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The holiday season, often filled with joy and togetherness, can be lonely for many older adults, especially if they live alone or are far from loved ones. The absence of family gatherings and holiday traditions can lead to feelings of sadness, loneliness, and even depression.

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Finish the Year Strong! Register Now: Webinar Focused on #1 Struggle for Home Care Agencies

12/4/2024

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Kickstart 2025 with a tactical blueprint for caregiver recruitment. Register now for the Blueprint to Maximize Your Caregiver Recruitment Process LIVE Webinar on December 19 at 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT. Hear from top home care agency owners and recruiters from agencies generating $50–$150M in annual revenue. You’ll walk away with actionable tips to implement immediately to transform your agency’s caregiver hiring process.

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2024 Caregiver of the Year is Angela Chavez

11/6/2024

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HCAOA announced the 2024 National Caregiver of the Year last week at the National Home Care Conference in Seattle/Bellevue. Angela Chavez, a caregiver with Gold Star Home Care in Glendale, AZ, was honored in front of industry leaders. Chavez’s unwavering dedication, compassion, and skill set her apart among more than 500 nominees from all 50 states.

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Report Finds Cognitively Impaired Seniors Struggle to Access Home Care

10/23/2024

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A recent report from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) highlights significant barriers preventing seniors with cognitive impairment from accessing home care services. Approximately 4.3 million seniors in the U.S. live alone with cognitive challenges. Yet, nearly 80% cannot obtain home care aides through programs like Medicaid due to their ineligibility to qualify for Medicaid. Many of these seniors struggle with daily activities and receive little to no assistance from family or friends.

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What To Do When Patients Don't Want Caregivers of Certain Races or Nationalities

10/16/2024

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By Elizabeth E. Hogue, Esq.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) sued ACARE HHC, Inc.; doing business as Four Seasons Licensed Home Health Care Agency in Brooklyn, New York. The EEOC claimed that the Agency removed home health aides from work assignments based on their race and national origin to accommodate clients’ preferences in violation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 [EEOC v. ACARE HHC d/b/a/ Four Seasons Licensed Home Health Care, 23-cv-5760 (U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York)].

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Changes to Early Child Care and Education Programs Could Help HCAs in Connecticut

10/9/2024

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Several changes were recently announced to Connecticut’s early child care and education programs that Gov. Ned Lamont said will result in more children being able to receive access to these programs while also lowering the associated costs to their parents, which may also help caregivers, clients, and home care agencies.

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Report Finds Caregivers of Our Nations Veterans Need More Support

10/9/2024

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The “America’s Military and Veteran Caregivers: Hidden Heros Emerging From the Shadows” report includes data from the 2023 RAND Caregiving Survey, which included 2,946 respondents (513 military and veteran caregivers, 1,205 civilian caregivers, and 1,228 non-caregivers), and the 2022 RAND Veterans Survey of 1,100 U.S. veterans. There are approximately 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers in the U.S., making up 5.5 percent of the adult population. The estimated economic value of military and veteran caregiving ranges from $119 billion to $485 billion annually, with military/veteran caregivers facing average out-of-pocket costs of $8,583 and forgoing about $4,522 in annual household income.

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