Hawaii’s 154,000 family caregivers have more support when a loved one – such as a parent, spouse or friend – goes into the hospital now that the CARE (Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable) Act will become law on July 1. AARP is launching a public awareness campaign that will inform people about the support the CARE Act provides to family caregivers. The campaign also celebrates family caregivers and lets family caregivers know about some of the resources available to help them.
The new CARE Act law makes it clear that family caregivers are part of the patient care team. Hawaii joins more than 30 states that have adopted the law.