National Hospital Week is observed annually during the first full week of May. In 2025, this will be May 11-17. The week is a time to recognize the work of hospitals, health systems, and caregivers, and to highlight the innovative ways hospitals support their communities.
National EMS Week is an annual week-long celebration to recognize and thank emergency medical services personnel, including EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers, for their vital role in saving lives and providing care in communities. Gerald Ford first authorized EMS Week in 1974. In 2025, it takes place from May 18-24. The theme for 2025 is "We Care. For Everyone".
Here is what to expect from the event: 5:30-6:30 PM- Film Screening 6:30-7:15 PM- Panel Discussion 7:15-8:30 PM- VIP Reception Iona Senior Services and Stroll Cleveland Park are proudly showing WETA's "Caregiving" Documentary followed by a panel discussion at the Katzen Arts Center at American University. "Caregiving" highlights the essential role of caregivers in our […]
Join Grantmakers In Aging and Detroit PBS for a special pre-screening of Caregiving, the PBS and WETA documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Light hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served at 7:00 PM ET. The screening will start at 7:30 PM ET followed by a […]
World Thyroid Day is observed annually on May 25th to raise awareness about thyroid disorders and their impact worldwide. The date was chosen to commemorate the founding of the European […]
Caregiving is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumphs they face each day. As the number of caregivers declines, and the number […]
This is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the […]
Caregiving is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day. As the number of caregivers declines, and the number […]
Caregiving focuses on the personal stories of caregivers—their daily challenges, triumphs, and the growing pressures they face as the need for care rises across the country. While caregivers provide essential support, […]
In the U.S., more than 53 million family caregivers are unpaid, providing 34 billion hours of care annually, amounting to an estimated $67 billion in personal lost earnings. As caregiving […]
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