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 Thyroid Association (ETA) in 1965. The day is endorsed by major thyroid organizations like the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and encourages individuals, healthcare professionals, and […]
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 of individuals requiring care in our country increases, the challenges grow. Caregivers require differing types and levels of support. At times, caregiving burdens can seem […]
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 documentary, originally aired on PBS, reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Join us for this special screening of a powerful […]
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 of individuals requiring care in our country increases, the challenges grow. Caregivers require differing types and levels of support. At times, the burdens of caregiving […]
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, they often experience a "needs gap" in access to resources, information, and relief. This film explores the realities of modern caregiving and highlights innovative approaches […]
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 in America faces the twin pressures of an aging baby boomer generation and rising life expectancy, the United States’ long-term care system threatens to tip […]
Get a sneak peek of Caregiving, a new documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Hear from a leader featured in the film who is creating a new script for male caregivers on screen and in their own lives and work. Speaker: Josh Carter, Rosalynn Carter Institute […]
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