The John A. Hartford Foundation Statement on the State of the Union Address

February 8, 2023 | Press Releases

PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS INCLUDES COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE NURSING HOME CARE AND SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS “People who care about improving the lives of older adults can take heart in President Biden’s focus last night on better care for all of us as we age. “The president was right to highlight Congress’ bipartisan commitment to protect our vital safety net programs that older adults in the United States rely on to provide needed medical care and help with daily living. “The president was right to highlight the urgent need to rigorously protect older adults from nursing homes that endanger…

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The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Society on Aging Joins Allies Across the Globe in Celebration of Ageism Awareness Day

October 7, 2022 | Press Releases

The John A. Hartford Foundation and the American Society on Aging will celebrate Ageism Awareness Day on Oct. 7, 2022. Modeled after the United Nation’s International Day of Older Persons (Oct. 1), Ageism Awareness Day provides an opportunity to draw attention to the existence and impact of ageism in our society.

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HHS Releases First of Its Kind National Strategy on Family Caregiving

September 22, 2022 | Press Releases

The far-reaching report details 350 recommendations across 15 federal agencies and includes actions for state and local governments, employers, and community organizations

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House Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Addresses Nursing Home Quality

September 21, 2022 | Press Releases

Leading aging philanthropy urges Congress to address nursing home staffing, accountability, and transparency.

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Aging Organizations Partner to Advance Nursing Home Improvements and Reform

June 14, 2022 | Press Releases

$1 Million Grant from The John A. Hartford Foundation to LeadingAge Will Spur Reforms Recommended in National Academies’ Report

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NIH’s Dr. Marie A. Bernard Awarded The 2022 John A. Hartford Foundation Trustees Award

June 9, 2022 | Press Releases

Distinguished Government Leader Recognized for Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion in Research and Geriatric Care; the Foundation Also Announced Election of Dr. John R. Mach, Jr., as Board Chair

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Statement on Racially Motivated Tragedy in Buffalo and Other Instances of Gun Violence

May 18, 2022

May 18, 2022 (New York, NY) – We mourn the tragic loss of life this past weekend caused by racially motivated hatred in Buffalo, New York, along with other terrible instances of gun violence in Laguna Woods, California; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Houston, Texas. These horrific events are a stark reminder that racism and gun violence remain public health crises and that mental health services need to be more widely available.

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National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Releases Report - The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality: Honoring Our Commitment to Residents, Families, and Staff

April 6, 2022 | Press Releases

FOLLOWING NATIONAL ACADEMIES’ RECOMMENDATIONS WILL DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE NURSING HOME QUALITY Independent committee recommends policy and practice changes to bolster workforce, enhance quality and ensure resident safetyView a video statement from Dr. Fulmer

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Statement on President's Commitment to Improve Care in Nursing Homes

March 2, 2022 | Press Releases

PRESIDENT’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS INCLUDES COMMITMENT TO IMPROVE CARE IN NURSING HOMES President Biden is calling for an ambitious and much-needed overhaul of nursing homes "The past two years have been cataclysmic for America’s nursing homes. President Biden’s commitment to overhauling care for older adults in nursing homes is urgently needed and welcomed. While there are many issues that need to be addressed, adequate staffing is the most essential starting point for improving quality and safety. The people who care for older adults need the training, compensation, and support that will enable them to do their jobs effectively…

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American Academy of Nursing Recognizes The John A. Hartford Foundation Leaders

October 8, 2021 | Press Releases

President Terry Fulmer and Senior Program Officer Jane Carmody Honored for Contributions to the Field of Nursing

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