The National Alliance for Caregiving is focused on translating the lived experience of caregivers into policy and innovation efforts to build health, wealth, and equity for America’s 53 million family caregivers. This hub showcases the stories of caregivers across WHUT’s network in the DMV to increase the visibility of Caregiving in our community – the joys, challenges, and opportunities associated with caregiving.
Caregiving
“Caregiving," a two-hour documentary, executive produced by Bradley Cooper, explores the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America, highlighting the personal experiences of caregivers and the complexities of the American care system.
Watch the CAREGIVING on WHUT, August 22nd at 8pmET.
Caregiving Documentary
Share Your Story
Share your story of your caregiving journey, and messages of encouragement on the WHUT Caregiving Storywall to contribute to the collective strength and resilience of our online community. We invite caregivers of all ages and those dedicated to overall well-being to share stories, videos, photos, and reflections to offer hope, build community and awareness, and foster understanding.
Submit your content via the button below and tag us on social media, using the hashtag #WHUTCares or #ICare.
Your submission may be featured in the WHUT’s Caregiving Storywall.
Caregiving Story Wall
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Caregiving Premieres on WHUT
Join WHUT for a heartfelt screening event followed by a televised premiere.
Caregiving Resources
The NPHI Care Hotline is available 24/7 for patients, families, and caregivers
seeking guidance on hospice care. The hotline can be reached 844-GET-NPHI
(844-438-6744). A member of our team will help answer your questions or
help you find a care provider close by.
hospice care hotline
The Caregiver Help Desk offers FREE support to family
caregivers, staffed by experts, who can help support you
on your caregiving journey. Have convenient, confidential conversations with caregiving experts at (855) 227-3640. Access experts
Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM EST.
caregiver help desk
Designated by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC) in 2000 as the 3-digit number for information and
referrals to social services and other assistance, 211 is other assistance, 211 is re available to help, 24/7. Calls to 211 are confidential and can be anonymous.
find care hotline
Support for Caregiving is made possible by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; OneAmerica Financial Partners, Inc.; Comfort Keepers; CareScout Holdings, Inc.; Care.com; Evelyn Y. Davis Foundation; Richard King Mellon Foundation; The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations; Ford Foundation; Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Foundation; NextFifty Initiative (Next50); National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); PATH Foundation; Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund; The John A. Hartford Foundation; and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.