This bill amends the Older Americans Act to expand support and research for family caregivers. It authorizes $30 million annually from 2026 through 2030 for the Research, Demonstration, and Evaluation Center for the Aging Network to conduct research and develop evidence-based practices benefiting family caregivers. The bill also broadens the definition of "family caregiver" to include both traditional caregivers (adult family members providing informal care to older adults or people with Alzheimer's disease) and "older relative caregivers" (people age 55 and older who are primary caregivers for children or individuals with disabilities, including grandparents raising grandchildren). The legislation streamlines existing caregiver support programs under the National Family Caregiver Support Program by consolidating definitions and ensuring services reach a wider range of informal caregivers. This bill aims to better understand caregiving challenges and improve support services for the millions of Americans who provide unpaid care to family members.
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