CHC: Creating Healthier Communities

06/16/2026

Are you caring for an aging parent, a spouse, or a family member — and doing it mostly on your own?

You're not alone. According to AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, 63 million Americans — nearly 1 in 4 adults — are now family caregivers, and many are managing it with little outside help. Supporting them is something communities, employers, and families can take on together.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities is bringing together caregiving experts for a free, one-hour conversation about what real support looks like.

Caregiving Without Collapse: Strengthening Support Systems for Families 📅 Wednesday, June 24 — 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET 💻 Free webinar via Zoom

Moderated by Diane Ty Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging, our panel includes:
Alexis Totaro, MSN, RN — Chief Nurse Executive, Christian Health
Peter Dudley, PCC — Executive Coach and Author, Gray Bear Coaching
Kyle Woody — Founder and Executive Director, Jack's Caregiver Coalition

They'll dig into the questions that matter most: how to recognize burnout before it takes hold, what working caregivers need from their employers, and the role a neighborhood can play in holding people up.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4evuWn9

If you know someone carrying a heavy load right now, please share this with them.

Millions of Americans serve as unpaid caregivers for aging parents and loved ones. This discussion will explore practical solutions that support caregivers while strengthening family stability, community resilience, and overall support.

06/02/2026

What does it take to build a workforce that truly thrives? It starts with the community around it.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities President & CEO Dr. Jean Accius makes the case in his latest piece: when people have what they need to be healthy, they show up more fully — for their families, their employers, and their neighbors. And the research backs it up. Strategic investment in community health can return up to $27 for every $1 invested.

That's the vision behind Built to Thrive, CHC's new report released this week at the 2026 Social Innovation Summit in Atlanta — and it's a call to action for businesses, philanthropists, and community leaders alike.

Read the full article and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/4x9LMk6

05/28/2026

Did you know that social disconnection can pose greater health risks than physical inactivity — and affects nearly four in ten adults ages 45 and older?

On May 19, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities brought together leaders from Meals on Wheels America, Village to Village Network, Theris, and the Global Initiative on Social Connection for our latest AARP-sponsored CHC University webinar: Connection Is Health.

The conversation was clear: loneliness and isolation are community health issues — and all of us have a role in addressing them.

Missed it? Watch the recording attached here.

More conversations are coming. Join us for the next session in our AARP-sponsored series:
🔗 chcimpact.org/aarp

05/06/2026

When people need support, they begin with the people who know their names.
That's why CHC works through 5,000+ local nonprofits already on the front lines of community health.

Help us reach our June 30 deadline → https://give.chcimpact.org/p/springcampaign

05/06/2026

Caregivers and older adults are facing a new health crisis: loneliness and isolation. The health consequences are real, and so are the solutions.

That's why we're bringing together a remarkable group of experts for our next CHC University Webinar, sponsored by AARP:

Connection is Health: Tackling Loneliness & Isolation Through Community Action Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. ET | Free, on Zoom

Our panel works at the intersection of community organizing, caregiving, and supporting the people who care for others — voices from Meals on Wheels America, Theris, the Village-to-Village Network, and The Global Initiative on Social Connection, moderated by Dr. Katie Boston-Leary of the American Nurses Association.

Whether you're a caregiver, work in community health, or care about aging well in America, you'll leave with new research, practical tools, and free resources from CHC, AARP, and our panelists.

Save your seat (free): https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_euxoRytMR--HBxorzQE3Nw #/registration

Know someone who'd benefit? Share this post with a caregiver or community leader in your life.

11/21/2025

At CHC: Creating Healthier Communities, we know technology has the power to help seniors live more independently, improve quality of life, and stay connected to family, caregivers, and their communities.

Yet many face barriers such as digital literacy and affordability.

Join us as we explore these obstacles and highlight innovative solutions, from telemedicine to smart assistive devices, that support healthier, safer, and more connected aging.

Let’s work together to ensure older adults can thrive in a digital world.

RSVP at: https://ow.ly/pbGV50XvZgJ

11/14/2025

Behind every act of care is a story of love, sacrifice, and strength.

Family members, friends, and healthcare workers who care for seniors often face emotional, physical, and financial strain. It’s time to transform that strain into breakthrough.

Join us for this informative series from CHC: Creating Healthier Communities

CHC University’s “Reimagining Aging: Community, Care, Connection” series, sponsored by -- AARP

Caregiving: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Supporting Caregivers Is America’s Next Great Opportunity

📅 Thursday, November 20
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM ET
💻 Online Event – Register Now

Register Here: https://ow.ly/cEYp50XrRig

This event will be moderated by CHC President and CEO, Jean Accius, PhD, and will include the following subject matter experts:

Narda Ipakchi,
Vice President of Policy and Programs, The SCAN Foundation

Robert Espinoza,
Distinguished Fellow and Senior Adviser, National Academy of Social Insurance

Kyle Woody,
Founder / Executive Director, Jack's Caregiver Coalition (recently featured by Oprah Winfrey!)

Steve Schwab,
Chief Executive Officer, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

Together, we’ll explore how nonprofits, communities, and healthcare workers can better support, equip, and empower caregivers through access to training, resources, and respite programs, so that those who give so much receive the care and support they deserve.

We’ll also discuss how this mission extends to those who serve our nation’s veterans and their families. The more people who understand this opportunity to support caregivers, the greater the likelihood of implementing a high-impact, collaborative strategy.

11/05/2025

November is National Family Caregivers Month.

Behind every act of care is a story of love, sacrifice, and strength.

But caregivers — whether family members, friends, or professionals — often face emotional, physical, and financial burnout. It’s time to turn that burnout into breakthrough.

Join our next Healthy Aging in America webinar, “From Burnout to Breakthrough: Why Supporting Caregivers Is America’s Next Great Opportunity,” sponsored by AARP.

Let’s talk about how we can better support those who give so much of themselves to care for others — including our nation’s veterans and their families.

🗓️ Thursday, November 20

Time: 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET

💻 Online Event – Register Now: https://ow.ly/6gKw50Xnjf0

During this session, we will explore how to better support, equip, and empower caregivers through access to training, resources, and respite programs, ensuring that those who care for others are themselves cared for.

11/03/2025

As we approach Veterans Day and the holiday season, it's the perfect time to reflect on how we can continue making a difference.

Whether it's volunteering to support veterans and their families, lending a hand in your community, or inspiring others to give, every act of kindness counts.

Together, we can carry the spirit of gratitude and service forward all year long.

Contact [email protected] for more information or to schedule a call with our volunteer engagement team.

10/31/2025

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