Jason Resendez on Caregiver Advocacy and Workplace Culture

Working Caregivers: The Invisible Employees

In this episode we welcome Jason Resendez, a leading advocate in the caregiving and Alzheimer's space, to the podcast. Together, we discuss the critical challenges facing working caregivers and how systemic changes can create supportive environments both in the workplace and in society. Jason shares his personal caregiving journey, the groundbreaking advocacy work of the National Alliance for Caregiving, and practical tips for employees and employers navigating caregiving responsibilities. From public policy changes to personal empowerment, this conversation sheds light on the invisible struggles and triumphs of working caregivers. Plus, Jason provides a sneak peek into the 2025 "Caregiving in the U.S." study, offering a glimpse into the future of caregiving data and trends.

Jason Resendez is a nationally recognized caregiving advocate. He currently serves as the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, where he leads research, policy, and programmatic initiatives to build health, wealth, and equity for America’s 53 million family caregivers. In 2023, Jason was named one of the most consequential leaders in health and medicine by STAT News. Prior to joining NAC, Jason was the founding executive director of the Us Against Alzheimer’s Center for Brain Health Equity where he pioneered the concept of Brain Health Equity through peer-reviewed research, public health partnerships, and public policy. In 2020, Jason was name done of America’s top influencers in aging by PBS’s Next Avenue alongside Michael J. Fox and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. He has been quoted by The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, STAT News, and Univision on issues related to caregiving and health equity. Jason is from South Texas and graduated from Georgetown University.

Episode Highlights:

[1:07] - Introduction to Jason Resendez and his advocacy work for caregivers.
[5:00] - Jason’s personal caregiving story and its influence on his career.
[10:58] - The creation and impact of the Caregiver Summit.
[17:32] - Insights into Alzheimer's and the intersection with caregiving.
[22:27] - Credible resources for addressing early signs of dementia.
[24:58] - Preview of the upcoming 2025 "Caregiving in the U.S." study and its significance.
[29:20] - How employers can support working caregivers and real-world examples.
[34:02] - Advice for employees: Navigating conversations about caregiving with managers.
[38:07] - A challenge to employers to create a culture of caregiving.
Links & Resources:

• National Alliance for Caregiving: https://www.caregiving.org/
• Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/
• BrainGuide by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s: https://mybrainguide.org/
• AARP Caregiving Resources: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/
• Jason Resendez LInkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonresendez/
• Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 (NAC and AARP report):
• Year end review Working Caregivers-The Invisible Employees Newsletter
• National Alliance for Caregiving and Caregiver Summit Nation focus newsletter by Working Caregivers-The Invisible Employees

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