New Jersey CARE Act Signed by Governor Christie to Assist Family Caregivers

Last week, Governor Christie signed into law the New Jersey CARE Act, which will benefit caregivers and their families.  The CARE Act is an acronym for Caregiver Advise, Record, Enable. The law will go into effect 180 days after the governor signed the law. The New Jersey CARE Act addresses the problems family members have when their loved one is discharged from the hospital.  Often, a patient requires follow-up that family members are not trained to provide. For example, there may be a need to change dressings, monitor medication, or provide personal care, in which an adult child or spouse [...]