Broyles Joins Caregiver Advisory Group

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Frank Broyles

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — University of Arkansas Athletic Director Frank Broyles has agreed to join a national advisory committee to the Caregiving Project for Older Americans. The advisory committee is made up of a distinguished group of American leaders that includes former first lady Rosalynn Carter; legendary CBS anchor Walter Cronkite; and former 20/20 and Today Show anchor Hugh Downs. Advisory committee members will help develop innovative, affordable new approaches to in-home caregiving for older adults. 

“We believe the caregiving crisis is and will be one of America’s most critical problems during the early decades of the 21^st century,” said Dr. Robert N. Butler, co-director of the Caregiving Project and president and chief executive officer of the International Longevity Center-USA. “We are honored to be engaged in a regular dialogue with a highly effective and dedicated group of change-makers to help confront this growing concern.”

The Caregiving Project for Older Americans was launched in 2006 by the International Longevity Center-USA and the Schmieding Center for Senior Health & Education. It aims to create greater awareness of the caregiving crisis, develop a national systemic approach to recruiting, training and retaining paid professional caregivers, and enhance the key role of this new generation of caregivers. To learn more about the project, visit http://www.ilcusa.org/prj/caregiving.htm.

Frank Broyles established the Barbara Broyles Legacy, after his wife, Barbara, passed away from Alzheimer’s disease in 2004. He has been a vocal supporter of Alzheimer’s research and improved caregiving for older adults. He recently developed a book, Coach Frank Broyles’ Playbook For Alzheimer’s Caregivers, which provides real-life strategies for compassionate and dignified care for people with Alzheimer’s.