Interview: Jennifer's Journey of Caregiving for her Mother In Rochester, New York, Jennifer navigates the complex and emotional journey of caregiving. At 52, she has dedicated the last 17 years of her life to caring for her mother, a once vibrant nurse now grappling with dementia. Her story is one of unwavering love, [...]
Navigating SupportCaregiving.org Insights and Federal Strategies on Caregiving In the past few years, the federal government has taken a closer look at the hardships faced by the 53 million family caregivers in the United States, recognizing the need to support and empower them. This has resulted in the RAISE (Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, [...]
Finding a Way: The ABC Act's Aim for Easier Access to Caregiving Resources For many family caregivers in the United States, navigating the complex web of eligibility criteria and applications for caregiving programs can be an additional burden. The Alleviating Barriers to Caregiving (ABC) Act, recently proposed legislation, aims to change this by [...]
Taking Care of His Mother in Assisted Living An Interview with Mike In this touching interview, we sit down with Mike from Minnesota, who has taken on the important and often challenging role of caregiver for his mother. As someone who has retired and enjoys the freedom of exploring the beautiful bicycle trails of [...]
Sandwich Generation Caregiver Caring for Her Father with Parkinson's An Interview with Michelle In a bustling city like New York, life never slows down. For Michelle, a first-generation Paraguayan-American, a shift occurred that transformed her life. As a member of the "sandwich generation," Michelle finds herself in the unique position [...]
The Challenges of Caregiving from a Distance An Interview with Susan Caring for a loved one from a distance adds an extra layer of complexity to the already challenging role of a caregiver. We interviewed Susan from North Carolina, a long-distance caregiver who managed all the paperwork and care coordination [...]
Caring for Parents and Finding Help An Interview with Lisa In Rochester, NY, Lisa balances a full-time profession in healthcare IT and volunteering for Honor Flight, a program devoted to honoring veterans. But behind the scenes, she undertakes an even more demanding role — that of a caregiver. Join us as [...]
Do Family Caregiving Benefits Exist for Employees? The juggling act of caregiving for someone, whether it's a child, an aging parent, or a partner, can be emotionally and physically demanding. For many people who maintain employment, balancing work responsibilities with caregiving duties is a challenging reality. Many working caregivers may wonder if there are [...]
Support Hotlines: The History of Phone Support Hotlines and How They May Help Caregivers Phone support hotlines offer a lifeline to individuals in crisis or in need, and have a rich history that has evolved alongside technological advancements and our understanding of mental health. In recent years, helplines for caregivers have also been introduced, [...]
Care Navigators: Everything You Need to Know When a family member or friend develops a chronic condition, it’s often difficult to figure out what’s next. What medical professionals need to be involved? How will they navigate the healthcare system? What will tomorrow look like? To address these challenges, individuals, caregivers, and healthcare systems are [...]
