Caregiving4care

09/20/2021

Despite rising demand, the number of professional caregivers is decreasing, a process that people are calling the crisis.

This article by Christopher Egusa shares one family's story and the way it highlights a nationwide problem.

via KALW

https://www.kalw.org/news/2021-09-08/covid-19-is-exposing-the-caregiving-crisis-leaving-disabled-people-and-their-families-desperate

For the last 50 years, people with developmental disabilities have had the right to live the same kind of lives as people without disabilities. But when the pandemic hit, this support system fell apart, leaving many families desperate for help. And it exposed a caregiving crisis that is only expecte...

09/17/2021

Understanding how you showing love is key to a successful and fulfilling journey.

Check out our new quiz to find out how you tell loved ones that you care.

www.caregiving4care.com/blog/how-do-you-show-love-rj74k

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09/05/2021

It is a well known fact that for an elderly family member is expensive and exhausting.

This article by Anne Helen Petersen discusses why the American eldercare system is so lacking—and what must be done to change this.

via Vox.

https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22639674/elder-care-family-costs-nursing-home-health-care

As millions "age in place," millions more must figure out how to provide their loved ones with increasingly complex care.

09/03/2021

has always been essential to the function of our country—a fact only made more clear by the pandemic.

Martin J. Walsh and Marilyn Strickland report via The Seattle Times.

https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/time-to-recognize-caregiving-as-part-of-infrastructure/

As our nation recovers from this pandemic and employers are hiring again, national support for working families and care workers must be a top priority. As two former mayors, we know that caregiving is infrastructure.

09/01/2021

Many find themselves thrust unexpectedly into their role.

Below, Lee Woodruff offers advice and wisdom that other sudden caregivers learned from their journey.

via AARP

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2021/sudden-caregiver.html

Having to unexpectedly care for a loved one due to an accident or illness can be daunting. Get advice for navigating this unfamiliar world.

08/27/2021

This article by Jessica Booth answers the questions "what is respite care?," "what types of respite care exist?," "how does respite care work?," and more—information key to navigating and its associated challenges.

via Forbes Health.

https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/respite-care/

What Is Respite Care?

08/26/2021

National Alliance for Caregiving and Global Genes recently released a "Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare and/or Serious Illnesses." This comprehensive PDF shares useful information for both first time & experienced .

https://www.caregiving.org/guidebook-for-caregivers-of-children-with-rare-serious-illnesses/

Guidebook The Circle of Care Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare and/or Serious Illnesses The Circle of Care Guidebook is intended to help Caregivers navigate through the varied experiences and challenges of rare and serious medical conditions, guided by the insights, achievements, an ...

08/25/2021

Investment in is essential to solving the US's Care Crisis.

This article by Becky Williams & Matthew Yarnell of the SEIU discuss what needs to happen so that elderly & disabled Americans can recieve the support they need.

via Pittsburgh PG

https://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2021/08/22/Other-Voices-Fix-ing-the-de-mand-for-qual-ity-long-term-care-Becky-Wil-liams-Mat-thew-Yar-nell/stories/202108220019

The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that we need to expand and invest in home- and community-based services and strengthen our home care workforce. From...

08/24/2021

Caregivers! The folks at Caregiving4care need your help. Register here if you're interested: https://www.caregiving4care.com/join-our-study

08/24/2021

"I’ve spent my entire life preparing for some of the biggest games a person could play, but nothing can prepare you to be a caregiver."

Former New York Giants coach, Tom Coughlin, discusses his wife's PSP diagnosis in this moving & personal piece.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/24/opinion/tom-coughlin-wife-psp.html?action=click&module=RelatedLinks&pgtype=Article

I’ve spent my life preparing for the biggest games a person could play, but nothing prepares you to be a caregiver who has to watch a loved one slip away.

08/23/2021

A recent study found that having someone we can count on to listen to us talk can actually improve our brain health, preventing cognative declines associated with age and diseases like .

Joel Salinas discusses the study via Nyu Langone

https://nyulangone.org/news/having-good-listener-improves-your-brain-health

NYU Langone researchers find having someone to listen to you when you need to talk is associated with greater cognitive resilience. Learn more.

08/21/2021

Many find themselves feeling jealous of others—those who do not provide care, those with a less stressful care situation, etc.

While jealousy is normal, there are ways to reduce its presence in your life.

Barry J Jacobs, PsyD reports via AARP

https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/basics/info-2021/reducing-jealousy-envy.html

If you’re caring for someone with an illness or disability, it’s easy to become envious of others’ situations. Get tips for managing this resentment.

08/20/2021

"We have to really reconcile how we are looking at care and caregiving"- Luticia Doucette

Below, Beth Adams speaks with Doucette, a disability rights advocate about the importance of expanding access to care for disabled Americans.

via WXXI News

https://www.wxxinews.org/post/disability-rights-advocate-says-us-cant-afford-shortchange-home-health-care

Democrats in Washington are working on the details of their enormous budget reconciliation bill. President Joe Biden wants to include $400 billion for home

08/19/2021

Nearly 1/4 of US are Millennials, yet this group's contribution to our nation's health is largely ignored.

Below, Tara Bahrampour discusses caregiving's place in young peoples' lives—and how it has changed with .

via the Washington Post.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/social-issues/young-caregivers-are-used-to-social-isolation-covid-19-is-bringing-added-stress-as-it-threatens-resources-they-depend-upon/2020/04/06/1f036c3c-49f0-11ea-b4d9-29cc419287eb_story.html

A quarter of family caregivers are millennials, and they’ve known what it’s like to live with the sacrifice of careers and personal milestones.

08/18/2021

We're closing registration to our caregiver research study on August 31! We ask that everyone interested in participating enroll by then.

To learn more or to register, please visit http://www.caregiving4care.com/join-our-study.

08/18/2021

The past year has required an unprecedented amount of work & planning on the part of .

Below, Melissa Harris-Perry chats with caregivers & doctors about 's effect on the Caregiving Crisis.

via The Takeaway and WNYC.

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/covid-19-has-spurred-caregiving-crisis

While some people can afford professional caregiving, it remains out of reach for so many. 

08/17/2021

Many who experience know that something is wrong, but few know which steps they need to take to feel better.

In article 3/3 in our Caregiver Burnout series, we share 8 known methods of banishing burnout.

https://www.caregiving4care.com/blog/how-to-fight-caregiver-burnout-d9z62

Only one question remains—what should a caregiver do to prevent burnout? The list below offers a few suggestions for minimizing burnout. Keep in mind that it is a group of suggestions rather than a checklist. What works for one caregiver may not work for another

08/16/2021

Caring is innate to the human experience. Why, then, are in our society not adequately supported?

In this article, Tracy Brower explores how employers can foster an productive + empathetic environment for caregiving employees.

via Forbes

https://www.forbes.com/sites/tracybrower/2021/08/14/caregiving-is-crucial-how-to-support-caregivers-and-why-it-matters-so-much/?sh=30ea3761b843

Caregiving needs have escalated and it is part of the fabric of community—but caregivers need support too.