ARCHANGELS

10/07/2025

For those of us who know up close, it’s woven into EVERYTHING…making plans, the pace of things, how present we can be. Add in and undiagnosed conditions — which affect nearly 1 in 7 U.S. households (that's close to 20 million) — and the impact is even bigger.

Today happens to be — a reminder to show up for those living with ongoing conditions and the ones caring for them. Maybe that’s you, someone you know, or both (because, YEP, sometimes you're giving and getting care at the same time). All of it can be intense. Get your score. Pass it on. https://archangelscii.me/4kCMMWh

By Susannah Fox Introduction People living with rare diseases and their families are often at the forefront of technology, science, and health policy advancements: Rare disease advocates were instrumental in passing the 1983 Orphan Drug Act, the world’s first law incentivizing drug development for...

07/05/2025

took center stage at Northeastern College of Professional Studies'commencement last week...still pinching ourselves!

06/05/2025

Meet Mia and Mike.

Mia leads customer experience at Boston Logan International Airport. Mike keeps things moving on the ground at JetBlue. Along with their colleagues, they serve the thousands of passengers flying in and out of Boston on the daily.

It’s giving behavior…they’ve ALL earned The Care Badge many times over. More on how a chance encounter at the airport became a moment here. https://bit.ly/4dbahno

Folks like Mia and Mike are all around us. We can show them we see them by gifting a virtual badge (it’s free). https://carebadge.me/BY9Kmb

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30/04/2025

Why do we love this piece from American College of Healthcare Executives? Let us count the ways! https://bit.ly/4dfcRsB

We launched The Care Badge with The Joint Commission Commission last October. Since then…
• Over A MILLION (!!) people have seen .
• 80% of those who got their badge have explored resources.
• Over a third have shared their on social media.

The best collaborations make it possible to move really fast — especially when they’re focused on supporting a population that is so extraordinary at doing it all for everyone else. Just like the collaborations between all the caregivers out there — paid or unpaid — laser focused on making good happen for others.

Here’s looking at you the Alliance of Community Health Plans the American Heart Association Aging-NY Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Blue Star Families Care.com CaringBridge HFC the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition NewCourtland New York State Office for the Aging and Northwell Health.

07/03/2025

Getting your score while getting a hot bevy = a match(a) made in heaven.

Shoutout to coffee- and caregiver-loving friends, like Family Room Coffee & Bake Shop for helping us help Archangels across the nation. (And keeping ‘em caffeinated, too!)

Whatever your drink of choice, it counts. So does your score. https://archangelscii.me/3XA70qV

21/02/2025

Looking for a distraction from the endless scroll?

(Because, same.)

Here’s one we’ve got in mind…taking a moment to LOVE FIERCELY on the ones loving fiercely on everyone else. Why? Because:

• It’s Friday – any day that ends in “y” is a great day to show some love.
• It’s ALSO , so DOUBLE the reason to get or gift The Care Badge.
• Psssssst…most people give more than one badge, cuz gonna give. https://carebadge.me/4wrnN7

The Joint Commission

10/01/2025

Yep, we’ve been seeing those ins/outs lists too.

And while the 'outs' can be dealer’s choice, there are a few ‘ins’ we are absolutely here for.

Here’s what’s keeping our vibes right as we start 2025.

What’s on your list?

👉 If you want to get your score: bit.ly/4htid4n
👉 If you want to get or gift the badge: bit.ly/40eCTG0

24/12/2024

How do we feel about the ? Like a Facebook relationship status circa 2010, it’s complicated.

Only 1 in 4 of us are excited about them. And for those of us ‘in the red’? Over 80% are expecting the holidays to be emotionally intense.

Since it's the holidays...

• Get your score to see its impact on you. archangelscii.me/4iMgZCt
• Gift The Care Badge to help others. bit.ly/4iRX8C8

09/12/2024

Wanna sneak peek of what Alexandra Drane and Becky Preve of Aging-NY are chatting about at today’s What's Next Summit? Check out their recent conversation on the .

🎧 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://bit.ly/3Yl0S6P

What's Next Longevity Events

Who Cares? Stories of Those Who Do is a podcast all about the REAL LIVES of those providing the care that keeps this nation going. Together we'll challenge the preconceived notions of what it means to care, put data to the intensity of the role, and get really honest (and judgement free) about....

05/12/2024

The Care Badge arrived on Capitol Hill yesterday. ARCHANGELS and The Joint Commission presented Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) with The Care Badge, acknowledging her leadership in driving initiatives that support unpaid caregivers.

Over 40% of U.S. adults serve as unpaid caregivers – thousands of whom live and work in West Virginia. The Care Badge provides a direct path to recognition and support, with over 80% of those getting badged connecting to free resources.

Learn more, get the badge or help someone else get theirs at www.thecarebadge.com.



Pictured from left to right: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin and Alexandra Drane.

10/11/2024

However folks are feeling individually right now, we can actually see the impact in our nation’s collective intensity. Most of this year about 27% of us have been ‘in the red’. In October it went to 29% (in Florida it was 33%). November 1 – 6? We were running hot — with 40% feeling the highest levels of intensity.

A friend of ARCHANGELS sent us this photo with this text: ‘I know I need some humor and perspective today as we’re all trying to settle into a new normal (regardless of whether we’re in the 51% or 49%) — could be a great time for some alcohol and ice cream.'

no matter what. They do it regardless, and they have no option regardless. To all the Archangels out there — we see you. Get your score (archangelscii.me/3UH0gq0), get The Care Badge (bit.ly/3O3kEOf), find each other.

02/11/2024

The new Care Badge initiative – which is free to all – launches ahead of National Family Caregiver Month to help unpaid caregivers connect their skills to...