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July 26 is National Disability Independence Day. It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a law that made one idea official: people with disabilities have the right to live, work, and take part in their communities without discrimination. But independence isn’t one big thing. It’s a lot of small choices…
When families turn to Careforth for support on their caregiving journey, they deserve to know they are receiving the highest quality of care from a trusted partner. That’s why we’re proud to share that Careforth’s Structured Family Caregiving program has earned a three-year accreditation from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) for…
Caregiving for an aging parent or a loved one with a disability is a journey with deep connection and meaning. It can also introduce real challenges. Many families are balancing caregiving with their job or other responsibilities and find that doing all of it at once is very difficult. Thankfully, Connecticut recognizes that…
For many family caregivers, reaching out for support can be an important turning point in their caregiving journey. Our Contact Center team helps make that experience as welcoming and supportive as possible, connecting families with the information, guidance, and resources they need while leading every conversation with empathy. Behind those interactions is a…
We extend our heartfelt thanks to Tamika and Barbara for welcoming us into their home and being willing to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection. Family caregiving…
What is Caregiver Burnout? Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that develops over time. It’s often felt by caregivers when the demands of caring for another person go beyond what a caregiver has room to give. It is not just a rough week or a string of hard days. Caregiver burnout happens when stress piles…
The American healthcare system is at an inflection point. Careforth Executive Chairman Paul Kusserow and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush co-authored a piece for McKnight’s Home Care explaining why. Drawing on Kusserow’s decades of leading home-based care organizations and Bush’s experience overseeing one of the nation’s largest Medicaid programs, the two make the…
For many nurses, care extends beyond clinical expertise. It’s found in quiet moments supporting families through uncertainty and helping people feel seen and valued during some of life’s most challenging seasons. That compassion is what drew Senior Director of Clinical Services Melissa Comeau to nursing 30 years ago, and what continues to guide…
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