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The following post shares the stories and Caregiving Journeys of Karen and Richard, and Careforth Care Manager, Donita Brown. The Careforth team thanks Donita, Karen, and Richard for their openness to sharing their experience so that others who identify with them may take similar steps to build support and connections in their own…
Mental health challenges can impact anyone at any time of life. However, older adults tend to be more vulnerable to depression and other mental illnesses, on average, with 14% of adults aged 60 or older suffering from a mental disorder. “If you recognize or hear from a loved one that their day-to-day life is significantly…
Thank you, McKnight’s Home Care, for publishing “Mission possible: Caring for our caregivers” authored by Matthew Marek, Careforth president and CEO. In this article, Matt discusses the recent analysis on Structured Family Caregiving which demonstrated an improvement of quality and a lower cost of care. An excerpt: “The United States is in the clutches…
Caregivers, often family members, are the people who regularly provide care for a child or adult who is sick, elderly, or has a disability. Family caregivers take care of their loved ones every day. They help with daily tasks, providing emotional support, and assist with whatever their loved one may need. “Many people…
Until 2013, autism was classified under a handful of labels, such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, which are no longer commonly in use. It was the publication of the DSM-5-TR, the most recent edition of the diagnostic handbook trusted by health professionals around the world, that merged these various diagnoses…
We’re incredibly honored to not only support family caregivers, but also ensure loved ones receiving care are healthy and able to stay at home longer! Last week, Home Health Care News published an article shedding light on the importance of Careforth’s Structured Family Caregiving program in improving health outcomes and reducing health care…
Feelings of confusion, difficulty focusing, and memory loss can have many causes and, especially in older adults, can be hard to tell apart from more typical signs of aging. Delirium is a disturbance in mental abilities, resulting in confused thinking and reduced awareness of one’s environment. Symptoms of delirium typically come on quickly,…
New study finds Careforth’s services lead to over $60,000 per person estimated annual cost savings Careforth, a leading provider of caregiver support and resources, announced today an analysis of the impact of its Structured Family Caregiving program on outcomes that improve quality and lower the cost of care. The results of the new…
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