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  • Finding Strength in Self-Care: A Letter to the Sandwich Generation

    The phrase, “Sandwich Generation” refers to adults who are simultaneously responsible for caring for their own children and their aging parents. As a former caregiver, this phrase described me best.  I became a caregiver at 16 years old for my mother after her stroke and continued in that role for most of my…

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  • Pauline Adams, one of the Faces of Careforth

    Faces of Careforth: Pauline Adams

    Meet Pauline Adams, Executive Assistant to our CEO, whose dedication and compassion shine in everything she does. In her nine months with the Careforth team, Pauline has become an invaluable part of the company, known for her reliability, organization, and how she helps every day run a little smoother. What makes Pauline’s story…

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  • To the Caregiver Who Feels Invisible: You’re Not Alone

    Hello, fellow caregivers: We have not met, but I am sure I know a few things about you. For example, there are mornings when you open your eyes and your first thought is that you cannot carry on with your routine for one more day. When will your needs come first? You envy friends who can…

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  • A Thank You Letter to My Mom, Caregiver, and Advocate

    Dear Mom, Do you remember when I was a child and I said I wanted to live with you forever? You swore I’d change my mind; you said I’d grow up and want to be with my friends. I thought you were crazy! Where would I ever have more fun than the two…

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  • Photo of a filmmaker standing with his father at the Independent Film Festival Boston, smiling together in front of a step-and-repeat banner. The image accompanies a story titled “What I Learned From Caring for My Dad.”

    What I Learned From Caring For My Dad

    My caregiving journey began when I was 27. I had just left my career as a teacher to pursue filmmaking. I packed up my things, moved to Boston, and was ready to chase my dream. But just one month later, everything changed. The Call That Began My Caregiving Journey I got a call…

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  • Linda gently holds her mother’s hand outdoors, both smiling warmly at each other. The moment reflects love, connection, and caregiving across generations.

    Life After Caregiving: What No One Told Me

    I expected to feel loss. I was not prepared for the persistent ache and anguish of absence. In the early stages of my grief, there would be no reconciling the lack of her presence. Everything about her was unforgettable: that angelic face; the sparkle in her eyes; her infectious smile and soft, warm,…

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  • 63 Million Reasons to Show Up for Family Caregivers

    Behind every statistic is a story. Behind every number is a person who deserves support. Each day, across living rooms and kitchen tables in every corner of the country, 63 million Americans wake up and are faced with an extraordinary challenge: to care for a loved one. Quite often they do not choose…

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  • Ritwik Bhattacharya Joins Careforth as Chief Technology Officer

    Careforth proudly welcomes Ritwik Bhattacharya as our new Chief Technology Officer. Ritwik brings more than 20 years of experience leading technology and product teams at innovative organizations including Headspace Health, Compass, Microsoft, and Intel. “One of the most powerful aspects of technology is how ubiquitous it has become over the last few decades,”…

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