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  • a caregiver next to empty grocery store shelves, demonstrating the importance of being prepared for emergencies.

    3 Steps to Prepare for Family Caregiving Emergencies

    Caregivers have many responsibilities! Not only are you in charge of your loved one, but also their medication management, appointment scheduling, transportation, and so much more. In managing these responsibilities, the last thing you need is a caregiving emergency or unexpected event to disrupt your routines and potentially compromise the care you provide.…

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  • An image of a peach, which is a symbol of Georgia.

    Georgia Structured Family Caregiving Eligibility Defined

    Structured Family Caregiving is a Medicaid program that helps beneficiaries safely remain in their homes, through payments and other support services. “Navigating Georgia Structured Family Caregiving can often seem like a daunting task,” says Melissa Comeau, Careforth’s Director of Care Management. “However, with guidance and support, one can better understand the process, handle…

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  • Careforth Expands Offering of Coordinated Caregiving Services for Family Caregivers in North Carolina

    Available in 36 counties, new service provides financial assistance, expert coaching, and emotional support to caregivers of people of all ages. Careforth, a leading provider of caregiver support and resources, announced today that it is expanding its family caregiving services to include caregivers of people of all ages in North Carolina. Available to…

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  • A person with arms outstretched in front of the ocean, giving the sense of accomplishment in caregiving advocacy.

    Caregiving 101: How To Be Your Own Caregiver Advocate

    In most caregiving journeys, there will come a time when caregivers must advocate for themselves or for the person for whom they care. “Moments of advocacy may look different in every caregiving journey,” said Phuong (Diane) Slawson, a Care Management Lead at Careforth. “Situations can range from advocating for better educational services for…

    Read more: Caregiving 101: How To Be Your Own Caregiver Advocate
  • Caregiver Journey Spotlight: Jennifer & Donna’s Story

    The following shares the story of Donna and her Caregiver Journey. The Careforth team thanks Donna for her openness to share her experience so that others who identify with her may take similar steps to build support and connections in their own journey. Donna always knew she would play the role of caregiver…

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  • image of tea and tissue with a caregiver resting.

    Cold Weather, Illness, and Caregiving: 3 Tips to Help Protect Caregiver Health This Season 

    Winter is historically a challenging time for family caregiving with the threat of serious health risks to older adults from illness, which often sees a rise during these colder months. “This time period may be especially difficult for caregivers and their loved ones,” says Rachel Chastain, Manager, Careforth Care Management. “The threat of…

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  • A caregiver under stress

    3 Ways to Strengthen Caregiver Mental Health

    Being a caregiver often comes with many anxieties and challenges that one must navigate. Sometimes these outcomes can affect a caregiver’s mental health. Caregiving often results in chronic stress, which negatively impacts a caregiver’s physical and mental health. Moreover, nearly 33% of unpaid caregivers reported experiencing mental or behavioral health symptoms such as…

    Read more: 3 Ways to Strengthen Caregiver Mental Health
  • Family caregivers and advocates in front of The Capitol in Washington, D.C.

    Caregiver Nation: A Pivotal Moment for Family Caregiving in the U.S.

    This year’s National Family Caregivers Month signifies a crucial turning point in the history of family caregiving policies and awareness. From advancements at the state level to federal initiatives, there’s a growing commitment to addressing the needs of our nation’s 53 million family caregivers. This positive shift is long overdue. The demands placed…

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