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Caring for a loved one who relies on Medicaid can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to sort through rules, services, and paperwork while also meeting daily care needs. More than 20% of people enrolled in Medicaid are either over the age of 65 or have a diagnosed disability. Yet this group accounts…
Each season brings new changes in weather, daylight, and daily routines that can affect a loved one’s care. Shorter days may disrupt sleep or increase confusion for those sensitive to changes in light. Shifts in temperature can influence comfort and mobility. Even familiar seasonal activities, such as holiday gatherings or time spent outdoors, may require…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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