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A recent report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) shows one in 36 (2.8%) 8-year-old children in the U.S. have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Furthermore, according to Autism Speaks, 80% of adults with autism live at home and receive support from a caregiver. In other words, if you’re taking…
It’s a fact: many people are caregivers and don’t even realize it. As reported by Careforth CEO Matt Marek in McKnight’s Home Care, nearly one third of the U.S. population either gives or receives family care at home. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) estimates that about 53 million Americans…
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…
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