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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In celebration of National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), Careforth President and CEO Matt Marek shared his appreciation for family caregivers across the nation in a letter. The letter from Matt appeared in the Boston Globe, Hartford Courant, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and the Indianapolis Star. Matt welcomes you to join Careforth in supporting the 53 million family…
This November’s National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is centered around connectedness. Our Careforth team is committed to connecting with you and surrounding you with the support you need to feel confident in your care. One way we support caregivers is through the lived experiences of our care managers and caregiver support team, as…
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