An Article addressing the stress of caregiving in “The Boston Globe” highlights Seniorlink and the private caregiver community, Caregiver Nation
On July 2nd, The Boston Globe published a research-based article titled, “Parents who are also caregivers struggle with suicidal ideation, new CDC study shows.” The article provides advice and resources for family caregivers, and includes a mention of Caregiver Nation, Seniorlink’s free online community of family caregivers.
The author, Globe Correspondent Kara Baskin, shares her own experience of caring for her mother. She discusses the difficulty of communicating the stress of caregiving to those who have never experienced it themselves.
Baskin goes on to explains the pressures that family caregivers suffer in silence when faced with a stigma against expressing any discontent in a caregiving role. The world of eldercare is confusing to anyone entering it for the first time, and the levels of stress involved, combined with others’ lack of understanding, places a burden on caregivers’ mental health.
Among the “great, free resources in the Boston area” for family caregivers, Baskin says, is “Caregiver Nation, a Facebook group run by family caregiving agency Seniorlink.“ Caregiver Nation is an online community and a safe space for family caregivers to connect, share resources, and vent frustrations.
More insights like this:
-
Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month: Embrace the Little Moments
Read more: Celebrating National Family Caregivers Month: Embrace the Little MomentsNovember is National Family Caregivers Month—a time dedicated to honoring and uplifting family caregivers across the country. At Careforth, we recognize the tremendous dedication and strength that caregivers embody every day. This month, we invite you to celebrate the “little big moments”: the often-overlooked activities that bring big joy to family caregivers. What’s…
-
Authority Magazine Features Careforth SVP of Clinical Programs and Services, Katie Tardiff
Read more: Authority Magazine Features Careforth SVP of Clinical Programs and Services, Katie TardiffCareforth SVP of Clinical Programs and Services Katie Tardiff spoke with Authority Magazine, known for its in-depth interviews with experts across business, pop culture, wellness, social impact, and tech. Katie is a recognized thought leader in the caregiving industry, both for her work at Careforth and her background as a gerontological nurse practitioner.…
-
Careforth Celebrates Case Management Week 2024
Read more: Careforth Celebrates Case Management Week 2024We’re proud to celebrate Case Management Week, an annual opportunity to recognize the important and impactful work case managers do on a daily basis. At Careforth, these professionals are called care managers. These heroes in healthcare are a source of support, advice, and comfort to caregivers and the loved ones they care for.…