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  • Cybil and Ava share a moment together

    Navigating Childhood With Courage and Care: Cybil and Ava’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Cybil and Ava for their openness and willingness to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection. Their days are busy, their challenges…

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  • A caregiver and her mother sharing a moment

    Get Paid to Be a Caregiver Through Connecticut Medicaid

    Family caregivers improve the quality of life and well-being of their loved ones across Connecticut. They often provide around-the-clock care at home including hands-on support with activities of daily living (ADLs), all while ensuring the health and safety of their loved one. Many caregivers don’t realize they can receive payment and support for…

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  • A caregiver and her mother in Connecticut

    Get Caregiver Support through the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services

    They depend on you—for compassion, for empathy, for everyday needs. You pour so much of yourself into caring for your loved one, but when it comes time to balance that with your own well-being, it’s easy to push your health and needs to the backburner. If your loved one is a Connecticut resident,…

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  • Deb and Mark share freindship

    The Power of Friendship: Deb and Mark’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Deb and Mark for their openness and willingness to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection.  When Deb and Mark met in…

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  • Ruth and her caregiver and daughter, Meriam

    A Family’s Dementia Journey: Meriam and Ruth’s Caregiving Story

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Meriam and Ruth for their openness and willingness to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection. Family comes first. That’s the guiding…

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  • An Unbreakable Caregiving Bond Between Mother and Daughter

    We extend our heartfelt thanks to Linda and Helene for their openness and willingness to share their experiences. We hope that by sharing their journey, others who find themselves in similar situations can find inspiration, support, and encouragement to build their own networks of care and connection.    Caring for family runs in…

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  • Image of a family including a parental caregiver.

    What is a Parental Caregiver?

    Caregiving comes in many forms. Professional caregivers are specifically trained and hired for their expertise and to provide a high level of care. Non-professional or unpaid caregivers may not have the same formal training, but are driven to help others. But one type of family caregiving—the parental caregiver—is becoming a more frequent role…

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  • A caregiver helps her month walk.

    How Caregivers Can Prevent Compassion Fatigue

    Few people show more compassion than full-time caregivers, who selflessly give their time and energy to help their loved ones. However, their energy and strength have limits—no one is a bottomless cup. Caregiving can take a toll on physical and mental health over time: a condition known as compassion fatigue in caregivers. What…

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