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  • A Thank You Letter to Family Caregivers

    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…

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    The Caregiver Journey: Connections with Careforth’s Care Team

    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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    10 Ways to Recognize a Caregiver

    With 53 million family caregivers in the United States, chances are you or someone you know will serve the role of caregiver for their loved one. And with caregivers playing such a vital role for loved ones – a spouse, child, parents or even a friend – it is important that caregivers be…

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    National Family Caregivers Month – Thank You Caregivers!

    November is National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM), a month to acknowledge and celebrate the 53 million* family caregivers in the United States. At Careforth, we deeply care about you, the nation’s caregivers, and applaud your dedication to caring for your loved one at home. We honor caregivers like you and celebrate the crucial…

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    How to Become a Paid Caregiver for a Family Member: 6 Steps to Uncovering Financial Assistance Options for Family Caregivers

    In this article: Step 1: Determine Your Eligibility for Medicaid’s Self-Directed Services ProgramsStep 2: Enroll in a Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) ProgramStep 3: Determine Whether Your Loved One Is Eligible for Veterans AidStep 4: Determine Whether Your Loved One Has a Long-Term Care Insurance Policy That Provides for Caregiver CompensationStep 5: Determine…

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    What Is a Care Manager?

    A care manager, also known as a case manager or care coach, plays an important role in coordinating and supporting caregivers and their loved ones. They work with caregivers to develop and implement personalized care plans and create connections to support services. In some programs, the care management team visits caregivers in their homes, offering…

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    End-of-Life Caregiver Support: Five Tips for Prioritizing the Caregiver 

    During end-of-life palliative care and hospice care, it’s typical for much of the focus to be on your loved one. However, anxiety, guilt, anger, and burnout are very common experiences for all caregivers. It’s important that coping with these emotions is made a focus as well, so that your well-being and the care…

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  • How Caregivers Can Help a Loved One Navigate Grief Following an Alzheimer’s or Dementia Diagnosis

    When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, there is a wave of emotions they experience, but grief is often front and center. Grief for the life they may have lived without the disease, anticipatory grief, sadness, anxiety and much more. Regardless of your role in the caregiving journey, your…

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