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As summer comes to a close and back-to-school season ramps up, family caregivers in the Sandwich Generation—those juggling the responsibilities of raising children while also caring for aging parents—find themselves facing a unique set of challenges. It’s a busy time filled with transitions, paperwork, and new routines. The stress and pressure can feel…
Caregiving is often a 24/7/365 role. It’s incredibly important, but it can be challenging, rewarding, and requires a lot of selflessness. Depending on what their loved one needs, caregivers often handle detailed and mentally challenging tasks. These responsibilities can take a significant toll on a caregiver’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Caregivers are often…
According to AARP’s Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Report, 14.1 million caregivers provide care for children ages 0-17. In addition, one-in-ten parents in the U.S. provide over two and a half hours of unpaid care a day to an adult child. That’s a lot of care. A lot of dedication. And a lot…
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…
The following shares the story of Jan and Nikki and their Caregiver Journey. The Careforth team thanks Jan and Nikki 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 journey. From an early age, Janice (‘Jan’)…
For family caregivers, it’s crucial to create a community of support and utilize all the programs and resources available to you to improve your caregiver experience. In Massachusetts, the Adult Foster Care Program can be an excellent source of support, but eligibility can sometimes be overwhelming to navigate on your own. “The Massachusetts Adult Foster…
Structured Family Caregiving is a Medicaid program that helps beneficiaries safely remain in their homes, through payments and other support services. “Navigating Georgia Structured Family Caregiving can often seem like a daunting task,” says Melissa Comeau, Careforth’s Director of Care Management. “However, with guidance and support, one can better understand the process, handle…
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…
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