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We started this blog to show that you are never alone in your caregiving journey. Discover articles, tips, and stories covering the experience of caring for loved ones.
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McKnight’s Column – Mission possible: Caring for our Caregivers
Read more: McKnight’s Column – Mission possible: Caring for our CaregiversThank you, McKnight’s Home Care, for publishing “Mission possible: Caring for our caregivers” authored by Matthew Marek, Careforth president and CEO. In this article, Matt discusses the recent analysis on Structured Family Caregiving which demonstrated an improvement of quality and a lower cost of care. An excerpt: “The United States is in the clutches…
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What Is a Family Caregiver?
Read more: What Is a Family Caregiver?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…
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Classifying and Defining Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for Caregivers
Read more: Classifying and Defining Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Guide for CaregiversUntil 2013, autism was classified under a handful of labels, such as Asperger’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified, which are no longer commonly in use. It was the publication of the DSM-5-TR, the most recent edition of the diagnostic handbook trusted by health professionals around the world, that merged these various diagnoses…
Sharing Strength and Inspiration
Being a caregiver is complicated. Because looking after a loved one isn’t always easy. There are good days and bad. Laughter and tears. Challenges and victories. That’s why it’s so important to share stories. It’s how we connect with each other. And remember we’re not alone.
Hear from Careforth caregivers. Their journeys may help guide or inspire yours.
Katiria
Katiria cares for her grandmother Maria with the help of their Careforth care manager, Erin.
“Our care manager, Erin—what an amazing person, treated me and Grandma with so much respect. Made us feel we were part of the team.”
Richard
Richard cares for his mother, Gloria, with the help of their Careforth care manager, Caesar.
“It’s my mom. There’s only one mom you have in this world and I would not turn my back on her.”
Alice
Alice cares for her mother of 86, Edra, with the help of Careforth.
“I didn’t have a problem taking care of her. It was something I’ve done for years and it was just something that needed to be done. I would rather have her at home than in a nursing home.”
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