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Despite rising demand, the number of professional caregivers is decreasing, a process that people are calling the crisis.

This article by Christopher Egusa shares one family's story and the way it highlights a nationwide problem.

via KALW

COVID-19 Is Exposing The Caregiving Crisis, Leaving Disabled People And Their Families Desperate For the last 50 years, people with developmental disabilities have had the right to live the same kind of lives as people without disabilities. But when the pandemic hit, this support system fell apart, leaving many families desperate for help. And it exposed a caregiving crisis that is only expecte...

Understanding how you showing love is key to a successful and fulfilling journey.

Check out our new quiz to find out how you tell loved ones that you care.

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It is a well known fact that for an elderly family member is expensive and exhausting.

This article by Anne Helen Petersen discusses why the American eldercare system is so lacking—and what must be done to change this.

via Vox.

Caring for the elderly has never been more expensive, exhausting, or invisible As millions "age in place," millions more must figure out how to provide their loved ones with increasingly complex care.

has always been essential to the function of our country—a fact only made more clear by the pandemic.

Martin J. Walsh and Marilyn Strickland report via The Seattle Times.

Time to recognize caregiving as part of infrastructure As our nation recovers from this pandemic and employers are hiring again, national support for working families and care workers must be a top priority. As two former mayors, we know that caregiving is infrastructure.

Many find themselves thrust unexpectedly into their role.

Below, Lee Woodruff offers advice and wisdom that other sudden caregivers learned from their journey.

via AARP

What to Do if You Suddenly Become a Family Caregiver Having to unexpectedly care for a loved one due to an accident or illness can be daunting. Get advice for navigating this unfamiliar world.

This article by Jessica Booth answers the questions "what is respite care?," "what types of respite care exist?," "how does respite care work?," and more—information key to navigating and its associated challenges.

via Forbes Health.

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National Alliance for Caregiving and Global Genes recently released a "Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare and/or Serious Illnesses." This comprehensive PDF shares useful information for both first time & experienced .

Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare Serious Illnesses | The National Alliance for Caregiving Guidebook The Circle of Care Guidebook for Caregivers of Children With Rare and/or Serious Illnesses The Circle of Care Guidebook is intended to help Caregivers navigate through the varied experiences and challenges of rare and serious medical conditions, guided by the insights, achievements, an ...

Investment in is essential to solving the US's Care Crisis.

This article by Becky Williams & Matthew Yarnell of the SEIU discuss what needs to happen so that elderly & disabled Americans can recieve the support they need.

via Pittsburgh PG

Other Voices: Fix­ing the de­mand for qual­ity long-term care The COVID-19 pandemic has made it clear that we need to expand and invest in home- and community-based services and strengthen our home care workforce. From...

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"I’ve spent my entire life preparing for some of the biggest games a person could play, but nothing can prepare you to be a caregiver."

Former New York Giants coach, Tom Coughlin, discusses his wife's PSP diagnosis in this moving & personal piece.

Opinion | Nothing Could Prepare Me for Watching My Wife Slip Away I’ve spent my life preparing for the biggest games a person could play, but nothing prepares you to be a caregiver who has to watch a loved one slip away.

A recent study found that having someone we can count on to listen to us talk can actually improve our brain health, preventing cognative declines associated with age and diseases like .

Joel Salinas discusses the study via Nyu Langone

Having a Good Listener Improves Your Brain Health NYU Langone researchers find having someone to listen to you when you need to talk is associated with greater cognitive resilience. Learn more.

Many find themselves feeling jealous of others—those who do not provide care, those with a less stressful care situation, etc.

While jealousy is normal, there are ways to reduce its presence in your life.

Barry J Jacobs, PsyD reports via AARP

How to Reduce Feelings of Jealousy as a Family Caregiver If you’re caring for someone with an illness or disability, it’s easy to become envious of others’ situations. Get tips for managing this resentment.