Caring for the Caregiver: 7 Ways to Support Those Who Care for Others
Community Catalyst says more than 53 million Americans care for a loved one each year and points to practical tools, respite care and benefits help.
- On Monday, Community Catalyst released practical strategies for family caregivers, addressing support for more than 53 million Americans who care for older adults or family members with serious illnesses.
- Caregiving is often overlooked and undervalued in society, yet nearly everyone will be a caregiver or need one eventually; the work brings exhausting physical and emotional strain that impacts caregiver health.
- Utilizing technology like shared calendars and video calls streamlines logistics, while professional respite care and Medicaid waivers can reduce costs; caregivers can reach their state's "No Wrong Door" center for long-term services.
- Caregivers can mitigate burnout by reimagining caregiving as a team effort, involving family and neighbors to share responsibilities rather than expecting one person to handle every task.
- The Administration for Community Living funds systems supporting caregiver well-being; families benefit from discussing medical care, living arrangements and future goals openly to make informed decisions and share responsibilities.
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Caring for the Caregiver: 7 Ways to Support Those Who Care for Others - Seward Independent
(Feature Impact) Caregiving is some of the most important work a person can do, yet it's often overlooked and undervalued in society. Whether it's helping an older family member manage appointments and medications, caring for a sick child or coordinating disability services for a loved one, almost everyone will be a caregiver, need a caregiver or both at some point in their lifetime. In fact, more than 53 million Americans support the health, qu…
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Caring for the Caregiver: 7 Ways to Support Those Who Care for Others
(Feature Impact) Whether it's helping an older family member manage appointments and medications, caring for a sick child or coordinating disability services for a loved one, almost everyone will be a caregiver, need a caregiver or both at some point in their lifetime.
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