Caregiver Casualties from Covid-19 In 2019, prior to the pandemic, AARP statistics indicated that 1.6 million children between the ages of 8 and 18 were responsible for providing care to elderly relatives. I have, on numerous occasions, expressed my disappointment...
Guide to Caregiving in the New Normal In this time of a global crisis, people with underlying medical conditions as well as older adults are more likely to develop severe illnesses than other people. Naturally, the outbreak of the Covid-19 created significant changes...
The Social Importance of Caregivers Caregiving is a noble job. Despite the long hours and tiring days that this job demands, many caregivers still choose to continue with their responsibilities mostly because of their strong commitment and dedication. The main...
Why thank a caregiver? Have you had the opportunity to provide care to a family member or friend? I had the privilege of being my late mother’s full-time caregiver for 9 ½ years. After she broke her hip at the age of 93, I ended my forty-year career in the public...
There are many questions to ponder when contemplating becoming family caregivers. Family caregivers encompass everyone from a spouse, children, sibling, life partner or even a close neighbor. While I provided care to my mother for 9 ½ years, there are...
As I have mentioned in my book, caregiving, like getting old, is not for sissies. It is a gig that gives you joy and mandates that you gather strength from whatever sources are available. Although at times it seems daunting, caregiving is not a permanent situation but...
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