With National Family Caregiver Month almost upon us, I’ve been reflecting on the stories I hear of family caregivers struggling with the costs of care, including medical debt. This is an issue that’s personal to me. My family lost my paternal grandmother to cancer...
From our first breath to our last, caregiving shapes every aspect of our lives. It’s woven into the fabric of our families, communities, and economy. At the heart of this vital support system are America’s 53 million family caregivers who navigate aging,...
As we conclude Black History Month, I want to recognize the immense contributions of Black families and the unique challenges they face in caregiving. Our research reveals crucial insights into the experiences of America’s seven million Black caregivers, highlighting...
Today, on National Family Caregivers Day, I’m reflecting on the often-overlooked relationship between family caregivers and direct care workers. I grew up watching my mom navigate my grandmother Jovita’s care. She lived with multiple chronic conditions that required...
The National Alliance for Caregiving and Global Genes have Launched a New Study of Caregivers for Persons with Rare Disease WASHINGTON, DC (PRWEB) August 31, 2017 — As many as 30 million Americans are affected by a rare disease or condition, and many of these...
The average lifetime cost of care after a diagnosis of dementia in the U.S. is about $322,000, and families pay about 70% of that, new research suggests. The cost of care is $185,000 higher for someone with dementia than for someone without it, the study authors wrote...
