Tell me a bit about yourself! My name is Amber Reyna. Currently I live in Connecticut, however I am originally from Ohio. I am 31 years old, married with two beautiful children--my daughter is 9, and my son is 3. Currently, I am a full time student with a major in...
Nicki is a young millennial caregiver for her mother who has liver disease and osteoporosis. This is her story. The summer after I finished high school, my mom got sick. At first, it was a bacterial infection. Then, it seemed to always be something -- asthma,...
The start of the spring season encourages rebirth and lighter days. Here are a few quotes that will help inspire you during this new transition.
Tyler is a young millennial caregiver that takes care of her grandmother. This is her story. Tell me a bit about yourself! I'm 22 years old, and I grew up about 40 minutes from Chicago. I moved from a busy town to the country with my mom, and stepdad about four years...
Caring for a loved one comes with both ups and downs. It can frequently become overwhelming making it extremely easy for caregivers to lose themselves in the process. One helpful tool to deal with the stress and emotions that comes with caregiving is meditation....
Young Caregivers make up 12-18% of the caregiving population yet are not often talked about in the media. Although many people don’t think of teens and millennials as caregivers, they are and have their own unique set of problems they face in addition to the enormous...
34 % of adults in the United Kingdom fear getting dementia, a neurological disorder that included loss of memory and speech, later in life, according to a study done by The Live-in Homecare Information Hub. However, 52% of adults are more comfortable talking to others...
This week, from February 22-28 is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. Eating disorders can affect anyone regardless of gender, race, age, or weight. Eating disorders are also some of the most commonly diagnosed illnesses in America today. Below are some resources...
As the general American population continues to age, more and more people are stepping into the role of caregivers. The Employment Panel of Caregivers projects that the number of seniors requiring care will double by the year 2031. This means additional resources need...