This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Through a deeply personal account of her own mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s, Carol Shillinglaw explains difficulties that families encounter adapting to a loved...
There’s no substitute for good communication when it comes to managing chronic health problems like heart failure, diabetes or asthma. For people who play a key role in the care of chronically ill friends or family members, targeted information provided on a...
In a poll of 600 caregivers, 87% of respondents said their top concerns were Medicare and Medicaid, health care reform, and the economy. This comes as no surprise, since caregivers are one of the largest underfunded, under-supported, and unrecognized groups in...
Who is a caregiver? Nearly 1/3 of Americans serve as family caregivers and millions more serve as paid professional caregivers. The Caregiver Space is sharing their stories. Lori R I was once an executive at one of the largest banks in the country and an executive...
Christine M. Valentin, LCSW invites you to bring your most present and challenging caregiving experience to the table during the chats she’ll be leading.
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