by Guest Author | Apr 8, 2020 | Finding Caregiver Support, Wellness |
Caregivers are one of the most socially isolated groups in the United States. According to studies by AARP, NIH, and The Family Caregiver Alliance, 40%-70% of caregivers report depression and loneliness. Because our free time is such a precious commodity, it’s... 
by External Article | Jun 11, 2018 | Care Work Library, Planning, Wellness |
So who tended to live the longest, most fulfilling lives? The people who actively pursued, and were highly engaged, in pursuing their goals. In fact, many of those who worked the hardest turned out to live the longest. According to The Longevity Project, actually... 
by External Article | May 3, 2018 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Romantic Partner, Finding Meaning, Generation X, Grief, Short Term Caregiving |
Jon had been sober for eight years when we met him. When, in October of 2017, we learned he was relapsing on heroin it was devastating. For months he struggled to regain his sobriety. On February 9th Jon went missing. Alex and I were terrified. We called hospitals and... 
by External Article | Nov 3, 2017 | 24/7 Caregiving, Care Work Library, Caring for a Child, Caring for a Parent, Finances, Finding Caregiver Support, Finding Meaning, Generation X, Housing, Long Term Caregiving, Planning |
In the first story, Erica Silberman and her siblings struggle to figure out the best way to care for their mom after she’s diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. As a young struggling actor, it’s decided Erica should be the primary caregiver. Her mom comes to live... 
by Cori Carl | Jul 23, 2017 | Community Wisdom, Finding Meaning |
We know that an easy life doesn’t necessarily make for a good life. People who feel that their life has meaning tend to be more fulfilled overall, even if their life is incredibly challenging. Different people are driven by different things. Here’s a quick... 
by External Article | Apr 19, 2016 | Care Work Library, Caring for a Parent, Finding Meaning, Generation X, Grief, Short Term Caregiving, Working Family Caregivers |
After her father had a stroke, Amy Seimetz moved home to care for him. She juggled her work as an actor and a filmmaker while making medical decisions for her dad and providing supportive care for three years until he died. Her experience as a caregiver — facing... 
by External Article | May 12, 2015 | Care Work Library, Caregiver Stories, Caring for a Parent, Death & Dying, Finding Meaning, Grief, Short Term Caregiving |
The week between finding out about his mom’s aneurysm and my flight home was one of the longest weeks of my life. I tried to be as supportive as I could while I was on the other side of the world, but I blamed myself for being unable to get home. After taking my final... 
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