An overheard conversation, a report on family caregiving and messages of NIC National Conference speakers converge in my brain.
Recognizing family caregivers as care partners
By
Trudy Croxton
Dec 14, 2017
When family members are viewed as care partners, their relationships with staff can be mutually supportive and enriching.
Survey finds family caregiver burden is worsening
By
Diane Eastabrook
Sep 21, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
A surprising finding about family caregivers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Feb 04, 2019
An interesting study recently published in The Gerontologist suggests that older caregivers providing less care than their peers may need more support than others.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
Report: Rules, incentives could address issues between formal, informal caregivers
By
Joe Jancsurak
Nov 10, 2020
Rules to identify and record information on family caregivers, and incentives to encourage providers to engage with family caregivers, could help overcome communication barriers and trust issues between...
Reflections of a former family caregiver: Done with the heartache
By
Dan Shapiro
Sep 14, 2021
I am writing frankly about the experience of being a caretaker over a long period of time and the challenge that presents.
Employers increasingly accommodating family caregivers: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2018
A bright spot in a new report from Genworth Financial is that employers appear to be doing a better job of meeting the needs of workers who provide for the long-term care needs of their family members,...
Support is a way to keep workers who are family caregivers
By
Anna Walters
Jun 18, 2018
Senior living operators are facing historic rates of turnover, decreasing revenues and increasing competition. One way to address these issues is to offer human resources and other programs for workers...
Family caregivers relatively happy with assisted living
Sep 28, 2015
In a new survey, respondents with a loved one in assisted living expressed greater satisfaction with that arrangement than did respondents whose loved ones live in their own homes or with a family caregiver.