The COVID-19 pandemic is exerting even more pressure on family caregivers, according to a new survey by caregiving benefit firm Family first.
Mentalizing imagery therapy aids family caregivers
Mar 24, 2022
The findings show lower depression and anxiety and better well-being versus support group attendance.
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,...
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...
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.
Pandemic drives increase in programs that compensate family caregivers, AARP reports
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 05, 2021
With more family caregivers stepping up to provide home care for loved ones during the pandemic, and with many suffering financial hardship due to lost work or caregiving responsibilities, more states...
Family caregiver study suggests opportunities for senior living providers
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 17, 2019
Half of the country’s 40 million family caregivers are assisting loved ones with activities of daily living and performing medical and nursing tasks without training, suggesting an opportunity for senior...
Provider payment reforms should factor in family caregivers: report
By
Lois A. Bowers
Sep 13, 2016
Medicare and Medicaid payment reforms that motivate providers to engage family caregivers in delivery processes should be a priority for the next presidential administration, recommends a new report from...
64% would prefer assisted living to a family caregiver: poll
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 23, 2019
Almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents to a recent survey who were aged 60 or more years said they would rather live in an assisted living community than be cared for by their adult children should their...