“Am I a caregiver?” She looked at me quizzically. She had just recounted all the things she was now doing for her husband. Things she…
Dr. Aaron Blight
The Founder of Caregiving Kinetics
Dr. Aaron Blight, Ed.D. is a renowned international speaker, consultant, and founder of Caregiving Kinetics, specializing in caregiving. Recognized as a “Top 100 Healthcare Leader,” Dr. Blight’s expertise spans over two decades, including leadership roles in healthcare policy and founding a successful home care company. He has authored the award-winning book, When Caregiving Calls, and holds academic positions and advisory roles with several organizations. Dr. Blight is dedicated to enhancing the understanding and support of caregiving through his extensive work and research.
How to Know When Caregiving Experience Requires a Change in Your Thinking
In last month’s blog post, I introduced the idea of charting your caregiving experience. You can do this by creating a crude X- and Y-…
How to Chart Your Caregiving Experience: Insights on the Dynamics of Care
I have been thinking about a Rand Corporation study[1] that sought to explain, organize, and quantify the various trajectories of chronic illness that we commonly…
From Mindset to Mindshift: The Inevitable Path of Family Caregivers
I recently delivered the keynote address at the Baltimore County Department of Aging’s Annual Caregiver Conference. The theme of the conference was “It’s All About…
“The Caregiver,” a Poem by Dr. Aaron Blight
Poetry can encapsulate something in a succinct but profound way. I wrote this poem in an attempt to capture the unique qualities of a caregiving…
The Power of a Caregiver Support Speaker: How They Can Make a Difference
I was recently invited to speak at a caregiver support group meeting where I talked about the Pattern of Caregiver Development. I love speaking with…
