Caregiving is one of the most universal human experiences, and yet somehow also one of the most misunderstood. In my work with families and organizations,…
Category: Caregiving
Would You Like to Participate in a Family Caregiving Research Study?
If you are currently serving as a family caregiver for an adult age 18+ and would like to be interviewed for research contributing to a…
A New Vital Sign for Caregivers: Understanding Your Caregiver Intensity Score
Caregiving doesn’t come with a monitor—but maybe it should. I recently had the privilege of meeting and listening to Alexandra (Alex) Drane, Founder and CEO…
Legal Documents Every Caregiver Should Have: Tools Protecting Your Loved One’s Wishes
Caregiving is an activity rooted in compassion, but it also comes with real legal and logistical responsibility. Whether you are caring for an aging parent,…
Different Conditions, Different Care: A Comparison of Caregiving for People with Age-Related Terminal Conditions, Mental Illness, and Developmental Disabilities
Caregiving is a multidimensional experience shaped by the needs, capacities, and life trajectories of the person receiving care. Whether the care recipient is an older…
The United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Universally Accepted Guidance for Governments, Communities, and Organizations
Last week, I gave my students at Shenandoah University an assignment: take a “principle” listed on the United Nations Principles for Older Persons webpage and…
