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…
Category: Caregiving
“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…
What “Self-Care” for Caregivers Is Not (and What It Is)
Nowadays “self-care” is a term that gets tossed around everywhere. It has become a buzzword. A marketing slogan. A knee-jerk suggestion for anyone who appears…
5 Ways You Can Support a Family Caregiver
It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to feel like they are invisible. In the family caregiver role, they continually serve their loved one. The needs…
What Are the Biggest Challenges of the Long-Term Care Workforce?
A new survey from the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA), the professional association for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), reveals the greatest challenges front-line…
The Pattern of Caregiver Development
In the quest to provide care for a loved one, caregivers traverse through protracted, uncertain territory. Most caregivers are not innately endowed with the ability…
