According to a report by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), more than 53 million family caregivers are providing unpaid care for aging parents, family members with disabilities, chronic illnesses, veterans, and others. At least 2.7 million related caregivers care for children whose parents are unable to do so. Family caregivers support a wide range […]
How to Improve Long-Term Care
November is Long-Term Care (LTC) Awareness Month. It began to highlight LTC services to the public and encourage legislative action for additional funding. It also serves as a reminder to learn about the importance of planning for long-term care and to encourage conversations about doing so. Why LTC Awareness Matters Many individuals are connected to […]
Working While Caregiving: It’s Complicated
A new AARP and S&P Global survey finds that although caregiving benefits have improved, there’s still work to be done. 61% of the 48 million family caregivers in the United States are also working while managing caregiving tasks. They’re advocating for their loved ones, preparing meals, coordinating doctor’s visits, assisting with nursing tasks, and handling […]
Tips for Avoiding Fraud and Scams
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports that 5.7 million people filed fraud reports in 2021. Collectively they lost more than $5.8 billion to fraud. That’s a $2.4 billion jump in losses from the previous year. Common Scams From cryptocurrency scams to imposter scams, suspicious activity is on the rise. And you might be surprised by […]
How to Share Caregiver Responsibilities
Caregiving can present many challenges for families, especially if your family lives in multiple locations. If one person is local, they might naturally take on more of the day-to-day caregiving, but there are important ways that everyone can help, no matter where they live. It’s National Family Caregiver Month, so we’re sharing some helpful tips […]
