Caregiving involves the whole family and understanding family dynamics and interactions. Engaging in ongoing and clear communication helps all family members along the journey. Explore articles and resources on strengthening communication and having important family conversations.
When children cannot remain in their parents’ care, research shows they do best with grandparents or other kin caring for them. Here are 6 reasons we celebrate grandparents – and other kin caregivers – all year long.
When children cannot remain in their parents’ care, research shows they do best with grandparents or other kin caring for them. Here are 6 reasons we celebrate grandparents – and other kin caregivers – all year long.
Caregiving youth received a national platform on the TODAY Show with Maria Shriver, marking a crucial step towards greater recognition and support for these young people. The American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and Kesem, a leading organization for children of cancer patients, teamed up for this appearance.
Sandwich Generation Caregivers find themselves squeezed in between caring for younger loved ones such as children, and their elder parents or other elder family members. While the Sandwich Generation is not a new form of family caregiving, there have been recent efforts to address the needs of these caregivers.
With the increase in multi-generational families, grandchildren play a more prominent role in caring for their grandparents. How grandchildren care for grandparents varies considerably based on age and ability – and whether a parent is involved in the caregiving.
