Wambūi Karanja of Kenya is “one to watch,” says the Alzheimer’s Association. Coping with her dad’s condition inspired her to develop a training program for families on the art of caregiving.
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She cares for her aging parents full time. That requires taking care of herself, too
Dawnita Brown left her job to become a caregiver for her parents. Brown says it’s a gift to care for her parents, but it can also be difficult. That’s why respite is an important part of her life.
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For young adults, caregiving isn’t just hard. It can shape you for life
Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there’s been little research or support directed at this group. That’s starting to change.
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Caregiving can be a tough, lonely mission. One daughter found ways to reconnect
Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.
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Medicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients
The government is launching an experimental program to ease the burden on caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s. The idea is to keep patients healthier without exhausting their families.
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They sacrificed to care for family and ended up on the street
Many people lose income when they become caregivers for a family member. Some even end up losing their home.
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Black men are a hidden segment of caregivers. It’s stressful but rewarding, too
Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don’t.
