Family dynamics and history can impact long term care discussions and the ability to reach consensus. When communicating as a family consider your unique family dynamics and each person's expectations and perspectives.
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.
The "Typical" LGBTQ Caregiver fact sheet from National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP provides information about LGBTQ caregivers and their needs for information, resources, and services.
While many issues are the same for all caregivers, some unique considerations arise for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people dealing with aging.
