When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

November 17, 2021

Check out these three tips for advocating for a hospitalized patient during a pandemic. “Having a loved one in the hospital is hard enough, but being told you cannot visit them is a reality that countless families have endured through the COVID-19 pandemic. In any situation where hospitals and other healthcare facilities have stopped or…

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

November 5, 2021

Happy National Family Caregivers Month! We want to recognize and celebrate all sibling caregivers all month long! About NFCM from the ACL: “Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and…

Resource Spotlight: Caregiver Action Network

October 17, 2021

The Caregiver Action Network offers a Caregiver Help Desk, Family Caregiver Toolbox, and Tips for Family Caregivers. Check them out today! For this and more caregiving resources, check out our Adult Resources page.

COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers

September 16, 2021

Check out these great resources to help explain the ongoing pandemic with your siblings. “COVID-19 is challenging to explain, live through, and communicate about. The materials on this page were created to help make communicating about COVID-19 a little easier. Choose from videos, posters, social stories, and interactive activities to best meet your communication needs.…

America Isn’t Taking Care of Caregivers

September 15, 2021

Read about the 48 million people who provide unpaid care to their loved ones in the US. and how to help them in Vox. Jeanie Olinger drives with her son Chris in Norman, Oklahoma. Chris experienced a traumatic brain injury after a 2008 car crash. Joseph Rushmore for Vox This story is part of The…

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

September 4, 2021

Check out the FREE Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference this year! “The 11th Annual Caregivers Count Conference is tailored specifically for family or informal caregivers who are caring for older adults.” Check out their event page for all the details and registration. Check out the caregivers section of our Adult Resources page for more.

Sibling Stories with Alana Ezderman-Tatiana

August 6, 2021

Check out this interview with sibling caretaker, Tatiana. “When the brother of my first interviewee started showing symptoms, Tatiana stepped into the role of caretaker at just 28. Her story is that of unending courage, resilience, and support. Tatiana is an excellent example of both self-care and perseverance.” Sibling Stories with Alana Ezderman

New Resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

August 4, 2021

Check out these great new future planning and caregiving resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau! Considering a financial caregiver? Know your options is a new tool to help you decide whether you or your loved one need an informal caregiver, who helps manage money on an as-needed basis, or a formal caregiver, established by a…

Where the Journey Leads: A Conversation with “Silver Sibs”

May 28, 2021

Join us for this conference day 1 event on June 18th as part of the 2021 8th National Sibling Leadership Network Conference! Register by June 4th Register on our Conference main page! 5:00pm PT/6:00pm MT/7:00pm CT/8:00pm ET Where the Journey Leads: A conversation with “Silver Sibs” Baby Boomers are living longer, are healthier, earning more and…

Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 Pandemic Archived Webinar

April 19, 2021

Check out this archived webinar from April 13th, 2021 that was jointly hosted by AAIDD and the Sibling Leadership Network! In this webinar, we describe the findings of two studies about experiences of siblings of individuals with disabilities during COVID-19 pandemic, and a relevant future planning intervention program. https://siblingleadership.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Supporting-Siblings-During-COVID-19-Pandemic-Webinar.mp4 Presenters: Chung Eun Lee, Ph.D.,…

When In-Person Support Isn’t an Option

Happy National Family Caregivers Month

Resource Spotlight: Caregiver Action Network

COVID-19 Materials for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Care Providers

America Isn’t Taking Care of Caregivers

Caregivers Count 11th Annual Conference

Sibling Stories with Alana Ezderman-Tatiana

New Resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Where the Journey Leads: A Conversation with “Silver Sibs”

Supporting Siblings During COVID-19 Pandemic Archived Webinar

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