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…

The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions

July 1, 2021

Take a look at this great resource for any family caregivers looking for some answers. The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions Find this and more in the caregiver section of our Adult Resources page.

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…

Calculate Your Caregiver Salary

February 26, 2021

“Calculate your caregiver salary and create an invoice that you can send to your representatives to let them know how much you should be earning for your care work! In the past decade, several states have passed legislation that ensures compensation for family caregivers, and certain programs, such as Medicaid, have stipulations about reimbursement for…

National Family Caregivers Month

November 7, 2020

This November the SLN celebrates National Family Caregivers Month with all of our sibling family caregivers! 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 increase support for caregivers. The national observance is spearheaded…

Our Sibling Relationships and COVID-19

November 6, 2020

A new study about sibs providing care during COVID-19 has been published by the Sibling Collaborative in their Fall Newsletter. “The results showed that the majority of siblings are supporting their brother or sister with IDD during the COVID‐19 pandemic and are concerned about the health and well‐being of their brother/sister. The most common concern…

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

November 4, 2020

The Family Caregiver Alliance is holding this great webinar this National Family Caregivers Month; Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers. “As caregivers, we always have to balance managing the needs of the people we care for and taking care of your own needs. Unfortunately, our own health and well-being as caregivers often suffers as…

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

The ADA and Caregivers: Frequently Asked Questions

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

Calculate Your Caregiver Salary

National Family Caregivers Month

Our Sibling Relationships and COVID-19

Well-Being Tips: Stress Management for Family Caregivers

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