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Balancing family and career: the unsung heroes of caregiving
Becoming an unpaid caregiver can be a significant challenge for many Americans. In the US, between one-fifth and two-fifths of adult citizens engage in caregiving roles for elderly parents, sick spouses, or other relatives. With the number of people aged 65 and older expected to rise by 40 percent by 2050, this trend is likely […]
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Franklin County’s new mental health crisis response team
Franklin County’s Community Mobile Team, launched in 2023, is an innovative mental health crisis response program that replaces traditional police interventions with a team of licensed clinicians and peer specialists. Funded with a $1.1 million grant, the initiative diverts non-urgent mental health calls away from police, aiming for compassionate, specialized crisis care. It’s designed to […]
Senior care in the US: the hidden $873.5 billion value of family caregivers
Around 44.58 million caregivers provide unpaid help to elderly or chronically ill family members in the United States, contributing about $873.5 billion each year to the economy. This amount is 3.2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product. If caregiving were a company, it would earn more than the biggest businesses, including Apple, Amazon, and Walmart. This […]
Improving senior care with a new era of support technology
With more seniors opting to receive care in the comfort of their homes, technology has become an invaluable tool in assisting both seniors and their caregivers. Advanced technology offers solutions that help older adults maintain independence, improve health outcomes, and strengthen social connections. Families and caregivers alike are finding relief as these innovations reduce caregiving […]
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