A partnership between the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition & Caregiving Magazine, based on caregiver interviews conducted by Rebecca Berman, PhD

Meet Beth, who cared for her husband

Beth became an unexpected caregiver early, when her husband had an extreme reaction to allergy tests a decade ago. The…

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Meet Russell, who — with his husband — cares for his mother

About six years ago, Russell’s family in Puerto Rico called him in Chicago. He needed to do something, they said,…

2 years ago

Meet George, who cared for his mother

After a long career working overseas, George returned to the U.S. to move in with his mother. She passed away…

2 years ago

Meet Pam, who cared for her husband

Pam cared for her husband, who recently passed away at age 80 from Parkinson’s disease. He was diagnosed about two…

2 years ago

Meet Scott, who cares for his older sister

Scott’s sister has dementia and lives six hours away from him — a distance that introduces unique caregiving challenges. Once,…

2 years ago

Meet Joan, who is caring for her mother and adult granddaughter

Joan and her husband are currently caregivers for Joan’s mother, 98, and their adult granddaughter, 35, who live with them…

2 years ago

Emergency Ready

Prep your first-aid kit, keep yourself safe, and respond to emergencies and accidents Make a resolution to brush up on first-aid skills.…

2 years ago

Lessons Learned from Covid

In the months since the Covid-19 public health emergency, we’ve wondered how professional caregiving has changed. Here, representatives from six care…

2 years ago

We Asked: How do you currently pay for long-term care?

Every issue, we ask readers on social media and in our weekly newsletter to share their thoughts about a specific…

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Essential Services

Check out these resources for caregiving assistance Planning for aging services can feel overwhelming, but many organizations offer trusted resources.…

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