Unpaid caregivers are the largest source of long term care services

WASHINGTON TIMES
by Lawrence Cole

Unpaid caregivers such as Carolyn A. Brent are the largest source of long term care services in this country according to the Family Caregiver Alliance.

Carolyn was recently one of the 65.7 million Americans who serve as caregivers for someone who is ill, disabled or aged. Representing nearly a third of the US adult population. Their services are valued at nearly half a trillion dollars per year.

Please click link to read the article in it’s entirety.

Adult Day_HealthCare_SeniorsCarolyn Brent & her father - top Lea Chapin & her mother Patricia Reeves- bottom photo http://www.dreamstime.com/-image7766845GAIL_Diane with her mom330012_209278629133962_128693373859155_580981_7747840_o

 

 
 
__________________________________________________________________________________________

bookAbout the Book

Buy it Now

Why Wait? The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Preparing Emotionally, Financially and Legally for a Parent’s Death is a handbook that can spare caregivers and their families the stress of conflict at a time of grieving and loss. It provides an opportunity for them to mend fences and renew the connection and communication they once enjoyed with each other. Visit CareGiverStory.com A Free resource portal

 

Support the Project

A Caregiver’s Story is a nonprofit and a labor of love. An endeavor of this magnitude requires much commitment, time and resources to operate to its full potential. Please consider making a donation to support this worthy cause. To make an immediate donation, click the Donate button below and enter your donation amount.

DonateNow

Carolyn has appeared on the following TV networks

About Carolyn Brent

Dr. Carolyn A. Brent, is an award-winning bestselling author and a National Physique Committee (NPC) Masters Women's Figure Champion at age 60. She is an expert on both self-care and caregiving; she is the founder of Across All Ages and two nonprofit organizations, CareGiverStory Inc. and Grandpa's Dream. Carolyn's research and extensive collection of published works have made her a notable figure in her field. For seventeen years, she worked for some of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies and has worked as a volunteer at various assisted-living facilities. Her award-winning books include The Caregiver's Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself and The Caregiver's Legal Survival Guide: Navigating through the Legal System.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *