1: Am I Really a Caregiver?

In this episode Dr. Lakelyn will address the question: “Am I really a caregiver?” The answer might surprise you! Odds are, you probably are but don’t know it. For example: if you’re picking up your mom’s meds or going along to her doctor’s appointments, you’re a caregiver. Episode highlights include: - Identifying as a caregiver and why it’s important - Prevalence of caregivers in the US today and language associated with caregiving - Three common types of caregivers Helpful links from this episode: - Sandwich Generation resources: www.HomeInstead.com/sandwichgen   - Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Report - HFC (Hilarity for Charity) - State of the Union - April 18, 2023 - Article: Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What? To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters visit ⁠www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats⁠. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at ⁠[email protected]⁠. 00:00 - Open 00:14 - Intro 01:28 - What is caregiving? 04:41 - Caregiving stats 13:34 - A word from our sponsor 14:00 - 3 types of caregivers 21:23 - Outro

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