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Faces of FamilyMeans - Alex Philipsek
Feb 13, 2020

Faces of FamilyMeans - Alex Philipsek

“Caregivers give so much of their time and other resources to the people they care for, and often in ways they hadn’t anticipated needing to do. It is so important that caregivers also make time to…

Caregiver Burnout
Oct 04, 2019

Caregiver Burnout

FamilyMeans Caregiving & Aging provides tips to prevent caregiver burnout. Learn more at FamilyMeans.org.

Smart Businesses are Helping Workers Take on Growing Caregiving Role
Dec 12, 2017

Smart Businesses are Helping Workers Take on Growing Caregiving Role

Estimates are that nearly 20 percent of U.S. workers (even more among middle-aged workers) are providing care for older adults, and half of the current workforce expects to be providing eldercare in the near future.

Is It Time To Get Help? Try A Free Caregiver Assessment Tool
Apr 28, 2016

Is It Time To Get Help? Try A Free Caregiver Assessment Tool

Have you ever asked if it is time to get help? If so, then it probably is. Many older adults and their families have a hard time deciding if it is time to get help and figuring out which options are right for them. To help answer these questions, FamilyMeans has partnered with Roobrik, a family care online decisions tool, to bring you a website that can help.

November Is
Nov 01, 2015

November Is "National Family Caregivers Month"

“Respite: Care for Caregivers” is the theme for this November, which is National Family Caregivers Month. FamilyMeans extends its deepest appreciation to caregivers…

Caring For Others Is Only Half of A Caregiver’s Role
Sep 13, 2015

Caring For Others Is Only Half of A Caregiver’s Role

It is estimated that 736,000 Minnesotans – or 1 in every 6 people in the state – provide regular care to someone who has a health problem, or some form of long-term illness or disability. This is a…

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