In this week’s Lawmakers Huddle, GPB’s Donna Lowry talks with a state senator who called for a study committee on improving family caregiver services — after navigating the struggles of caring for his ailing father.
Two Georgia residents will serve two-year terms on the Alzheimer’s Association’s National Early-Stage Advisory Group (ESAG). They hope sharing their personal experiences will raise awareness about living with dementia.
In the wake of actor Gene Hackman’s death, Family Hospice and the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are reminding people to regularly check in on loved ones living with dementia.
A new documentary on PBS shows what it's like to care for adult family members and recounts the history of caregiving policy in the U.S., revealing why those caring for family are often on their own.
Medicaid helps pay for the services seniors can no longer do for themselves. Proposed cuts target federal spending for the program, worrying providers of caregiving services.
'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.
Women without access to health care — including mental health care — are more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues, including substance misuse and suicide.
During its annual Mental Health Forum the Carter Center addressed the toll that caregiving can have on mental health. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is now partnered with the Carter Center’s mental health program to address those needs.
