CELEBRATING CULTURES

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Caregiving-Past & Present

By National Family Caregivers Association

In this day and age, caregiving is a social issue. It is of concern to policy makers and politicians at the federal, state and local levels, employers, insurers, and health care providers. Of course families have always taken care of their ill or disabled loved ones. Neighbors helped neighbors if they didn't have family around, and even communities helped care for the ill among them, but the nature of caregiving has changed radically. Read more

 

Cultural Traditions & Respect for Elders

By Justin Buchbinder

Approximately 54.4 million people in the United States provide care for a loved one. These family caregivers often do not identify themselves as caregivers. Read more

 

Honoring Native American Caregivers

By John Lowe, R.N., Ph.D. and Anno Nakai, M.A.

Traditional Native American community values help make caregiving very special. Caregiving is seen as a journey toward wisdom that provides an opportunity to develop a deep and trusting connection to our elders. It also bestows on us the honor of learning about life through the strengths and experiences of our ancestors. Read more

 

Is There an Eldercare Stigma?

By LeAnn Thieman

Is there a stigma about caring for the elderly? Are family members hesitant to tell their bosses, friends or neighbors about their roles as caregivers? Read more

 

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