Caregiving
Caregiving is a challenging and emotional role. About one in four U.S. adults take care of a loved one, from bathing to managing medical appointments. And more of us are becoming caregivers.
Starting April 27, we’re focusing on caregiving and aging in stories and conversations in a series we call Caregiving in Connecticut.
Explore our coverage of caregivers and issues surrounding caregiving and aging.
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Ryan Caron King/Connecticut PublicRisk factors include poor circulation and heart disease, which become more common as people age. Older adults also tend to take more medications like diuretics that can be dehydrating. -
Timothy A. Clary/AFP / Getty ImagesAs Earth continues to warm from humans burning fossil fuels, weather extremes are expected to also increase in frequency and intensity. And the health of older adults are vulnerable to these extremes.
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Nearly 85% of the residents of Casa Otoñal in New Haven are Puerto Rican and have access to a network that provides various community services. -
The research will look to identify disparities in care and resources for Parkinson’s patients, caregivers and family members, along with older adults at risk of developing the disease as they age. -
A University of Connecticut economics professor co-authored the study, which appeared this year in the “Journal of Human Resources.” -
The law seeks to get more concrete information about private equity investment in Connecticut's nursing homes, and bars investors from making decisions that would affect the care or safety of patients.
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Oliver Rossi/Getty ImagesMillions of Americans are part of the "sandwich generation," balancing the demands of raising children while caring for aging loved ones. -
Ryan Caron King/Connecticut PublicAs the American population ages, more of us are becoming caregivers. We’re exploring caregiving and aging in a series we’re calling Caregiving in Connecticut.
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Millions of Americans are caregivers for loved ones. We highlight the indispensable work of family caregivers in Connecticut, and explore what experts around the country are calling a “caregiving crisis.” -
Jon Hamilton of NPR’s Science Desk describes new medicines available to people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Plus, learn about the benefits of art therapy and the new law mandating coverage of tests for early detection.
Caregiving Resources
My Place CT connects you to several Connecticut state agencies and materials that support older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.
• Aging and Disability Services
• Department of Social Services
• Health and Human Services
• Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
AARP: Family Caregiver Resources for Connecticut
United Way: 211 Connecticut
My Place CT: National Family Caregiver Support Program
Alzheimer’s Association of Connecticut
211 CT: End-of-life care resources, hospice care