Family Support Stories
Family Support Stories exists to amplify the voices and stories of unpaid family caregivers, connect aging and disability networks, and bridge the gap between research, policy, and the lived experiences of families providing support. Check out more, including archived episodes, on fsrtc.ahs.uic.edu. This podcast is created with funding from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research under grant number 90RTGE0006-01-00.
Episodes
This episode explores the real-life impact of respite care for
family caregivers, from the research to the lived experience. Dr. Rebecca Utz, a sociologist at the University of Utah, discusses her work developing the “Time for Living and Caring” (TLC) app, a research-based tool that helps caregivers plan, schedule, and reflect on their respite time. Her findings show that when caregivers intentionally set goals for how to use their ...
Guests Toni Gingerelli (National Alliance for Caregiving) and Amy Robins (PHI) discusses the Together in Care™ Initiative. The initiative aims to improve care outcomes by enhancing the partnership between family caregivers and direct care workers. The discussion highlights the importance of stable care partnerships, the role of care teams, and the potential of self-directed care models. Sharon Costabile then discusses her journey a...
Show Notes Available at fsrtc.ahs.uic.edu/resources/
This episode discusses the challenges faced by unpaid family caregivers, particularly those supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yolanda, the mother of a 40-year-old daughter with IDD, shares her experiences providing full-time care while dealing with her own aging and health issues. Joe Caldwell, a researcher, highlights the critical role...
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