How Can I Afford Long-Term Care? How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 4

December 5, 2024 — What happens if you, or a loved one, are not able to do things that keep you healthy, active and safe? Becoming disabled or having less ability to do certain things can happen to anyone at any age. Accidents or a chronic illness may result in a situation where you may have difficulty with “activities... Read More

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 2: Job Flexibility

August 27, 2024 — Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. In addition to taking on the costs of caring for a close friend or family member, caregiving makes it difficult to work at a full time job. Caregivers may struggle to stay employed and be financially stable. This resource discusses job flexibility and possible options for getting... Read More

How to Afford Family Caregiving, Part 3: Offset Some Costs of Caregiving

August 23, 2024 — Being a family caregiver can be financially stressful. In addition to taking on the costs of caring for a close friend or family member, caregiving may make it difficult to work at a full time job. Caregivers may struggle to stay employed and be financially stable. This tip sheet is Part 3 of a series... Read More

Kinship Caregiving

July 11, 2024 — Relatives raising the child(ren) of a family member (Kinship Families) Kinship families are families in which children live with and are being raised by grandparents, other extended family members, or other adults with whom they have a close family-like relationship such as close family friends. Many kinship caregivers don’t necessarily think of themselves that way–it’s... Read More