All Posts

To every family caregiver who is home this holiday because your loved one can’t travel, or because this is your first holiday without them… I see you. You are not forgotten. I know you are doing the hard work and making difficult decisions in the best interests of your loved ones. Holidays can feel heavy when caregiving responsibilities make travel impossible or extremely difficult. I remember one holiday when I spent weeks calling dialysis centers to make arrangements so we

There is an old Irish proverb that says, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.”  The more you reflect on it, the more you see how true it really is. In a fast moving world that demands our attention and time, laughter and rest remain two of the most overlooked yet powerful forms of healing.   The Healing Power of Laughter Laughter clears emotional clutter. It loosens our shoulders, opens our lungs, and reminds us that joy is still possible even w

"WASHINGTON—NOVEMBER 18, 2025— The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced a new $2 million Caregiver Artificial Intelligence Prize Competition to support the  1 in 4 Americans  serving as caregivers for older adults and people with disabilities. This initiative through HHS’ Administration for Community Living (ACL) recognizes the millions of caregivers who support aging relatives and loved ones with disabilities. Their compassion and commitment for

Let me tell you something, friends. There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence, some people cheering, some people nervous, and some saying, “We don’t need more AI. We need more connection.” And you know what I say? We need all of it. Caregiving isn’t a one-tool job. It isn’t even a two-tool job. It’s an “I haven’t slept in three days and still need a miracle” job. The Oven vs. The Microwave (Why Tools Matter) I love a warm meal from the oven. But you and I both know

Family caregiving is often described in terms of sacrifice, stress, or exhaustion. But when we step back and invite caregivers into the design process, something powerful happens: we move from problems to solutions. MIT AgeLab recently ran a co-design workshop with family caregivers. Instead of simply asking for feedback, they asked caregivers to  create prototypes  of AI-powered tools they wished existed. The results highlighted two big needs: ·       Empathetic tools to hel

Before it was trending or had a name, I was already microshifting . I learned to rearrange my workday in creative ways so I could be both a reliable employee and a devoted caregiver. Back then, there weren’t many examples to follow or policies in place to make caregiving easier for working professionals. What I had was determination, a strong work ethic, and a deep sense of responsibility to care for my husband during his health challenges; I had to figure out how to make thi

Being a family caregiver is sacred work. It calls on your strength, your time, and your love. But in the middle of all the giving, it’s...

About  11% of U.S. adults aged 45+  report experiencing cognitive decline like memory loss or difficulty concentrating.[1] What's worse...

I remember sitting in a meeting when someone said, “Money isn’t the only thing caregivers care about.” That moment stopped me in my...