Family Support Stories

Auteur(s): Family Support Research and Training Center
  • Résumé

  • 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.
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  • The Family Support Crisis
    Feb 13 2025

    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 of family caregivers, noting there support needs for family caregivers is increasing due to an aging population and a direct care workforce crisis. Solutions discussed include expanding self-direction in care, improving respite care, and the RAISE Family Caregiver Council's national strategy to support caregivers.

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    37 min

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