By Chance Browning Chief Operations Officer Some people love Landman. Some people love to hate Landman. But whether viewers are tuning in for the West Texas grit, Taylor Sheridan’s signature storytelling, or performances by Billy Bob Thornton, Sam Elliott, Ali Larter, and Demi Moore, Landman has sparked plenty of conversation—especially following the conclusion of [...]

By Jeff Aidikoff, Founder and Managing Attorney, Bedsore.Law Moving a loved one into a nursing home is one of the hardest decisions families make. Even after placement, caregiving and family support does not end, it changes. Family caregivers remain the most important advocates for their loved ones in a long-term care setting. Understanding how [...]

By Aimie Billon Caregiver Action Network Partnerships Consultant Academy Award-Nominated Documentary Explores Devotion and Gratitude in End-of-Life Family Caregiving Apple TV’s Academy Award-nominated Come See Me in the Good Light is a profound celebration of life, joy, and wonder in the face of death, exploring the deepening bond and continued laughter between two partners [...]

Repost from BrainandLife.org Caregivers are wired to put others first. For many, that instinct is so deeply ingrained that tending to their own needs begins to feel indulgent — even selfish. Over time, this mindset can quietly erode a caregiver's health, resilience, and sense of self. A recent feature [...]

In honor of Rare Disease Day (February 28) and Turner Syndrome Awareness Month, Caregiver Action Network's Community Initiatives Director Nichole Goble visited with Leslie, a mom from Southern Maryland who has been caring for her daughter Gracie, now 19, since Gracie was diagnosed with Turner Syndrome at 18 months old. Leslie shares her journey [...]

By Jodi Koehn-Pike Content Development Manager, Caregiver Action Network Netflix’s A Man on the Inside uses the guise of a lighthearted mystery to explore deep, emotionally resonant themes about caregiving, loss, connection, and the ways relationships evolve as we age. Starring Ted Danson as Charles Nieuwendyk, the series centers on a widowed retired professor [...]

In July 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law. Among its many provisions are significant changes to Medicaid: the public health insurance program that millions of family caregivers rely on for their own health coverage — and for the people they care for. Under the new law, many Medicaid [...]

By Chance Browning Chief Operations Officer, Caregiver Action Network ⚠️ SPOILER ALERT: This post discusses key plot points from Heated Rivalry. If you haven’t watched yet and prefer to remain spoiler-free, now’s a good place to pause. Between its steamy romance, emotional depth, and bold portrayal of identity and ambition, Heated Rivalry has become [...]

References What does it mean to help from a distance? If you are caring for someone with cancer who lives more than an hour away, that’s “caring from afar” or helping from a distance. There are a variety of mobile and web apps that ease the burden of family caregivers, and their use [...]

References Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. Know what you need to know as a long-distance caregiver Experienced caregivers recommend that you learn as much as you can about your family member or friend's illness, medicines, [...]