By: Charlene Nadalin, Founding Member of the Caregiver Innovation Council; Founder & CEO of Amintro Amintro began with a single, life-changing conversation I had with my Mom. She told me she didn’t have many friends nearby anymore. She missed the simple joy of connection—spending time with people who understood her, peers who shared the same [...]

By Jodi Koehn-Pike Content Development Manager, Caregiver Action Network Amazon Prime’s The Better Sister is a gripping psychological drama that weaves together the lives of two estranged sisters, Chloe and Nicki—played by Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks—following the murder of Chloe’s husband, Adam. While the story begins as a mystery, it quickly evolves into [...]

When The Pitt premiered earlier this year, it quickly found its audience—not just among fans of medical dramas, but especially with those who’ve walked in the shoes of a family caregiver. Critics praised it for its grounded storytelling and emotional honesty, while viewers connected to its willingness to go deeper than just ER chaos [...]

By: Chance Browning, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Caregiver Action Network As fans of And Just Like That begrudgingly stream the latest (and, according to the showrunner's recent announcement, final) season—many of us hate-watching with one eyebrow permanently raised—the show still manages to serve up some unexpectedly real moments. Among the plotlines drawing attention [...]

Storms (summer and winter), wildfires, heatwaves, flooding, tornados and hurricanes can bring immediate damage to a community—but the lingering effects include foodborne illness. Did you know... food that has been exposed to fire, flood water or a power outage for too long can contain harmful bacteria that make you sick. Knowing how to keep [...]

Star-Studded Cast Brings Visibility to Family Caregiving, PTSD, and Alzheimer’s Disease By Chance Browning and Jodi Koehn-Pike Caregiver Action Network staff Netflix’s critically acclaimed drama Sirens is a haunting, emotionally layered series that explores trauma, caregiving, memory loss, and the enduring bonds—and burdens—of family. The series features an all-star cast, including Meghann Fahy (Drop, [...]

Caregivers who prepare meals for loved ones often have leftovers. To prevent food waste and—more importantly, foodborne illness—follow these food safety and leftovers storage tips. Remember the Two-Hour Rule: Refrigerate perishable items within two hours of coming out of the oven or refrigerator. After two hours, perishable food enters the "Danger Zone" (between 40 °F and 140 °F), [...]

Caregivers play a crucial role in safeguarding the health of their loved ones by ensuring food is safe from foodborne illness and allergens. A food allergy is a potentially serious response to consuming certain foods or food additives. For those who are sensitive, a reaction can occur within minutes or hours, and symptoms can range [...]

The Growing Need for Quality Hospice Care The aging Baby Boomer generation is rapidly increasing the population of Americans aged 65 and older. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, this demographic grew by 34% from 43.1 million in 2012 to 57.8 million in 2022. By 2040, this number is projected to reach 78.3 million, and [...]

Understanding PTSD Through the Lens of Caregiving Caring for a loved one with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an emotional and complex journey. PTSD doesn’t just affect the individual diagnosed with it—it impacts the entire family, especially those in caregiving roles. The Oscar-nominated animated short film In the Shadow of the Cypress offers a [...]