Community Statement on COVID-19

Community Statement on COVID-19

A PDF version of this letter can be found on the National Alliance for Caregiving website. SUPPORT FAMILY CAREGIVERS The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has magnified what we’ve known all along – our institutions are not prepared to support family caregivers. We write to...
COVID-19: We Must Care for Older Adults’ Mental Health

COVID-19: We Must Care for Older Adults’ Mental Health

by Christine Moutier, Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. This article originally appeared on the AFSP Lifesaver Blog. No matter your age, mental health and well-being are influenced by numerous factors and are susceptible to change....
LGBTQ Bereaved Spouses Seek Solace

LGBTQ Bereaved Spouses Seek Solace

by Kevyn Burger. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. After surviving a heart attack and a cancer diagnosis, Carol Riddell feared being kept alive by machines more than she feared death itself. The retired teacher had made her end-of-life wishes clear to...