Caregiving with Compassion: Creating the Care Economy We Need

We want to shine a light on the commitment and dedication of the more than 44 million family caregivers who take care of loved ones, providing 4.7 million dollars’ worth of care every year.  A family caregiver is defined as an individual who cares for a loved one with a short-term or long-term disability or illness. Also known as an informal or unpaid caregiver, they provide invaluable care to those who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular basis. On October 3rd, AgeGuide hosted its first Aging Summit, where we created a space for meaningful conversations around age, longevity, and inclusive communities. On this episode, the “Creating The Care Economy We Need” panelist will explore how we can support informal and paid caregivers and grow this important sector of the Aging Community. The panel included Marla Fronczak AgeGuide’s CEO,  Paula Basta the Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, Philippe Largent the State Director of AARP Illinois, Amy Brennan who is the Executive Director of the Illinois Family Caregiver Coalition and Katie Fielmann, the owner of Comfort Keepers. Let’s listen in Marla Fronczak, AgeGuide’s CEO, Kicks off the event. Facebook: facebook.com/AgeGuideTwitter: twitter.com/AgeGuide Instagram: instagram.com/theageguidepodcastPodcast: ageguide.org/the-age-guide-podcastWebsite: ageguide.org