Male Caregiving … Caring As a Man

When talking of caregivers we often think of women. While many times the caregiving duties fall on the shoulders of a woman there are also many men who have stepped up to the plate. They care for spouses, parents, and others they love. Today Kim Hegwood has a conversation with a male caregiver, Eddie Orum about this topic. Male Caregiving … Caring Like a Man Talking Points: 1. How many males are currently caregivers in the US? 2. When did you become a caregiver? 3. What do you find that is different for men as caregivers? 4. What additional research is needed to support male caregivers? 5. Is there a need for a male-only support group? Bio: Eddie Orum is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Downtown in the department of Urban Education. He is a retired High School Principal, has worked in areas to support homeless children in the State of Texas, a school racial equity facilitator, has been a school board trainer for the Texas Association of School Boards, and is currently a community activist for the Houston 5th Ward and the Denver Harbor community. Eddie is also a caregiver for his aunt and his mother and is currently a volunteer for AARP. Reach out to Eddie Orum Telephone: (214) 458-6786 Email: [email protected] www.discoveringu.info ______________________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://hegwoodgroup.com Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-ZaoTAWChvaz-HEFQcdcbQ