Together in Care™

Guests Toni Gingerelli (National Alliance for Caregiving) and Amy Robins (PHI) discusses the Together in Care™ Initiative. The initiative aims to improve care outcomes by enhancing the partnership between family caregivers and direct care workers. The discussion highlights the importance of stable care partnerships, the role of care teams, and the potential of self-directed care models. Sharon Costabile then discusses her journey as a caregiver for her daughter Rachel, who has Down Syndrome, and the challenges and successes of building a care team. Sharon advocates for better support systems for families, and family caregivers having a “seat at the table” in policy decisions.