In this episode Dr. Lakelyn will address the question: “Am I really a caregiver?” The answer might surprise you! Odds are, you probably are but don’t know it. For example: if you’re picking up your mom’s meds or going along to her doctor’s appointments, you’re a caregiver.

Episode highlights include:

- Identifying as a caregiver and why it’s important

- Prevalence of caregivers in the US today and language associated with caregiving

- Three common types of caregivers

Helpful links from this episode:

- Sandwich Generation resources: www.HomeInstead.com/sandwichgen  

- Caregiving in the U.S. 2020 Report

- HFC (Hilarity for Charity)

- State of the Union - April 18, 2023

- Article: Suddenly You’re a Caregiver. Now What?

To learn more about this podcast and to subscribe to our caregiving newsletters visit ⁠www.homeinstead.com/caregiverchats⁠. Share your thoughts, experiences and ideas by emailing Dr. Lakelyn at ⁠[email protected]⁠.

00:00 - Open

00:14 - Intro

01:28 - What is caregiving?

04:41 - Caregiving stats

13:34 - A word from our sponsor

14:00 - 3 types of caregivers

21:23 - Outro