In this episode of our WCNFluencer video podcast, host Christopher MacLellan visits with Max Mayblum the Founder and CEO of Givers. Max started Givers in 2021 after connecting his professional experience in digital health with a personal experience in family caregiving. Passionate about building a sustainable system for care as our loved ones age, Max is a Certified Senior Advisor and his work has landed him on lists such as Fast Company's World Changing Ideas, Forbes' 30 Under 30, and The Holding Co's Care Workforce Innovators. Max lives in New York City and is an avid skier, traveler, and friend.

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Show Notes Summary Max Mayblum from Givers shares his personal caregiving story and the inspiration behind starting Givers. He discusses the challenges caregivers face in accessing resources and support, and how Givers aims to make it easier for caregivers to find assistance. The importance of caregivers in the healthcare system is highlighted, along with the need to bridge the gap between caregivers and available programs. Givers offers a free tool to help caregivers find personalized support recommendations and also hires, supports, and pays family caregivers. The goal is to keep people out of institutional settings and provide better care in the home.

Keywords caregiving, Givers, resources, support, caregivers, healthcare system, programs, assistance, home care

Takeaways *Caregiving is a personal experience for many people, and accessing resources and support can be challenging. *Givers aims to make it easier for caregivers to find assistance and support through their free tool and caregiver employment program. *Caregivers play a crucial role in the healthcare system and should be recognized and supported. *The goal is to keep people out of institutional settings and provide better care in the home.

Titles Supporting Caregivers: Givers' Mission Making Caregiving Easier: The Story of Givers

Sound Bites "Caregiving wasn't even really something that people had talked about." "Caregivers provide $600 billion worth of care per year." "Caregiving itself is not the burden, it's all the other things surrounding it."

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:23 The Impact of COVID-19 on Caregiving 06:21 The Importance of Accessing Services 09:18 The Power of Caregiver Recommendations 12:47 Making Caregiving Easier with Givers 14:50 The Growing Recognition of Caregiving 16:42 Advice for New Caregivers