In this episode we speak with Dr. Aaron Blight, Ed.D., about the importance of supporting our family caregivers.

Dr. Blight is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. His book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative, received a 2020 Best Indie Book Award, a 2021 IPPY Award, and a 2022 Mom’s Choice Award. The founder of Caregiving Kinetics, Dr. Blight has served as a family caregiver, home care company owner, caregiving scholar, and policy leader at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. His doctoral degree is from George Washington University, and he is an Adjunct Professor of Public Health at Shenandoah University. Dr. Blight is an honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association and serves on the advisory boards of Seniors First as well as the Duet Meaning & Hope Institute.

Learning points:

1. Why is self-care for caregivers so important for developing resilience?

2. How does a family member learn to fulfil the caregiver role for a loved one?

3. What is the value of caregiver support group?

4. What are some unexpected rewards that come from caregiving?

Social Media Handles/Website Address

Website: www.caregivingkinetics.com

https://caregivingkinetics.com/for-event-planning-professionals

https://www.facebook.com/AaronBlightAuthor

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7f21SzAQvH4uJTfvrsn8w

https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronblight/

https://twitter.com/aaronblight