What it Means to Care in America: Real
People. Real Stories. Real Life.
DURHAM,
N.C., Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor
of National Family Caregivers Month, Certification
for Long-Term Care (CLTC) has launched an inspiring new video
series, "What it Means to Care in America: Real People. Real
Stories. Real Life."
The videos feature personal journeys of five caregivers, each
offering a glimpse into the emotional, financial, and personal
challenges they face while caring for loved ones.
53 million Americans selflessly provide care for aging
parents, spouses, children with disabilities, or other family
members in need.
"We want to shine a spotlight on their dedication and the
realities of caregiving in America," said CLTC Executive Director,
Amber Pate. "We're giving a voice to
those who know the experience best. The stories shared in this
series reflect the resilience, sacrifices, and emotional toll
caregivers endure daily."
Stories include:
- Diana speaks candidly about the emotional burden she
carries as a sandwich generation caregiver. Her story sheds light
on the feelings of isolation, grief, and exhaustion that many
caregivers experience while balancing their emotional well-being
with the needs of their loved ones.
- Lionel discusses the significant financial burden
caregiving has placed on his life. From medical expenses to time
away from work, he highlights the often-overlooked costs associated
with providing care, and how it can impact care options and
financial stability.
- Savy delves into the struggle she faced with "caregiver
burnout," and the toll constant caregiving without respite can take
on physical and mental health.
- Lamont discusses the personal sacrifices that often come
with caregiving, and how he was forced to put his career
aspirations on hold, for 30 years, to care for his mother.
- Anne opens up about the emotional toll caregiving has on
families and how it can tear them apart, exposing the stress and
tension caregiving responsibilities can inflict on the family
dynamic.
"Caregivers are the unsung heroes of our society," said Pate.
"This series is not just about sharing stories, but about
acknowledging the challenges that millions of caregivers face.
Through these personal accounts, we aim to build awareness, inspire
support for caregivers, and instill the need for all of us to plan
for long-term care; the consequences are too great, not to have a
plan."
To view the video series, click here.
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SOURCE Certification For Long-Term Care (CLTC)
