World Thyroid Day is observed annually on May 25th to raise awareness about thyroid disorders and their impact worldwide. The date was chosen to commemorate the founding of the European Thyroid Association (ETA) in 1965. The day is endorsed by major thyroid organizations like the American Thyroid Association (ATA) and encourages individuals, healthcare professionals, and […]
Caregiving is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumphs they face each day. As the number of caregivers declines, and the number of individuals requiring care in our country increases, the challenges grow. Caregivers require differing types and levels of support. At times, caregiving burdens can seem […]
This is the story of paid and unpaid caregivers navigating the challenges and joys of this deeply meaningful work. Intertwining intimate personal stories with the untold history of caregiving, the documentary, originally aired on PBS, reveals the state and the stakes of care in America today. Join us for this special screening of a powerful […]
Caregiving is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day. As the number of caregivers declines, and the number of individuals requiring care in our country increases, the challenges grow. Caregivers require differing types and levels of support. At times, the burdens of caregiving […]
Caregiving focuses on the personal stories of caregivers—their daily challenges, triumphs, and the growing pressures they face as the need for care rises across the country. While caregivers provide essential support, they often experience a "needs gap" in access to resources, information, and relief. This film explores the realities of modern caregiving and highlights innovative approaches […]
In the U.S., more than 53 million family caregivers are unpaid, providing 34 billion hours of care annually, amounting to an estimated $67 billion in personal lost earnings. As caregiving in America faces the twin pressures of an aging baby boomer generation and rising life expectancy, the United States’ long-term care system threatens to tip […]
Get a sneak peek of Caregiving, a new documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Hear from a leader featured in the film who is creating a new script for male caregivers on screen and in their own lives and work. Speaker: Josh Carter, Rosalynn Carter Institute […]
Screening in New York hosted by the Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center
Our Virtual Viewing Party will allow our Comfort Keepers’ community to interact, learn and support one another while watching “Caregiving”-a co-executively produced documentary from Bradley Cooper and proudly sponsored by Comfort Keepers.
Signed into law in 1964, the Civil Rights Act was a landmark for racial justice, outlawing segregation and workplace discrimination. Its legacy still shapes equity work today.
Gather with us on Wed July 9th at the San Francisco Public Library Main Branch in the Koret Auditorium for Your Call Live: Understanding the Caregiving Crisis.
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