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What does "care" look like to you ⁉️ It’s the warmth of a helping hand, the comfort of knowing someone is there, and the courage to dream, even when the odds feel overwhelming. For millions, "care" isn’t just kindness—it’s survival. It’s the bridge between despair and hope, between surviving and thriving. Now, imagine a world where care knows no boundaries—where every child, every family, every individual feels seen, supported, and empowered. How much #brighter would our world shine? How many #futures would be rewritten with love? How much more #Joy would ripple across the globe? Together, we can make this vision a reality. Let’s redefine what care means—for everyone, everywhere: 👇 https://lnkd.in/dEjDPNuy #BloomingWorldInternational #BWI #CareForAll 

I used to like the phrase "we're like a family" when I talked about where I worked or when I was interviewing with a company. That was before I had a family of my own. That was before I was a caregiver. That was before I got laid off twice in 2023. Work is not your family. When it comes down to dollars and cents, productivity and profits, you are a line item. Last I checked, family members aren't line items. They're not expendable assets. Are colleagues your teammates? Absolutely. Are they your mentors? Sometimes. Do they occasionally become friends? Of course, they do. But the company itself isn't any of these things. It's the people. I saw Nelson Sacco-Thomas' post earlier today about how your business isn't your baby. This is also very true. Starting your own company won't solve these issues, but all founders and business leaders are in the position of defining culture. Company culture doesn't equate to family. Let's not insult those for whom we would do anything. Instead, let's build company cultures that enable and support us to be the family members we aspire to be. #caregivers #caregiving #leadership #entrepreneur #startuplife #caregiversupport #workisnotfamily #dementiacaregiver #dementia #cancersupport #workculture #parkinsons #ALS #longtermcare #eldercare

𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞—𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞! 🤗💪❤️ As caregivers, it’s so easy to become absorbed in the daily responsibilities of looking after a loved one, but we can’t forget that caring for ourselves is just as important. 🌟❤️ Staying connected with others—whether it’s friends, family, or fellow caregivers—plays a huge role in maintaining our emotional well-being. 🤗💬  𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐧, 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞; 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮'𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡. 🌈👥 Sometimes, reaching out for a chat, sharing your struggles, or even just listening can lift a huge weight. 🗨️💪 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐲, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 🙌💖 You are never alone on this journey, and leaning on each other makes us stronger. 💞✨ 𝐒𝐨 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭—𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞. 🤝🌼 #CaregiverSupport #StayConnected #SelfCareForCaregivers #StrongerTogether #YouAreNotAlone #CaregiverCommunity #MentalHealthMatters #CaregiverLife #SupportNetwork #EmotionalWellbeing #YouAreLoved #FindYourTribe #CaregiversUnite #CompassionateCare #HealingTogether #SelfCareMatters #CommunitySupport #ResilientCaregivers #TogetherWeCan #CaregiverJourney

🌟 Did You Know? 🌟 There’s an incredible resource many don’t know about! VirginiaNavigator is a nonprofit dedicated to connecting veterans, older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers to vital resources—free of charge. 💡 What They Offer: 🌐 Trusted websites: VeteransNavigator.org, SeniorNavigator.org, and disAbilityNavigator.org ✅ Directory of 27,000+ programs and services ✅ Expert advice via "Ask an Expert" and live chat ✅ Tools like the Caregiver Tech Tool Finder We’re thrilled to spotlight VirginiaNavigator in this year’s Heroes Caring for Heroes podcast series. Thank you for empowering caregivers and families every day! 📢 Bookmark this amazing resource and share it with someone who might need it! #VirginiaNavigator #CaregivingSupport #VeteranCaregivers #HeroesCaringForHeroes #FamilyCaregivers

The Vision of SouleConnection SouleConnection isn’t just a website. It’s a bridge—a place where parents, caregivers, and families from all walks of life can find support tailored to their unique journeys. It celebrates the diversity of parenting by embracing cultural wisdom, emotional resilience, and the universal desire to nurture strong family bonds. Imagine a space where a new mother in rural India learns tips for storytelling traditions to teach values, or where a father in Canada discovers techniques to communicate with his teenager more effectively. Envision a platform where grandparents reconnect with their grandchildren through shared activities, or a caregiver finds solace in a community of support. SouleConnection is all of this and more—a beacon of light for those navigating the uncharted waters of parenting and caregiving.

One question we have been asked recently is, why the change? Our journey at Adopt4Life has been about building a community for parents and caregivers, regardless of how their families came together. Through community feedback, discussions with other organizations and learning from those with first hand lived experience, we've came to understand that our name, Adopt4Life, may unintentionally exclude some from feeling fully represented in our community, especially those who formed their families by other permanency journeys other than adoption. With the support of several communities, key stakeholders and more we knew it was time for a change! Our new identity better captures the diverse experiences of kinship, customary care, adoption, and families facing complex needs. Join us as we embrace this evolution, recognizing the interconnectedness of all family stories. #interwovenconnections #whythechange #adoptoin #kinship #customarycare

At Grayce, we understand that caring for a loved one or self is a deeply personal journey, one that can be overwhelming without the right support. During a recent fireside chat, Larissa Gaston, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at Exabeam and a valued Grayce member, shared how our platform has made a difference in her life: "In terms of the services that can help, I was personally like WOW—this is great. The big benefit is you can use Grayce to outsource those things that take time away from your own headspace and focus at work or focus on actual caregiving." Larissa’s experience highlights the power of family care support. Grayce helps ease the burden by providing caregivers with access to highly trained experts and a wide range of services. This support allows employees to maintain their focus at work and on what truly matters—caring for their loved ones. Discover how Grayce equips employees to solve their most pressing care challenges, keeping them focused on the job they were meant for. Whatever care needs may arise —Grayce has your employees covered with the world’s first complete family care solution: https://lnkd.in/gQHhjkVQ? #Grayce #Caregiving #EmployeeWellbeing

The Power of Caregiving: How Acts of Service Unite Families and Nations I recently came across a thought-provoking commentary that deeply resonated with me, especially in our fast-paced and often fragmented world. The piece discussed outspoken figures like JD Vance who have shared their experiences with caregiving, emphasizing the critical role individuals play in nurturing families and communities in ways that foster societal stability. Whether it's tending to loved ones, providing emotional support, or maintaining stability during times of crisis, caregivers are the backbone of our social fabric. Their impact extends beyond personal relationships, reaching into broader societal health and even national stability. Vance personal experiences with caregiving serve as a powerful reminder that sometimes our most significant contributions are not made at the forefront of boardrooms or under the public eye, but rather through quiet service and sacrifice within our own families and communities. Caregivers may not always receive accolades, but their work shapes future generations and strengthens the foundation upon which societies are built. I believe it's imperative that we don't overlook this fundamental truth. In the workplace, in leadership, and in the political arena, we should strive to create environments that recognize and support the caregivers who make us who we are, whether they are in our homes or in our professional networks. It's a moral imperative and a form of civic engagement. As we strive for progress, let us remember that true strength lies in how we treat those closest to us and how we cultivate and uplift those who care for others. #Caregiving #FamilyFirst #CommunityStrength #Leadership #SocialGood #WorkplaceWellbeing #CivicDuty #SupportCaregivers #EmpathyInLeadership #SocialResponsibility

Episode 313 (Please Subscribe) - All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Katie Kristofic founder of The Carefullist back as guest to the show. About Katie Kristofic: An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies. She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family. About The Carefullist: Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began. As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it. We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change. Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else’s “person”, deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely. We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before. #care #caregiving #caregivers #caregiver #help #resources #podcasts #seniorcare #dementia #dementiaawareness #alzheimersawareness #alzheimer #alzheimers #respite #share #health #healthcare #healthawareness #caregivingtips #tips

For Kinship Care Month, we wanted to share a video from the course "Critical Partners for Permanency" on FosteringNC.org. In this video, you'll hear an inspiring story from kinship caregiver Genia as she shares what it takes to be an effective kinship caregiver. Use this link to watch the video: https://lnkd.in/esvPtu97 You can find Critical Partners for Permanency and more on FosteringNC under the "Kinship Care" tab. #KinshipCareMonth #kinshipcare