The Crushing Financial Burden of Aging at Home Families face soaring costs and mounting pressures in taking care of their loved ones. ‘I never feel truly free.’ Americans want to grow old in their own homes. But pursuing that dream has gotten harder, and is putting huge financial and emotional strains on families. In Nebraska, […] The post From The Wall Street Journal: The Crushing Financial Burden of Aging at Home appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

On Thursday, June 6, 2024, CaringOn celebrated its 10th Anniversary with caregivers and supporters at a lovely event hosted by Laura and Mike Hartman in their beautiful home.  The evening honored our late Co-Founder Judy Davanzo and featured a one-of-a-kind art auction that raised money for CaringOn. It also highlighted beautiful tributes to caregivers by grateful patients and their family members who thanked CaringOn for their special gifts of respite. We are so appreciative of the many friends who continue to support our cause of caring for caregivers and vow to continue for years to co ..read more

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that Peter Howe passed away suddenly last week from a heart attack. We just honored Peter at the CaringOn 10th anniversary event on June 6th. Pictured here (below) is Peter with his sister Jeannie speaking about how much her brother meant to his family for taking such good care of their sister Liz who suffered from Parkinson’s disease and dementia. His care for her and for everyone he touched made Peter a very special man. He was looking forward to enjoying his CaringOn gift of a round of golf and an overnight stay at the Inn at Perry Cabin. His ..read more

How to Care for Yourself as a Caregiver Forget yoga or weekend escapes. There are more realistic tools to put in place, experts say. Once a quarter, Bich Le, 52, travels from her home outside of Minneapolis to St. Augustine, Fla., where she moves into her father’s guest room for three weeks. The health care executive is one of five siblings who take turns caring for their widowed 90-year-old father, who has lung cancer and requires constant assistance. While she’s in Florida this month, she will miss her daughter’s final high school prom; she missed it last year, too, due to her caregiving dut ..read more

Janna Jones and her husband Doug Jones enjoy a Tim Allen stand-up show and some gambling at Harrah’s Resort & Casino in southern California.  Janna is undergoing treatment for melanoma and wanted to thank her husband Doug for taking such good care of her despite his stressful job and frequent business trips.   The post From Janna Jones to Doug Jones appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

Peter Howe is the third in a family of six brothers and sisters. Over the years, he has helped take care of many people from his Buddhist community and also supported his eldest brother Hank during his decline. Upon the death of her husband, Pete stepped in to care for his sister Liz who is struggling with dementia and Parkinson’s disease and mainly confined to a wheelchair.  Peter arranges all her medical care and moved her twice during the pandemic.  He has lived a life devoted to service and now his family wants to thank him for all he’s done for others, especially their sister Li ..read more

Sarah Z., in her battle against Stage 3 breast cancer, surprised her husband, Neil Z., with a heartfelt gift from CaringOn. Neil has been a steadfast source of care for Sarah and their four children throughout her cancer journey. Prior to Sarah’s upcoming chemotherapy session, both Sarah and CaringOn sought to provide Neil with a well-deserved respite, arranging a stay for him at the tranquil Hummingbird Inn in Easton, MD. Here are glimpses from their rejuvenating retreat! The post Trip Update from Sarah Z. to Neil Z. appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

Stacy Hamill nominated Joy Hairston for a CaringOn gift because she took such good care of Meghan Tillery. Meghan is a 40 year old breast cancer survivor who developed spinal issues and is now confined to a wheelchair. Joy has eight children and has a full-time job but also takes care of Meghan. CaringOn gave Joy a chance to experience some “joy” of her own with a membership to the Virginia Beach Aquarium for herself and her family. Joy has a chance to escape any day this year to enjoy the wonders beneath of the sea. The post From Stacy Hamill to Joy Hairston appeared first on CaringOn ..read more

Stacy Hamill nominated Joy Hairston for a CaringOn gift because she took such good care of Meghan Tillery whom she met her while working for Meghan’s doctor. Meghan is a 40 year old breast cancer survivor who developed spinal issues and is now confined to a wheelchair. Joy has eight children and has a full-time job but also takes care of Meghan. CaringOn gave Joy a chance to experience some “joy” of her own with a membership to the Virginia Beach Aquarium for herself and her family. Joy has a chance to escape any day this year to enjoy the wonders beneath of the sea. The post From Stacy Hamil ..read more

In this beautiful video, Sarah Zsak, who has Stage 3 breast cancer, is giving her husband, Neil Zsak, a surprise gift from CaringOn. Neil has provided constant care for Sarah and their four kids as Sarah continues to battle cancer. Before undergoing her next round of chemo, CaringOn and Sarah wanted to give Neil a break with a stay at the Hummingbird Inn in Easton, MD. The post Video: Sarah Zsak to Neil Zsak appeared first on CaringOn ..read more