Grand Caregivers: Lessons Learned While Caring for Grandparents
With the increase in multi-generational families, grandchildren play a more prominent role in caring for grandma and grandpa By Paul Wynn | September 15, 2023 https://www.nextavenue.org/grand-caregivers-caring-for-grandparents/ “Caregiving at All Ages How grandchildren care for grandparents varies considerably based on age and ability – and whether a parent is involved in caring for grandma and grandpa. […]
AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter August 2023
Read the latest AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter for August 2023 to learn about our recent activities, recaps & updates, news, and more! Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. We use the term “treasure” in Treasure […]
WPTV News – FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast ‘Fun gameshow fundraiser tonight in Boca for youth caregivers’
WPTV News – FL Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast There are caregivers who are asked to take care of loved ones early on in life. American Association of Caregiving Youth helps family members with chronic illness, disability, mental health condition, or frailty due to aging. This morning, T.A. Walker is shining a light on their […]
AACY Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter July 2023
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter JULY 2023: Review of June Caregiving Youth Program (CYP) activities, recaps & updates, news, and more! Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. We use the term “treasure” to let those in our […]
TEDx talk by Feylyn Lewis, PhD, AACY National Advisory Council Member
Watch this powerful TEDx talk by Feylyn Lewis, PhD, a former Caregiving Youth and member of the AACY National Advisory Council. She shares her story of growing up as a caregiver for her disabled mother and the challenges she faced. https://youtu.be/6EPCFyeUElk This talk is an important reminder that we need to do more to support youth caregivers […]
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Stakeholder Newsletter | July 2023
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AACY and Generation S.O.S. Partner to Bring Substance Misuse Awareness and Prevention Programs to Teens in Boca Raton
More than 60 teens gathered in Boca Raton to hear the story of guest speaker Naim Cephas, who overcame substance misuse and other obstacles to regain his life. The event was a partnership between AACY, which provides support for people ages 18 and under who provide care to a family member, and Generation S.O.S., a […]
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter June 2023
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter JUNE 2023: Review of June Caregiving Youth Program (CYP) activities, recaps & updates, news, and more! Treasure Talk is a monthly newsletter for and about the young people in the AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) and all supporters of Caregiving Youth. We use the term “treasure” to let those in […]
Connie Siskowski, President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, discusses youth caregivers.
“Connie Siskowski, President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, discusses youth caregivers. Her program recognizes and supports young people who are caregivers. Hosted by: Lisa Tschudi, CEO, Two Squared Media Productions, LLC” To listen:https://podfollow.com/1650841876/episode/2be1f1fb6fb0017ffb7cad0c35f4b45b356cbaa0/view
American Association of Caregiving Youth Day
At the Board of County Commissioners meeting on June 6, 2023, Vice Mayor Sachs presented a proclamation declaring June 6, 2023, as American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) Day. Caregiving youth assist family members who are chronically ill, injured, elderly or disabled. Helping to reduce the stress on caregiving youth includes a variety of services […]
