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September 5, 2025 | Dr. Connie Siskowski Interviewed on The Net Result Podcast
The Net Result spotlighted Caregiving Youth in an in-depth conversation with Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, Founder and President of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY). The episode, “Young Hearts, Big Impact: Youth in Senior Living,” explores how children and teens who provide care at home mirror adult family caregivers and what this means for senior living and the future workforce.
Interview Highlights
- Scope and definition of Caregiving Youth, with a conservative estimate exceeding 6 million children in the U.S.
- The breadth of responsibilities performed by youth, from ADLs to IADLs, including medication management and suctioning in complex cases.
- AACY’s school-based model beginning in sixth grade, combining skills-building groups, home visits, tutoring, and respite to reduce isolation and support learning.
- Pathways from early support to health care careers, and how recognition and training can strengthen the senior care workforce.
- Policy gaps and opportunities to include Caregiving Youth in caregiver assessments, curricula, and state task forces, noting contrasts with the UK, Australia, and Canada.
- Local impact in Palm Beach County, where AACY supported 700 Caregiving Youth in the past year.
Listen to the episode: https://youtu.be/tfcaZ-3iUCQ?si=MfEtxYkN-wH0EAj5
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Benjamin Smith
Host of The Net Result podcast. Partners with senior living communities to maintain 100% occupancy and grow waitlists.