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 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 […]
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 […]
Young Carers’ Voices – International Perspectives – AACY Presenting
A global webinar to mark the Commonwealth Year of Youth, Young Carers Charter, and other important international young carer developments Honored to announce that Connie Siskowski, RN, Ph.D., Founder, and President of AACY & Melinda S. Kavanaugh, Ph.D., MSW, LCSW will jointly present a voice for Caregiving Youth in the US at ‘Young Carers Voices […]
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter MAY 2023
Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter MAY 2023 Review: The AACY Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to succeed, have fun, get needed respite and make new friends while promoting academic and personal growth. Treasure Talk is […]
‘I love sharing my story.’ Caregiving youth honored for helping family members in need
Kari Barnett, South Florida Sun-SentinelMay 11, 2023·| 2 min read “These youth face a different set of challenges.” That was the message WPEC-Ch.12 news anchor Matt Lincoln, emcee of the American Association of Caregiving Youth Champions Breakfast, wanted to convey to the organization’s supporters in attendance. And 13-year-old Ali Enlow, a seventh-grader at Loggers’ Run […]
