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BRB…currently reminiscing about how *seen* we felt while talking to Claudia Williams — a fierce and focused Archangel, especially when it comes to all things #healthcare transformation. ? Talking about hard and taboo things LITERALLY gives us life. Thanks for “going there” with us.??? #archangelsgonnaarchangel #wingsup #caregiving #caregivers ? HLTH Inc. Andrew Rosenthal Perry Juliano Lisa Suennen Dennis Dailey Jeff Weiss Susannah Fox Corbin P. Alexandra Drane

Looking for a distraction from the endless scroll? (Because, same.) Here’s one we’ve got in mind…taking a moment to LOVE FIERCELY on the ones loving fiercely on everyone else. Why? Because: ? It’s Friday – any day that ends in “y” is a great day to show some love. ? It’s ALSO #NationalCaregiversDay, so DOUBLE the reason to get or gift The Care Badge. ? Psssssst…most people give more than one badge, cuz #caregivers gonna give. https://lnkd.in/gc3JTa_p #thecarebadge #carebadge #archangelsgonnaarchangel #caregiving Alexandra Drane Irene Blackberry Tanya (Tatyana) Schwartz Jennifer O'Brien, MSOD Brenda Labbe, CDP, CMDCP, CRS A/D Susannah Fox Alison Corter Grace Andruszkiewicz Christina Keys Janice Washeleski Adrienne Boissy Amber Slichta Diane O'Connor, MBA, CPHQ Wendy Lynch, Ph.D. Katie Stebbins Paul Rooney Katie Campbell The Joint Commission Boston Senior Home Care Hospice Keys

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People are saying some EXTRAORDINARY things when they gift #thecarebadge. What would you say? Here are some ideas to get you started. Bonus? Friday happens to be #NationalCaregiversDay — of course we think everyday should be #caregivers day. Gift or get the badge. https://lnkd.in/gMK7wjSq #carebadge #jointhemovement cc: ARCHANGELS The Joint Commission Alexandra Drane

For some, #ValentinesDay means hearts and roses. We’ve got another kind of red in mind. Our data shows that nearly 80% of unpaid #caregivers who are ‘in the red’ are lonely. One way to help us all feel less alone? Gift the The Care Badge (it’s free). https://lnkd.in/gGisasn7 Feels good to give, feels great to get. Valentine’s Day bonus: Gift 11 Care Badges and we’ll send you two Care Badge Challenge Coins* (one for you, one to pass along). To each and every one of you out there right now badging others (and hopefully also yourselves): You are our forever Valentines. Thank you for being the ones who do it all for everyone else. Of course, big thanks to our #carebadge main squeeze The Joint Commission. And beaming love out to our launch collaborators who helped get the ball rollin’ — The Alliance of Community Health Plans (ACHP), the American Heart Association, Aging NY, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, Blue Star Families, Care.com, CaringBridge, Hilarity for Charity (HFC), the Massachusetts Caregiver Coalition - The Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development (EOLWD), NewCourtland , New York State Office for the Aging, and Northwell Health. #thecarebadge #caregiving #jointhemovement Alexandra Drane *Up to the first 100 people.

How do we feel about the #holidays? Like a Facebook relationship status circa 2010, it’s complicated. ? Only 1 in 4 of us are excited about them. And for those of us ‘in the red’? Over 80% are expecting the holidays to be emotionally intense. ? Since it's the holidays... ? ? Get your score to see its impact on you. archangelscii.me/4iMgZCt ? Gift The Care Badge to help others. bit.ly/4iRX8C8 #caregivers #caregiving #dataforgood #ArchangelsGonnaArchangel Alexandra Drane

Unpaid #caregivers are a masterclass in figuring it all out. And while we should be adding those ‘figure it out’ skills to our resumes (The Care Badge anyone?) — one thing we’re trying to get dialed? Coping with the intensity of it all. ? The insomnia. The family disagreements. The self-medicating. There’s no clear ‘how to deal’ playbook. ? What IS clear from our latest findings with the COPE Initiative and Monash University: while we may worry/feel/think we’re alone when it comes to self-medicating and #caregiving, a lot of us are doing it (especially #sandwichgeneration...to the tune of 7x more than folks not in a caregiving role). ???? Reach out if you want to know more about how our intensity insights can be used to create impact for these gorgeous souls all year-round. ? Check out the study here:?archangelscii.me/4gjDehF And…take a moment to help us thank these swoon-worthy superstars of actionable #data.????Prerna V. Mark é. Czeisler, Alexandra Drane, Shantha Wilson Rajaratnam, Lara (Lace) DePadilla, Stuart Quan, Elizabeth Rohan, Stephanie Melillo, Sarah Stephens Winnay, Rashon Lane, Charles Czeisler, #JenniferMatjasko, #MarkHoward, #MatthewWeaver, #RebeccaRobbins, and #ChiragPatel. ?? #research #substanceabuse #mentalhealth

The holidays can be intense in some good…and not-so good ways. ? We got to experience the best kind at this week’s What’s Next #LongevityInnovation Summit — sharing a room with the ‘all in / full out’ kind of champions taking care of our nation’s #caregivers. ? We also got to gift some of those champions their own The Care Badge medallions (think of it like a #carebadge challenge coin). Here’s looking at you Mary Furlong (the heart, soul, and brains of the Summit) as well as Rebecca Preve and Greg Olsen. ? Know a #caregiver or someone championing for them? You can gift #thecarebadge, too. ?? bit.ly/3D42Lwr

At EmpathyTech Philadelphia, hosted by Pletly and NewCourtland , Alexandra Drane, CEO and co-founder of ARCHANGELS, delivered a keynote that underscored the urgent need to address the challenges faced by unpaid caregivers. Her message highlighted the profound mental health impacts caregivers endure, including anxiety, depression, and the unique pressures faced by the “sandwich generation” who care for both children and aging parents. Alexandra emphasized the necessity of self-care for caregivers, not as a luxury but as a critical component of their ability to care for others. She highlighted the power of community as a source of strength and connection, encouraging caregivers to seek out support and understanding. Technology, she explained, holds immense potential to help caregivers manage their responsibilities more effectively and maintain vital connections. Her message was clear: as a society, we must prioritize caregivers. Recognizing their invaluable contributions and ensuring they have the resources and support they need is essential for the well-being of families and communities everywhere. ?? Watch the full session here: https://lnkd.in/dYQrQgvg

Wanna sneak peek of what Alexandra Drane and Rebecca Preve of Aging NY are chatting about at today’s What's Next #LongevityInnovation Summit? Check out their recent conversation on the #WhoCaresPod. ?? Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. https://lnkd.in/gc98xsXV What's Next Longevity Events #caregiving #sandwichgeneration #archangelsgonnaarchangel