Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

?? Don’t miss this insightful discussion! Today, March 27 @ 12:20 PM CST Is caregiving a global or a local issue? Is this a technical issue of global health for advice, or are we all impacted? Paurvi Bhatt, MPH, Interim CEO of RCI, will be speaking at the Global Health Symposium TODAY on the panel: "Enhanced Approaches to Global Health Programs: Amplifying Unique and Local Perspectives for Impactful Interventions." In this conversation, Paurvi will highlight: ?? Reimagining Distance: The role of local community dynamics in global health solutions ?? Care Closer to the Doorstep: How caregiving shifts between home, community, and clinical settings ?? The Economics of Care: Addressing fair wages, job departure, and the financial impact, household tradeoffs of family caregiving - including leaders of global health who are caregivers ?? Rosalynn Carter’s Visionary Leadership: How seeing, hearing and supporting caregivers shapes sustainable healthcare models Caregiving is the foundation of global health, yet its challenges are often overlooked. Join us as we explore how local perspectives drive sustainable solutions and create lasting change. #RCICaregivers #GlobalHealth #GHS2025 #CareCloserToHome #RosalynnCarter #HealthInnovation #FamilyCaregiving Texas Biomedical Research Institute

Executive Producer Bradley Cooper brings Caregiving, a powerful new documentary, to PBS on June 24—with streaming available May 27! Narrated by Uzo Aduba, this film sheds light on the realities of caregiving in America, featuring inspiring personal stories and the urgent challenges faced by millions of unpaid and professional caregivers. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter and Josh Carter, lifelong leaders and advocates for caregivers, make special appearances in the film, sharing their invaluable insights and experiences. Rosalynn Carter’s work through the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers has paved the way for greater awareness and support for those providing care. Her grandson, Josh Carter, continues this legacy, sharing his own story and vision for the vital role family caregivers play in the future of health and well-being. ??? Watch a clip here: https://lnkd.in/gYtcAmVV Join the conversation and share your story using #ShareYourCaregivingStory and #CaregivingPBS. Learn more about the film here: https://lnkd.in/ebe2B2qQ #WellBeings #PBS #CaregivingFilm #BradleyCooper #UzoAduba #RosalynnCarter #FamilyCaregiving #Documentary #CaregivingMatters

Caregiver Profiles??Focus: Working on Recovery, Toward Independence Treatment is done, and caregivers are not! This transition takes focused attention, time, care, flexibility, patience. Caregiving doesn’t stop when treatment ends—supporting one’s recovery and journey toward independence is its own challenge. In our fifth of ten Caregiver Profiles, recovery to independence is a crucial transition, that when done with care, leads to so much more quality of life. Caregivers play a vital role in helping care recipients regain independence, from managing follow-up care to providing emotional and practical support. But while the focus is on recovery, caregivers often struggle with finding their own balance—navigating changing roles, expectations, and the uncertainty of what comes next. At RCI, we recognize that caregiving evolves. Our Caregiver Profiles? highlight the unique challenges at every stage, ensuring that caregivers working toward recovery. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gq-Za-3Y #CaregiverProfiles #ShiftingtheParadigm

Healthcare innovations do no good if people don't trust them. At #TxBiomedGHS 2025, leading experts will explore ways to improve #healthcare and #globalhealth programs in collaboration with communities. Join us March 27-28 in #SATX or Virtually: https://bit.ly/TxBiomedGHS Edward Kelley; Jennifer Sharpe Potter; Jamo Rubin, MD; Shelley Cole; Paurvi Bhatt, MPH; Julie Gerberding; Peter M. Loomer; Amelie Ramirez; UT Health San Antonio

Frontiers In 2025 thee journal group Frontiers is publishing research targeting public health, bereavement, and communities. These papers will provide the needed evidence basis for support of bereaved families and communities by AHRQ protocols. Lauren Breen Clare Killikelly Paurvi Bhatt, MPH

Rural Caregivers… We see you! Believe us, we understand... In our work, we see there are more of you, with fewer resources for help at home, and when you are reached, you excel in learning and confidence! Need some data? Here it is Family caregivers in rural areas face unique challenges, with 21.5% higher caregiving prevalence than urban areas and 35% fewer home health aides. In RCI’s long standing work to support caregivers—17.6% of family caregivers assist live in rural communities, slightly above the 16.7% U.S. rural population. Our own data reveals that rural participants in RCI programs report significantly greater improvements in dementia knowledge and self-efficacy than urban caregivers. RCI remains committed to ensuring all caregivers—especially those in rural communities—receive the support they deserve. Sources: Rural-urban differences in family and paid caregiving utilization in the United States: Findings from the Cornell National Social Survey. J Rural Health.(Sterling et al., 2022) Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute, 2021 (prb.org) U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 (census.gov) Rosalynn Carter Institute Program Data, 2024 (rosalynncarter.org) #CaregiverSupport #RuralCaregivers #FamilyCaregiving #FoodInsecurity #dementia #ruralhealth #ruraleconomy #ruraldevelopment

Daylight Savings time is here. Caregivers face an extra challenge—helping the people they care for adapt to the time change. Changes in routine, medication schedules, and sleep patterns can be disruptive, especially for those with chronic conditions or cognitive impairments. Tips for Caregivers: ? Keep a consistent routine to minimize confusion ? Ensure medication schedules align with the new time ? Prioritize natural light exposure to help with adjustment ? Be patient—changes in sleep can take time Taking care of yourself is just as important! Make sure you’re getting enough rest too. #DaylightSavings #CaregiversMatter #RosalynnCarterInstitute #SelfCareForCaregivers

On this International Women's Day, we honor the millions of women who provide unwavering care. For over 20 years, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) has supported tens of thousands of family caregivers, we’ve shared stories and paired them with reliable data. Change takes both Our data highlights the unique challenges that female caregivers face every day. ??80% of RCI program participants are female (RCI Data) ??47% of female caregivers are employed while also providing care (RCI Data) ??Female caregivers feel "on duty" even when not actively caregiving ((RCI Data) ??97% of texters using RCI’s Crisis Text Line code "TOUGH" were female, showing higher emotional distress (Crisis Text Line Data) ??Women caregivers report higher dementia knowledge than men, actively seeking resources (RCI Data) #InternationalWomensDay #Caregiving #RosalynnCarterInstitute #CaregiverSupport #WomenCaregivers #IWD2025

Caregiver Profiles??Focus: Managing Active Treatment while caring for someone Here’s the fourth of our ten Caregiver Profiles??…Managing active treatment while caring for someone who is ill, aging, or experiencing disability is an overwhelming journey—one that caregivers rarely get the support they need. We've all been there - the first phase of focusing on something new with the rush of support has passed. Now you're left with the on-going active treatment and care. From juggling medical appointments and medications to providing emotional and physical care, caregivers are constantly navigating a complex system while trying to maintain their own well-being. But too often, the focus remains solely on the care recipient’s condition, leaving the caregiver’s experience overlooked. At RCI, we’re changing that. Our Caregiver Profiles? put caregivers at the center of the conversation, recognizing the unique challenges, stressors, and needs that come with each caregiving journey. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gq-Za-3Y #RosalynnCarterInstitute #CaregiverSupport #FamilyCaregivers #ChangingTheConversation