Shining a Light on Male Caregivers

Frontlines of Caregiving

Did you know that according to AARP, in 2017, there were 40 million caregivers in the United States? Of this number, 40% are men and this number is increasing. Today, my guest and I try to discover if there are differences in the way men and women approach being a caregiver? What can we learn from one another? And, most importantly, how can we support one another? My guest is author Rick Lauber. Rick was a former co-caregiver for his own parents - his mother had Parkinson's disease and Leukemia, while his father had Alzheimer's disease. Rick used these experiences to help other caregivers navigate this time in their life. Following his parent's death, he served on the Board of Directors for Caregivers Alberta and wrote two caregiving guide books - Caregiver's Guide for Canadians as well as The Successful Caregivers Guide. Through sharing his personal experiences being a co-caregiver along with his 2 sisters, Rick shares his appreciation for all caregivers and the importance of making this a team effort whenever possible.