Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Every day, millions of Americans provide care for aging parents, spouses, adult children, and relatives. These unpaid caregivers often step into this role without proper training or support, leaving them feeling unprepared and overwhelmed. At AgeGuide, we’re addressing this challenge by partnering with Trualta, an e-learning platform specifically designed to support caregivers.
Caregiving is an incredibly demanding responsibility. A study by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) found that more than 70% of caregivers feel unprepared for the tasks they face, from managing medical conditions to supporting children through family changes. These challenges, compounded by the lack of formal training, can take a significant emotional, physical, and financial toll on caregivers.
Trualta addresses this challenge by offering accessible, person-centered education that reduces stress, lowers care costs, and even helps prevent hospital readmissions. With its practical approach, caregivers are better equipped to provide the best possible care for their loved ones. Trualta empowers caregivers with flexible, easy-to-use tools that help them learn at their own pace.
Whether it’s understanding how to manage a loved one’s illness, providing mobility assistance, or coping with the emotional demands of caregiving, Trualta offers training tailored to meet the unique needs of caregivers. By providing access to this resource, we aim to help caregivers feel more confident and competent in their roles while reducing stress and burnout.
“Caregiving is a profound responsibility that many take on with little preparation,” says Marla Fronczak, Chief Executive Officer of AgeGuide. “Our partnership with Trualta is about empowering these caregivers with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate this journey with confidence.”
To learn more about Trualta and sign up, visit ageguide.trualta.com. Together, we can ensure that caregivers receive the support and training they need to thrive.
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois, an Area Agency on Aging, is a nonprofit organization responsible for developing and coordinating a network of services for older persons throughout an eight-county area in northeastern Illinois. AgeGuide informs and advises public and private agencies and the general public of the needs of older people living in its region and acts as an advocate on their behalf. The Agency serves DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties. Other information about AgeGuide, other topics of interest to older adults, and links to additional resources are available at ageguide.org.
