Children's National Hospital Foundation’s Post

If you could give a special child in your life a gift this Holiday season, what would it be? Many of our clients, if they are in a position to, would like to help children & grandchildren get started saving for the future “Do something for them , that they cannot do for themselves “   *Please watch the attached video to learn more. https://lnkd.in/eSnxSSVc

Recognizing there is so much need and working with my Sorors to address them. https://lnkd.in/ehz4bZxt

Here is an often overlooked population of family caregivers. Kids, 18 and under, are increasingly taking care of parents, grandparents, and siblings with chronic medical conditions. They miss school and outings with friends, often feel isolated and tend to worry. A 12-year-old, living alone with her dad who has kidney disease, describes falling asleep in class after being up with him at night when he is sick. A 14-year-old gives his mother injections. About one third of middle school and high school students in one Florida survey manage medication. Studies from the National Alliance For Caregiving indicate there are at least 5.4 million of these kids, whose family members have cancer, debilitating diseases like Multiple Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig's disease, and dementia. Some of their parents are veterans or have been injured in accidents. By default, they've become part of the nation's system of long term care. #caregiving, #familycare, #longtermcare

The transformative power of a wish. In New Jersey, your support changes lives – giving children with critical illnesses the strength to keep fighting and hope for better days ahead. Learn more: wish.org/impact-study

Check out this blog post to hear one family's inspiring journey with Compass' Coordinated Family Support (CFS) program: https://lnkd.in/gjnbdyTE The article dives into how CFS has provided personalized, flexible support that's empowered this family to continue caring for their loved one at home. Learn about the proactive planning, holistic services, and sense of community CFS has brought them. What are your thoughts on CFS? Has your agency started providing this service yet?

Every epilepsy journey is unique, but the impact of support remains constant. For Andrew and his family, the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan has been a lifeline, connecting them with doctors and essential care. Epilepsy has changed many aspects of Andrew’s life—his education, favorite activities, and independence. Yet, with the Foundation's support, he is finding strength and hope. His bravery is a testament to the resilience of those living with epilepsy. In this season of giving, your support can be the light that guides someone like Andrew. 💜 Discover how you can make a life-changing impact: https://lnkd.in/gnTn_ZXD

Part 2 of our #ShareAStoryMonth series highlights the experiences of Epilepsy and how it can impact someone's life everyday. Did you know that in the UK there are 633,000 people living with Epilepsy and a further 600 will be diagnosed everyday? Don't forget to visit our website for the full post here: https://loom.ly/yeeAHuw #Access ID: Light Blue background. At the top in a darker cyan coloured text is "#ShareAStory" the font makes it look like it has been handwritten. Just below that towards the left hand side of the page is a cartoon looking notepad with a quote on it from the blog. It states: "I was told by an Epilepsy Consultant at 15 that I “would never have a normal life” and “would never drive a car”. To the right even with the top of the notebook is a stack of post it notes (Green on the top and the same cyan blue colour used for the text underneath) It says: "Read the full blog on our website!" Underneath the post it note stack, in the bottom right corner, is a stack of 6 books all facing different directions. From the bottom the colours are: Pink, yellow, blue, pink and 2 greens on top.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is a journey of love, patience, and understanding. With 16M Americans providing unpaid care and many doing so for 4+ years, it’s vital to support both your loved one and yourself. Here are 4 tips to make the journey easier, read more here: https://lnkd.in/g8RhJBvZ

JUNE SQUIBB, 94, turns action hero to fight elder exploitation as THELMA. OH YEAH! GO GIRL! HUGE THANKS to the filmmakers for handing a script to all future scam victims. I missed this 2024 movie in theaters. PHEW: NOW STREAMING on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, & more. Recommended by AARP. I saw their list of current picks in my email newsletter. I missed THELMA in theaters, but I got a second chance, thanks to my membership. $12/year. https://lnkd.in/g_jvbVZe #AgingBetterNetwork #GEROpreneur #AspectsofAging #aging #ageing #laterlife #longevity #longevityleadership #preplanning #PreActYourAge #CareGRIEVERKit #seniorliving #AgingisLiving #care #caregiver #ageism #old #caregiving #elderexploitation #scams #cons #abuse #neglect #advocate #mandatoryreporter #empowerment #knowledgeispower Sure ... I may seem like just mild-mannered Christine A. Smith, talk show host & author. But, when duty calls, my alter-ego [#AgingEnthusiast!] fights crime with the "DECLARATION OF FREEDOM" ... available when you scroll down on my resource website: Aging BETTER Network .com https://lnkd.in/dwKvQSbW Make a "Declaration of Freedom" for yourself ... to inform & empower those who care about your well-being. Knowledge is power. Then make one for every "Thelma" you care about. https://lnkd.in/gKHWWjMD

A poor school district in Ohio with 300 staff saved $2.4M in one year while providing BETTER healthcare. This isn't a fantasy - it's happening now. It started with a single employer with 38 employees and just a few years later reaches 1000's of private and public sector employees restoring hope and the American Dream in that single community. See how: https://lnkd.in/gMMabN-N