How Careforth Empowers Family Caregivers in the Home
As the U.S. faces an increasing shortage of caregivers, Careforth is showing what’s possible when family caregivers have much-needed support. In this episode, Jon Lange talks with Katie Tardiff, SVP of Clinical Programs and Services at Careforth, a...
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Show Notes
As the U.S. faces an increasing shortage of caregivers, Careforth is showing what’s possible when family caregivers have much-needed support. In this episode, Jon Lange talks with Katie Tardiff, SVP of Clinical Programs and Services at Careforth, about how the company’s structured family caregiving model is helping families care for their loved ones in their homes with personalized care plans and purpose-built technology. Katie shares insights from her clinical work and personal caregiving journey, illustrating how Careforth is transforming both individual lives and the broader home-based care landscape.
Key Takeaways:
- Independent analysis showed Careforth reduced falls by 45% and ER visits by 21% vs. control group.
- Careforth’s structured family caregiving model enables Medicaid-eligible families to keep loved ones at home with personalized care plans and purpose-built technology.
- With over 53 million caregivers in the U.S., Careforth is addressing a national workforce gap through home-based, family-led care.