IFM | Supporting Family Caregivers in 2025: How Family Physicians Can Strengthen Healthcare's Hidden Workforce
Inside Family Medicine · American Academy of Family Physicians
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Show Notes
In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we are joined by Rita Choula, AARP's Senior Director of Caregiving, and Dr. Ecler Jaqua, a family and geriatric medicine expert, to discuss how family physicians can support caregivers. Topics include the role and challenges faced by family caregivers, key findings from AARP's Caregiving in the US 2025 report, and important practices for family physicians to support caregivers. Both guests share personal experiences and underscore the importance of recognizing and supporting caregivers as a critical component of the health care system.
Topics By Timestamp
00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine
00:12 Meet the Experts: Rita Chola and Dr. Ecler Jaqua
01:37 AARP's Role in Supporting Caregivers
03:37 Key Findings from AARP's Caregiving Report
05:49 Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers
07:22 Supporting Caregivers in Family Medicine
10:12 The Growing Caregiving Population
11:51 Training and Support for Caregivers
17:32 Unique Challenges of the Sandwich Generation
22:58 Personal Stories and Impactful Support
27:25 Final Takeaways and Resources
Additional Resources
Caregiving in the US 2025: Key Trends, Strains, and Policy Needs
Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 - AARP Research Report
Geriatric Medicine Online CME | AAFP
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