"When my wife became seriously ill and suddenly needed round-the-clock care at home, my world turned upside down. I've spent years juggling the demands of a college professor, running a business, and making tough decisions under pressure. But caring for someone I love tested me in ways I never could have anticipated. No lesson, conference, or boardroom meeting prepared me for the reality of caregiving -yet, in so many ways, that experience called on every skill I'd built as an entrepreneur and professor."
"There's an army of unsung heroes in America-more than five million direct care workers, from home health aides and personal care aides to nursing assistants, who show up every day to help older adults and people with disabilities live with dignity, whether at home or in long-term care settings. I saw firsthand the power of that support, not just from professional caregivers but also from friends and family who stepped up when we needed help the most."
A spouse's sudden serious illness requiring round-the-clock home care exposed how caregiving demands draw on entrepreneurial skills such as adaptability, decision-making, and resilience. Millions of direct care workers—including home health aides, personal care aides, and nursing assistants—support older adults and people with disabilities in homes and long-term care. Job openings for aides are growing rapidly due to an aging population and policies favoring community-based care. Caregivers face low wages, limited benefits, difficult schedules, and high burnout. Strong problem-solving, self-leadership, community support, and targeted training can improve caregiver well-being and the quality of care provided to recipients.
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