THE CGC JOURNAL

CareGiving, Capacity, Grief, and the Systems Around Them.

Perspectives from Suzanne Horton and the CareGivers Grief Commission for CareGivers, the people who support them, and the organizations they move through.

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CareGiving Is Not A Trend

Caregiving is not a trend, a talking point, or a temporary headline. Families are collapsing under the responsibilities while ssystems still refuse to fully prepare for or support.

CareGiving Is Not A Trend

CareGiving Is Not A Trend

Published on: 23/05/2026

Caregiving is not a trend, a talking point, or a temporary headline. Families are collapsing under the responsibilities while ssystems still refuse to fully prepare for or support.

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Decisions

Decisions

Published on: 22/05/2026

The decisions caregivers make don't happen in a vacuum. They happen inside exhausted bodies, depleted bank accounts, and brains wired for survival not clarity. What Business Insider captured was the cost. This is what came after.

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Why Families Feel Unprepared for Caregiving Even When “Support” Exists

Why Families Feel Unprepared for Caregiving Even When “Support” Exists

Published on: 21/05/2026

This article explores the growing gap between what caregivers are expected to manage and the systems currently available to support them. From insurance barriers and delayed services to caregiver burnout, emotional exhaustion, and the hidden impact o

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Choosing Facility Care: Expectations, Advocacy, and Reality

Choosing Facility Care: Expectations, Advocacy, and Reality

Published on: 13/05/2026

Choosing between home caregiving and facility care is one of the hardest decisions families face. This article explores realistic expectations, advocacy, care quality, staffing realities, and what families should truly understand before placement.

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