They’re cheerleaders and crisis managers, nurses and advocates, therapists and service coordinators. They’re not just family members—they’re lifelines. Family caregivers are the backbone of care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and their stories often go untold. This November, for National Family Caregivers Month, we’re spotlighting seven individuals caring for their loved ones […]
https://thearc.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Cargivers-blog-feat-image-2.jpg400375The Arc/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/ArcLogo_Color_Rev_PNG_WEB.pngThe Arc2024-10-22 14:39:512024-10-30 10:43:53We’re Family Caregivers of People With Disabilities & Here’s What We Want You to Know
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