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Ann Arbor, MI; January 1, 2009 -- As American families face an unprecedented challenge in the realm of long term care, TheCaringSpace.com has emerged as a new web-based solution to the caregiving needs of many. One in every four US families is currently juggling caregiving responsibilities, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. In addition to this, at least 1 in 5 family caregivers suffers from depression due to the sacrificing of their own physical and emotional needs. As the number of children per family has declined and family networks become increasingly spread out, the need for additional help in the home continues to grow.
TheCaringSpace.com aims to meet the needs of caregivers as well as families seeking assistance and health services in their home. The Founder of TheCaringSpace, David Kennedy, stated "As the owner of a home care agency, I know how costly private pay, in-home services can be. Hiring private caregivers instead of using an agency gives families more autonomy to choose their ideal caregiver and can cut the cost of services by half or more. Many families would like to hire private caregivers, but often don't have an effective means to locate them. TheCaringSpace is the solution to this problem." TheCaringSpace allows care seekers to search for and review the profiles of local caregivers. Care seekers also have the option of posting a profile about their care needs for caregivers to respond. Search tools, resources, and tips guide care seekers though the search and hiring process.
The benefits of TheCaringSpace as compared to traditional means of finding assistance are clear in our age of high speed information. TheCaringSpace community allows families to make their own choices among the care solutions available to them, usually with a quicker turn-around than an agency. Of course, individuals and families can access the community 24 hours a day so the resources are there when it’s convenient for them. This flexibility is a huge asset to families and individuals who are already spread-thin by various obligations. “Most families we serve are struggling to take care of their parents, children, jobs, spouses, finances, etc. We are finding that by hiring private caregivers and delegating some of the responsibility of taking care of those in need, stress and anxiety are reduced. TheCaringSpace and its pool of caregivers help to prevent burnout and allow for healthier living."
TheCaringSpace.com was launched in June 2008 with the mission of providing a resource to connect compassionate caregivers to families and individuals in need of assistance and health services in their home. To celebrate the launch of TheCaringSpace the membership fee is being waived until February 1, 2009. To take advantage of this opportunity or to learn more about this online community visit www.TheCaringSpace.com.
If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with David Kennedy, please call (phone) or e-mail pr@thecaringspace.com.
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