‘You don’t start planning in the ER parking lot’: why caregivers should care for themselves

Jennifer Antkowiak left her career as a television news anchor twice to take on family caregiving duties. With National Home Caregiver Month underway, she joined “The Final 5” to highlight the growing strain on America’s 63 million family caregivers. Antkowiak discussed the balance of work and caregiving responsibilities, noting that professional caregiver shortages are pushing more medical-level tasks onto families. Antkowiak created Take Care Tips after realizing she was burning out, offering “10 minute tips” to help caregivers reset and prioritize self-care. Resources are available at takecaretips.com.