The Long View Rosanne Corcoran: Caring and Support for Family Caregivers
Jun 17, 2025
Rosanne Corcoran, Director of Content Strategy for Daughterhood.org and host of Daughterhood, the Podcast, discusses the unique challenges faced by family caregivers. She emphasizes the importance of community and support among caregivers, highlighting their often isolating experiences. The conversation dives into the financial complexities of long-term care, including Medicare and Medicaid, and suggests practical strategies for navigating these hurdles. Rosanne also shares the emotional toll on caregivers and the vital role of open communication and planning for aging.
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Genesis of Daughterhood.org
- Daughterhood.org was created to support family caregivers who lack peer networks like those for childhood or motherhood phases.
- Caregiving often isolates individuals because families don't naturally connect or share caregiving advice like playdates for kids.
Why Women Are Primary Caregivers
- Two-thirds of family caregivers in the U.S. are women, mainly daughters due to cultural and nurturing roles.
- Caregiving is often expected of women, not seen as an exceptional burden needing support.
Rise of Solo Caregivers
- Solo caregivers, especially only children, face unique stress due to lack of support or siblings to share caregiving tasks.
- Families today tend to be smaller, increasing the frequency and challenge of solo caregiving.