Media Center
Denise
Media Center
Denise
Caregiving.com At A Glance
Mission: Caregiving.com features the voice of family caregivers and former family caregivers through blogs, podcasts, video chats, live events and support groups. We're a community of family caregivers and former family caregivers sharing stories, support and solutions. We also share insights, information and inspirations so that family caregivers discover the meaning in their journeys.
Founded: Caregiving.com was founded in 1996 by Denise M. Brown in the corner of her bedroom in her parents' home. The first generation of the site debuted as a personal page on Prodigy (a now defunct online service) in March 2006. The success of the personal page prodded Denise to secure the domain name, Caregiving.com, on August 3, 1996.
Caregiving.com was originally an off-shoot of Caregiving! newsletter, a monthly print publication produced by Denise from January 1995 until April 2005.
Highlights: Caregiving.com introduced one of the first online support groups for family caregivers in the fall of 1996. In 2009, Caregiving.com became the first site to include a collection of blogs written by family caregivers. In 2011, Caregiving.com added a chat on Twitter (#carechat) to its stable of support groups. In March 2011, Denise launched CareGifters, an initiative which funds caregiving solutions, one family caregiver at a time. Through CareGifters, Denise raises money to send money to family caregivers in need.
In 2016, Denise organized and hosted the National Caregiving Conference which now takes place annually. In 2017, Denise organized and hosted Caregiving and the Workplace Summit, which now takes happens during the National Caregiving Conference.
In January 2016, Denise debuted the Certified Caregiving Consultant™ training program which helps former family caregivers launch a business to help current family caregivers. The program also helps professionals who work with family caregivers communicate effectively and offer the right resource at the right time. She developed and launched a workplace training program, The Manager's Toolbox for a Complex Workplace, in 2017. Additional training programs, including the Certified Caregiving Advocate™, Certified Caregiving Facilitator™ and Certified Caregiving Specialist™ were launched in 2018 and 2019.
Throughout the years, its mission remains the same. We want to be the destination for family caregivers and former family caregivers to:
We strive to make the day of a family caregiver better and life after caregiving ends an abundant one.
Visitors: Visitors to Caregiving.com care or cared for family members and friends. According to our 2017 visitor survey:
Website Traffic: Each month, Caregiving.com receives almost 20,000 visitors who generate almost 64,000 pageviews.
Media Contact: Denise M. Brown, 773-343-6341
Press coverage:
Chicago Tribune: Experts urge caregivers to ask for help and balance their own lives
Kaiser Health News: Parenting Your Parents When They Don’t Want Help
Next Avenue: How the Topic of Mobility Could Come Up This Holiday Season
Washington Post: In helping elderly parents, caregivers get a peek at their futures — and are inspired to plan for old age
Chicago Tribune: Experts urge caregivers to ask for help and balance their own lives
Time Counts Campaign from Embracing Carers: Videos
Washington Post: In helping elderly parents, caregivers get a peek at their futures — and are inspired to plan for old age
Chicago Tribune: It Can Be Isolating: How Caregivers Handle the Stress and Find Support
The Wall Street Journal: Baby Boomers Get More Selective About Friends
Cure magazine: Lining Up for Online Support
EveryDayHealth.com: Finding Strength in Caregiving
Money magazine: Help Your Parents Get Home Care
The New York Times: After the Caregiving Ends
The New York Times: Easing the Stress of Daily Care-Giving
Orlando Sentinel: The Stressed, Ill and Alone Find Solace in Online Support Groups
Philadelphia Inquirer: Caregivers Learning to Let Go at the End
Philadelphia Inquirer: Detailing the Caregiver's Journey
Reader's Digest: Senior Care: A Crash Course on What's Important
Reuters: Two-Fifths of U.S. Adults Care for Sick, Elderly Relatives
Smartmoney.com: Help for small business owners in a caregiving role
Time magazine: Who Cares for Mom?
US News and World Report: Managing Life as a Caregiver
USA Today: Treat Your Children, Parents Well
Wall Street Journal: Training to be a Family Caregiver
Resources:
The Family Caregiver's Stress
Fifth Annual Working Family Caregiver Survey
Annual Family Caregiver Survey Results
Mission: Caregiving.com features the voice of family caregivers and former family caregivers through blogs, podcasts, video chats, live events and support groups. We're a community of family caregivers and former family caregivers sharing stories, support and solutions. We also share insights, information and inspirations so that family caregivers discover the meaning in their journeys.
Founded: Caregiving.com was founded in 1996 by Denise M. Brown in the corner of her bedroom in her parents' home. The first generation of the site debuted as a personal page on Prodigy (a now defunct online service) in March 2006. The success of the personal page prodded Denise to secure the domain name, Caregiving.com, on August 3, 1996.
Caregiving.com was originally an off-shoot of Caregiving! newsletter, a monthly print publication produced by Denise from January 1995 until April 2005.
Highlights: Caregiving.com introduced one of the first online support groups for family caregivers in the fall of 1996. In 2009, Caregiving.com became the first site to include a collection of blogs written by family caregivers. In 2011, Caregiving.com added a chat on Twitter (#carechat) to its stable of support groups. In March 2011, Denise launched CareGifters, an initiative which funds caregiving solutions, one family caregiver at a time. Through CareGifters, Denise raises money to send money to family caregivers in need.
In 2016, Denise organized and hosted the National Caregiving Conference which now takes place annually. In 2017, Denise organized and hosted Caregiving and the Workplace Summit, which now takes happens during the National Caregiving Conference.
In January 2016, Denise debuted the Certified Caregiving Consultant™ training program which helps former family caregivers launch a business to help current family caregivers. The program also helps professionals who work with family caregivers communicate effectively and offer the right resource at the right time. She developed and launched a workplace training program, The Manager's Toolbox for a Complex Workplace, in 2017. Additional training programs, including the Certified Caregiving Advocate™, Certified Caregiving Facilitator™ and Certified Caregiving Specialist™ were launched in 2018 and 2019.
Throughout the years, its mission remains the same. We want to be the destination for family caregivers and former family caregivers to:
- Read interesting and informative content;
- Learn about new services and products;
- Meet and share with other family caregivers;
- Engage in meaningful and insightful discussions about the caregiving lifestyle;
- Receive opportunities to elevate a caregiving experience into a National Caregiving Conference presentation and a small business.
We strive to make the day of a family caregiver better and life after caregiving ends an abundant one.
Visitors: Visitors to Caregiving.com care or cared for family members and friends. According to our 2017 visitor survey:
- the majority of visitors are women; 42% of visitors are between the ages of 35 and 60
- 51% of visitors care for their mother, 30% care for a spouse or partner
- 47% have been in a caregiving role for more than five years
- 74% of respondents live with their caree.
Website Traffic: Each month, Caregiving.com receives almost 20,000 visitors who generate almost 64,000 pageviews.
Media Contact: Denise M. Brown, 773-343-6341
Press coverage:
Chicago Tribune: Experts urge caregivers to ask for help and balance their own lives
Kaiser Health News: Parenting Your Parents When They Don’t Want Help
Next Avenue: How the Topic of Mobility Could Come Up This Holiday Season
Washington Post: In helping elderly parents, caregivers get a peek at their futures — and are inspired to plan for old age
Chicago Tribune: Experts urge caregivers to ask for help and balance their own lives
Time Counts Campaign from Embracing Carers: Videos
Washington Post: In helping elderly parents, caregivers get a peek at their futures — and are inspired to plan for old age
Chicago Tribune: It Can Be Isolating: How Caregivers Handle the Stress and Find Support
The Wall Street Journal: Baby Boomers Get More Selective About Friends
Cure magazine: Lining Up for Online Support
EveryDayHealth.com: Finding Strength in Caregiving
Money magazine: Help Your Parents Get Home Care
The New York Times: After the Caregiving Ends
The New York Times: Easing the Stress of Daily Care-Giving
Orlando Sentinel: The Stressed, Ill and Alone Find Solace in Online Support Groups
Philadelphia Inquirer: Caregivers Learning to Let Go at the End
Philadelphia Inquirer: Detailing the Caregiver's Journey
Reader's Digest: Senior Care: A Crash Course on What's Important
Reuters: Two-Fifths of U.S. Adults Care for Sick, Elderly Relatives
Smartmoney.com: Help for small business owners in a caregiving role
Time magazine: Who Cares for Mom?
US News and World Report: Managing Life as a Caregiver
USA Today: Treat Your Children, Parents Well
Wall Street Journal: Training to be a Family Caregiver
Resources:
The Family Caregiver's Stress
Fifth Annual Working Family Caregiver Survey
Annual Family Caregiver Survey Results
Join our mailing list
Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter that includes caregiving tips, news, support and more.