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A new book by CUNY SPH Assistant Professor Rachael Piltch-Loeb draws on her experience juggling care for elders and children whilst navigating a career.
Inspired by her family’s journey caring for their father who suffered from early onset Alzheimer’s, The Millennial Caregiver is a how-to-guide for young caregivers with the research and strategies of a public health professional as the foundation.
“This book was born from a desire to fill a gap in the caregiving space—a resource for younger adults navigating major life transitions while also caring for an ailing loved one,” says Piltch-Loeb.
The research is based on interviews with dozens of adults that lost a loved one or witnessed a similar challenge, along with insights from Piltch-Loeb’s own background in healthcare, public health, risk communication, and social science.
In the U.S., an estimated 53 million adults are unpaid family caregivers, representing more than one in five adults.
“As Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline become increasingly common, I know many others will face this journey, and I hope this book can be a meaningful resource for them,” says Piltch-Loeb. “There are so many people coping with caregiving and the toll is enormous.”
The book is now available at Amazon, Target, Barnes & Noble, and other vendors.
