In this episode of Inside Family Medicine, we are joined by Rita Choula, AARP's Senior Director of Caregiving, and Dr. Ecler Jaqua, a family and geriatric medicine expert, to discuss how family physicians can support caregivers. Topics include the role and challenges faced by family caregivers, key findings from AARP's Caregiving in the US 2025 report, and important practices for family physicians to support caregivers. Both guests share personal experiences and underscore the importance of recognizing and supporting caregivers as a critical component of the health care system. 

Topics By Timestamp 

00:00 Introduction to Inside Family Medicine 

00:12 Meet the Experts: Rita Chola and Dr. Ecler Jaqua 

01:37 AARP's Role in Supporting Caregivers 

03:37 Key Findings from AARP's Caregiving Report 

05:49 Challenges Faced by Family Caregivers 

07:22 Supporting Caregivers in Family Medicine 

10:12 The Growing Caregiving Population 

11:51 Training and Support for Caregivers 

17:32 Unique Challenges of the Sandwich Generation 

22:58 Personal Stories and Impactful Support 

27:25 Final Takeaways and Resources 

Additional Resources 

Caregiving in the US 2025: Key Trends, Strains, and Policy Needs 

Caregiving in the U.S. 2025 - AARP Research Report 

Geriatric Medicine Online CME | AAFP 

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