Caregiver Advocacy
At Otsuka, we’re working to lead an industry-wide shift in the ways caregivers are valued and supported. We are committed to caring for caregivers—standing with them, the way they stand with their loved ones—supporting their mental health as they care for the health of others.
COMMITMENT
Valuing Every Caregiver
What’s inside the mind of a caregiver? What’s behind the sacrifices they make every day? What sustains their resilience through thankless struggles, relentless frustrations, and the quiet isolation that may occur as their loved one’s disease progresses—and what toll does it take on their mental health? Otsuka knows that within the mind of every caregiver lies immeasurable love, unimaginable strength, and at times, an unspoken need for support. That’s why Otsuka is dedicated to sharing their stories—and shining a light on the mental health of caregivers.
RESOURCES
Educational Tools
We created these resources to highlight the financial impact of caregiving, from valuing unseen time to sharing groundbreaking research.
America's Unseen Workforce
New research from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, sponsored by Otsuka, underscores the urgency of the caregiving crisis and quantifies the current value of family caregiving. In the US, 44.58 million caregivers provide $873.5 billion in unpaid labor each year, reinforcing the need for legislative and financial support.
The State Of Family Caregiving
Nearly half of America’s states are on the brink of a caregiving emergency. The latest installment of this Otsuka-sponsored caregiver research series introduces a new scorecard to assess the urgency of local caregiving needs and collects recommendations for policymakers at the federal and state level.
Family Caregiver Calculator
A compensation study by Salary.com, sponsored by Otsuka, estimates that caregivers for loved ones with Alzheimer's or other dementias would earn a six-figure salary—approximately $114,000 on average—if paid for the daily care they provide. Alongside this research, a compensation calculator helps caregivers quantify their efforts and measure the financial impact of their care.
Mental Health Tools
We created these resources to highlight the impact of caregiving, from valuing unseen time to sharing groundbreaking research.
Navigating Your Mental Health as a Family Caregiver
This tool helps caregivers understand the mental health impact of caregiving and offers suggestions that may support their own well-being.
Family Resources: Navigating Alzheimer’s
On our Family Resources page, explore our original video and activity workbook designed to support families in understanding Alzheimer's together.
STORIES
Caregiving: A Nationwide Storytelling Initiative
As a proud sponsor of Well Beings’ Caregiving documentary, we’re honored to highlight insights from caregivers and experts that bring urgent attention to the experiences of over 105.6 million US caregivers.
#Labor4Love
The work of caregivers deserves to be seen and valued. Join the movement by thanking a caregiver in your life.
Still Here
Uncover the depths of compassion through the firsthand experiences of caregivers.
Rachael & Maria
As sandwich generation caregivers, Rachael and Maria found strength in their friendship while raising children and caring for parents with frontotemporal dementia (FTD).
SUPPORT
Advocacy Groups
We recognize these organizations below and their unwavering support of caregivers.
Caregiver Action Network
The Caregiver Action Network is the nation’s leading nonprofit family caregiver organization working to improve the quality of life for caregivers through education, peer support, and resources.
National Alliance for Caregiving
The National Alliance for Caregiving is a nonprofit coalition of organizations that collaborate to build health, wealth, and equity for family caregivers through research, advocacy, and system change programs.
Alliance for Aging Research
Through blog posts, videos, factsheets, and news updates, the Alliance for Aging Research provides valuable insights to those caring for aging loved ones.
The patient organizations shown are independent groups that receive financial and in-kind support from Otsuka as part of our commitment to patient and community health.
INSIGHTS
Caregiving Perspectives
Family caregivers need more than recognition; they need urgent reform. In healthcare, in government, and in social support networks, it’s time to reciprocate their constant support. It’s time to stand with them.
The Mental Health Toll Caregivers Rarely Talk About
We Can No Longer Ignore The Value Of Caregiving by Tarek Rabah
The Invisible “Industry” of Family Caregiving by Otsuka
Read more perspectives.
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