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The Question Not Asked

Commentary
Healthcare as an industry has by and large left the era of in-person interactions. Except for emergency situations, almost all healthcare contact now involves navigating some kind of digital interface,…
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The Original Patient-Centered Care

Commentary
In my frequent interactions with a wide range of patients and families dealing with serious illnesses, healthcare providers, researchers, and folks working to innovate solutions to our many pressing healthcare…
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Caregiving and Climate Change

Commentary
As we grapple with the reality of climate change, the recent destructive storms in Houston and Iowa offer more reminders of the disparities in our preparation for such events. The…
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Health Equity in Dementia Care and Research

News
The Lived Experience Panel is a coordinated effort between the National Institute on Aging (NIA) IMPACT Collaboratory and the Alzheimer’s Association. The Lived Experience Panel represents a diverse community of…
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IFC, Inc. at Essence Festival

Events
IFC, Inc. participated in a fun, interactive, educational, community-based experience at 2023 Essence Festival. The event focused on digestive health, health disparities, creative food options and culture, and provided digestive…
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IFC, Inc. on Capitol Hill

Events
On April 18, IFC, Inc. participated in Lobby Day on Capitol Hill. IFC, Inc. Co-Founder Willetha Barnette discussed important policies and legislations and met with Members of Congress to effect…
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IFC, Inc. in the News

News
IFC, Inc. is proud to announce a newly published article co-written by Co-Founder Harold Barnette entitled, “Caregiving Across the Life Course: A Health Policy Priority for North Carolina.” The article…
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I Should Be So Proud??

Commentary
“You should be so proud of yourself.” I’ve heard this a lot as a large consumer of healthcare services who has been conditioned to navigate bureaucratic red tape and exhaustive…
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New IFC Family Caregiver Class

Classes
In partnership with Durham Technical Community College, IFC is again offering its popular Family Caregiver Education & Support class starting on January 12, 2022 and continuing through February 2, 2022.…
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A Fall, and a Lesson

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A lady lives on my walking route along the pathway that winds through the neighborhood. She’s maybe ten years older and lives in a big, lovely house on a corner…
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IFC Reloads Family Caregiver Class

Classes
In partnership with Durham Technical Community College, IFC is again offering its popular Family Caregiver Education & Support class starting on October 6 and continuing through October 27, 2021. The…
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Greensboro AHEC Webinar June 30, 2021

Events
The aging population in the United States is increasing faster than any other age group. Our healthcare systems are being challenged to provide high quality, evidence-based care that allows the…
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My Lucky Day

Commentary
Sometime late in my more than 20-year journey of caring for my aging mother, I was struggling to manage her multiplying health problems, juggling an assortment of medications and therapies,…
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Job Care

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Not long ago I ran into a former colleague who had experienced some adversity, and we had a few moments of catching up. It surprised me that during her struggles,…
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Trial and Terror

Commentary
Many of you may be old enough to remember when companies took an interest in developing their employees, investing in them to grow and take on new skills based on…
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