Male Caregiving … Caring As a Man

<p>When talking of caregivers we often think of women. While many times the caregiving duties fall on the shoulders of a woman there are also many men who have stepped up to the plate. They care for spouses, parents, and others they love. Today Kim Hegwood has a conversation with a male caregiver, Eddie Orum about this topic.</p> <p>Male Caregiving … Caring Like a Man</p> <p><strong>Talking Points:</strong></p> <p>1. How many males are currently caregivers in the US?</p> <p>2. When did you become a caregiver?</p> <p>3. What do you find that is different for men as caregivers?</p> <p>4. What additional research is needed to support male caregivers?</p> <p>5. Is there a need for a male-only support group?</p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong></p> <p>Eddie Orum is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of Houston Downtown in the department of Urban Education. He is a retired High School Principal, has worked in areas to support homeless children in the State of Texas, a school racial equity facilitator, has been a school board trainer for the Texas Association of School Boards, and is currently a community activist for the Houston 5th Ward and the Denver Harbor community.</p> <p>Eddie is also a caregiver for his aunt and his mother and is currently a volunteer for AARP.</p> <p><strong>Reach out to Eddie Orum</strong></p> <p><strong>Telephone:</strong> (214) 458-6786</p> <p><strong>Email:</strong> orumandassoc@sbcglobal.net</p> <p>www.discoveringu.info</p> <p><strong>______________________________________________________________________</strong></p> <p><strong>Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney</strong></p> <p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://hegwoodgroup.com/"><strong>https://hegwoodgroup.com</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Facebook – </strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw"><strong>https://www.facebook.com/HegwoodLaw</strong></a></p> <p><strong>LinkedIn- </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/"><strong>https://www.linkedin.com/company/hegwoodlaw/</strong></a></p> <p>