About the book
Filipino caregivers routinely endure arduous labor conditions, exhaustion, depression, anxiety, abuse, chronic injuries, and illness—and the COVID-19 pandemic pushed them further to the frontlines of care and risk. Despite this, they found ways to forge bonds and build networks that provided material and emotional support. Drawing on surveys, individual interviews, and caregivers’ stories as told through kuwentuhan, a Philippine cultural practice of collective storytelling, this book offers an intimate examination of intergenerational care work in the Filipino American community.
Publication
ORDER Caring for Caregivers! and discover the powerful stories of Filipino care workers, embarking on a transformative journey that boldly celebrates and empowers those who dedicate their lives to caring for others!
Research Team
The research for Caring for Caregivers could not have been possible without the brilliant labor and ideas of my co-researchers who conducted research with me before and during many different stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. My gratitude to Elaika Celemen, Edwin Carlos, RJ Taggueg, Tanya Yared, Renee Zapata, Alyssa Barquin and Chloe Punsalan picture in this group Zoomie!
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