Katie Wilkinson

Head of Marketing

Katie Wilkinson is the Head of Marketing at Givers. Watching her dad take care of her mom when she was sick gave her a front-row seat to witness the weight of being an unpaid caregiver. Katie is passionate about the intersection of healthcare and technology, and making sure that unpaid family caregivers get the care and support they deserve.

Written by Katie Wilkinson
Medicaid
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What is the Difference Between Medicaid and CHIP?

Learn the key differences between Medicaid and CHIP, two vital programs that offer affordable healthcare to low-income families, children, seniors, and disabled individuals.
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Medicaid
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How Is Medicaid Funded?

Explore the complexities of Medicaid funding, and why it matters to family caregivers and low-income families seeking healthcare services.
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Legal & Admin
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What Is A Silver Alert?

Discover how Silver Alerts save lives by rapidly locating missing seniors with cognitive impairments, and learn the history, criteria, and success stories behind this vital program.
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Gov't Programs
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What is the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program?

Learn how the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program offers financial aid and support services to help low-income families with children achieve self-sufficiency.
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General
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What Is Case Management?

Learn how case management helps unpaid family caregivers by coordinating care, optimizing resources, and providing comprehensive support across various settings.
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Finance
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How To Get Medical Power of Attorney

A Medical Power of Attorney (MPOA) ensures your loved one's healthcare wishes are honored during emergencies by designating a trusted agent to make critical decisions.
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General
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What is Kinship Care?

Explore the benefits and challenges of kinship care, understand the legal aspects of custody and guardianship, and discover financial support options for caregivers.
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Gov't Programs
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What It Means: Social Security Removing Food Assistance Barrier for SSI Beneficiaries

Recent Social Security changes aim to ease food insecurity for SSI recipients by excluding informal food assistance from income calculations and expanding benefit eligibility.
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Healthcare
6
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What is Huntington’s Disease?

Learn about Huntington's disease, a progressive genetic disorder that affects brain cells, causing motor dysfunction, cognitive decline, and psychiatric symptoms, impacting both patients and caregivers.
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Reviewed by Katie Wilkinson
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What to Do While Waiting for Medicaid Approval

Learn how to navigate the waiting period for Medicaid approval with alternative healthcare options, from alternative healthcare options, to rights and responsibilities, and nursing home support.
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Healthcare
5
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What is Lewy Body Dementia?

Learn about Lewy body dementia, its symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment options, along with essential support strategies for caregivers and families.
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