A family member comes home from the hospital, and suddenly the house looks different. The bathroom may present a safety concern. Medications need organizing. Important paperwork must be found. Someone has to understand what the doctor said, recognize changes in a loved one’s condition, prepare meals, arrange appointments, and somehow keep everyday life moving.

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For millions of ordinary people, becoming a caregiver does not begin with training. It begins with responsibility.

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That reality is at the heart of Dr. Gemaine Owen’s mission and her book, Caregiving Is No Joke. Dr. Owen, a physician who has spent years seeing patients in their homes, wants practical caregiving information to move beyond medical offices and professional circles. She wants it where she believes it can have an immediate impact: in the hands of everyday people caring for someone they love.