Physician Leadership Journal
Care Boss: Leadership Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers
Caregiving should be approached as a leadership role, requiring preparation, planning, and support. Caregivers deserve recognition, resources, and assistance to navigate their vital responsibilities effectively.
September/October 2025 Vol. 12, No. 5 pp. 69–73 DOI: 10.55834/plj.4028386493
Abstract
In this episode of SoundPractice, Mike Sacopulos interviews Jennifer O’Brien, a healthcare expert and author of Care Boss: Leadership Strategies and Resources for Family Caregivers. They discuss the significant and growing number of family caregivers in the United States, currently estimated at 53 million, and the wide range of caregiving tasks they perform. O’Brien highlights the importance of viewing caregiving as a leadership role and shares insights from her book on how to manage caregiving responsibilities effectively. She emphasizes the need for early preparation and planning, understanding the caregiver’s role, and addressing the emotional and logistical challenges caregivers face. O’Brien also advocates for better support from the medical community and underscores the often-overlooked needs of caregivers.
