Caregivers

Jessie had no idea she was born with a rare, chronic liver disease until she found herself in a desperate fight for her life and needed a transplant to survive. Learn more about Jessie's story and the importance of raising awareness about liver health and organ donation.

Meet Kathy, a passionate ALF Advocacy Ambassador and loving wife and caregiver to husband, PJ, who underwent a liver transplant in 2018.

It’s back-to-school season and we know just how difficult it can be to get your child to eat healthy foods, let alone make healthy choices at school. To help alleviate any back-to-school (lunch) jitters, we interviewed former registered public-school nurse and ALF Liver Life Advocate, Susan Avalone, on how to pack a healthy lunch your child will actually eat!

Caregivers serve as lifelines and are the primary source of love, support and strength for those in their care. In the U.S., many caregivers work jobs outside of the home in addition to providing full-time care.

When someone is diagnosed with liver disease, a medical team focuses on the patient. Thankfully, others work behind the scenes to ensure the patient’s daily care and well-being.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the millions of people who care for the sick, disabled, and the elderly in the United States.