Explaining a gap after caregiving or layoff (update)

My résumé shows a gap from a layoff and some health issues. Thank you in advance. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. How did you handle it on your résumé?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it last year, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

A short, honest line such as 'family caregiving' is enough for most employers. They mostly want to know you are ready now.