How do I handle a long gap on my résumé? after 3 years as a welding apprentice

My résumé shows a gap from a layoff and some health issues. There are 3 people counting on me, so I am trying to be careful. I have done some volunteering and a course during that time. What do you say in interviews?

I listed the volunteering and course under the same dates and kept the explanation to a sentence in the cover letter.

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