My friend Emma was the good daughter. She moved back home when her mom got sick, coordinated all the doctors’ appointments, ...

For people new to family caregiving, the lack of resources and support often comes as a bitter surprise. Many people caring for a sick or elderly relative are shocked to find out that Medicare does ...

Connie Sabir lived independently before falling ill the day after Thanksgiving in 2022. The next day, a Saturday, she went to the emergency room and was diagnosed with COVID-19 and pneumonia. She ...

Dear Carol: My 86-year-old mother’s long-time private caregiver is moving. She’s been a faithful friend and helper to Mom for years, so this is a major upset for the family. We’ve decided to try an ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Spouses and other family members who care for someone with Lou Gehrig's disease may suffer worsening depression and quality of life over time, according to a study ...

Dear Annie: I am a retired home health nurse responding to the caregiver who is a nephew to his disabled uncle. I have observed many families who are primary caregivers to their loved ones who also ...

Big, impending changes to Medicaid will quietly but profoundly decimate the unpaid workforce that already props up our long-term care system.

Caregivers are an essential part of home care, which is a major sector of the healthcare industry. They are often providing basic yet critical support with a mix of professional caregiving skills and ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

The Duke Caregiver Community Event, a much-anticipated gathering for caregivers and professionals, is set to take place on Sept. 5, 2024, at the Sheraton Imperial in Durham, North Carolina. This event ...

Today is the tenth anniversary of National Caregivers Day. Observed on the third Friday of February, it was originally intended to serve as a reminder of those who selflessly provide direct care to ...