New research reveals that one in four U.S. adults currently serves as a caregiver for a relative with complex medical needs.
Who cares for the caregivers? Over 37 million people in the United States provide unpaid eldercare, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This role can feel overwhelming, physically taxing ...
Darlene McGlotten-Whitehead says she's been a caregiver to her 10-year-old granddaughter, Laila, on and off for the last eight years. "A very smart little girl," says McGlotten-Whitehead. "Good at ...
Dec. 29—Debbie Romero longs for a break. As the primary caregiver for her 85-year-old father in Santa Fe who suffers from dementia and requires around-the-clock attention, Romero said time to herself ...
State policies impact caregiving in the U.S., as AARP and NAC reveal disparities and the urgent need for policy solutions.
In an adapted excerpt from his book, An Exercise in Uncertainty, Jonathan Gluck shares the impact his cancer journey had on ...
Veterans sacrifice greatly to protect the freedom and safety of Americans, often experiencing wounds that extend beyond their time in service. Family caregivers play a pivotal role in helping veterans ...
November is dedicated to appreciating family caregivers and their efforts in aiding loved ones, as highlighted by Boston.gov.
As any family caregiver will tell you, caregiving is hard. In addition to the stress involved, family caregivers often take a financial hit. But there are ways to get a hand paying for the care you ...
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - For those who are acting as a caregiver for a loved one, local agencies want you to know free help and support are available. Local 12 will be hosting a resource fair and town hall ...