If you've recently taken on the task of caring for an older adult -- whether it be a family member or friend -- it can feel overwhelming. The impact of having to offer an added level of support to an ...

As my husband’s caregiver, I have days when I wake up and don’t want to move. I just want to cry. He’s gone mentally, but ...

Can you actually show up for yourself like you show up for others? Caregiving involves a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments, and often the stages of caregiving involve confusion and frustration as ...

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 ...

Taking care of elderly parents at home can be rewarding. Many seniors prefer to age in a familiar place, encouraging adult children to have aging parents live at home instead of residential care ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Nov. 18, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — During National Family Caregiving Month, Simpson is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by ...

Imagine a hypothetical situation in which Katherine and James, a fictitious couple*, had prepared well for retirement. They enjoyed long, successful careers and saved and invested well. Their vision ...

Balancing a career while caring for a loved one is a challenge many women in their midlife face. According to a survey by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP, nearly 70 percent of family ...

If you’re caring for a loved one, your role can vary widely. Depending on the person’s mental and physical health, and how much assistance they want or need, serving as their caregiver can be a ...

Dear Carol: I’m taking care of my 68-year-old husband with several serious medical diagnoses, as well as my 97-year-old mother in memory care. My daily drive to memory care for my mom is emotionally ...

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Better Business Bureau has tips for caregivers of older adults during Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. BBB Springfield Director Pamela Hernandez tells us, a growing body of research ...

Dear Carol: How do people get a parent with dementia to take a shower or bath? I’ve argued with my mom. I’ve coaxed her. I’ve bribed her with treats. Yet when I say it’s time, she tells me she’s had ...