Articles On:caregivers

November 27, 2023

Coping with Distressing Dementia-Related Behaviors

“Caring for a person who has dementia may be frustrating, confusing, or upsetting at times,” ...

A distressed senior man with a nurse. 7 tips for coping with common, distressing dementia-related behaviors.

November 17, 2023

How You Can Support an Alzheimer’s Caregiver

With an estimated 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and 11 million Americans providing unpaid ...

A hand on a senior's shoulder providing comfort. Image by Pop Nukoonrat. With 6.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s and 11 million caregivers, it is good to know how to support an Alzheimer’s caregiver.

October 18, 2023

Know When an Aging Loved One Needs Home Care

When an aging adult begins to need support at home, they may be hesitant to ...

loving hands - elderly and younger person grasping hands. Image by Chotiphusit Phuriphatmethadol. Know When Aging Loved One Needs Home Care

‘Dear Sweet Mama’ Highlights Pandemic Caregiving

WESTMINSTER, Md. — During the early days of the pandemic, Julie Peatt Cassaday took an ...

During the pandemic, Julie Peatt Cassaday's mother was in a nursing home. Cassaday's caregiving experience inspired a book, “Dear Sweet Mama.”

Frustrated Caregiver Speaks Up

A frustrated caregiver is stressed out by the demands and criticisms of her 89-year-old mother ...

An unhappy woman being cared for by her daughter, a frustrated caregiver. Image from Satjawat Boomtanataweepol 1

Self-Care and Caregiving: Accepting Help

As loved ones age and need greater care, family members may become their caregivers – ...

Spring setting caregiving Pojoslaw

Helping a Parent in Managing a Chronic Disease

When you’re involved with helping a loved one in managing a chronic disease, especially as ...

a daughter with her ill father, from Monkey Business Images. for article on caregivers managing a chronic disease in their loved one

January 10, 2023

Ideas for the Long-Distance Caregiver

If you can’t be with your aging parent but you’re concerned about monitoring their safety ...

older mom and daughter video chat. Image by Chingyunsong, Dreamstime. For article on long-distance caregiving.

Avoiding Burnout for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Caring for a person with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias can be exhaustive and exhausting. ...

older couple at home Fizkes Dreamstime. These 3 tips for the Alzheimer’s caregiver can help combat burnout from fulfilling this challenging caregiving role.

Support for COPD Caregivers

“The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” is a new resource from the from the National Heart, Lung, ...

woman and daughter walking outside. “The COPD Caregiver’s Toolkit” from the NHLBI and RHA will help COPD caregivers in helping themselves and their loved ones.