Articles On:caregivers

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.

Family Caregiver Was a Thief

A daughter discovers that a cousin, acting as family caregiver, was taking advantage of her ...

Asian woman in pain Photo by Satjawat Boontanataweepol Dreamstime. A cousin acting as family caregiver was taking money and being abusive. Should the daughter forgive? See what “Ask Amy” has to say.

Tips on Caregiving for Dementia Patients

Seniors Guide offers 5 tips on caregiving for dementia patients, from caring for oneself to ...

elderly couple photo by Fotoluminate Dreamstime. Wise caregiving for dementia patients includes caring for the caregiver and understanding what to expect from Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver: ‘Laughing with My Father’

Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver for his father, of sharing memories ...

Father And Son Talking At Home Fizkes Dreamstime. Phil Perkins tells of being a Parkinson’s disease caregiver, of sharing memories and laughter during the last years of his father’s life.

February 28, 2022

The Benefits of Adult Day Services

Seniors who want to remain in their homes may find that the benefits of adult ...

Games And Snacks In Adult Day Services Photo By Pressmaster Dreamstime. For article, The benefits of adult day services help seniors achieve the goal of aging in place while meeting many of their changing needs.

January 28, 2022

Caregivers in Rural Communities

Latorius Adams of the Harnett County Family Caregiver Program in North Carolina addresses specific challenges ...

Pensive Older Couple at Home. Photo By Victorrustle Dreamstime. For article, Latorius Adams of the Harnett County Family Caregiver Program in NC addresses specific challenges faced by caregivers in rural communities.

The Emotional Side Effects of Caregiving

Imagine being suddenly called on to be a nurse, a chauffeur, a personal chef, a ...

Woman caregiving for her mother

The Caregiver’s Guide to Medicare

Providing care for a loved one can be challenging. It takes a great deal of ...

Medicare for Caregivers

February 19, 2015

Caregiver Story: Opposites Attract in Home Care Relationship

The following story of a young caregiver comes from writer Janet Faraone’s years as the ...