The answer from caregivers is clear. In the U.S. today, roughly 38 million people provide unpaid eldercare. That number is likely to dramatically increase in the future as the number of people needing ...

The number of those caring for both young children and older family members is increasing across the nation, and in Spokane, ...

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, but the disease is something everyone should be aware of all year-round. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million adults age 65 and older in the United ...

I need to hire a good in-home caregiver to help my elderly father who lives alone. What’s the best way to do this? Finding a good in-home caregiver for an elderly parent is not always easy. How can ...

A caregiver is anyone who helps another person in need. And taking care of those we love and care for at home, or those in need in our communities, can strain even the most resilient. Caregiver stress ...

Tips To Help You Advocate For Yourself As A Caregiver Advocating for yourself is hard. It’s likely you’ve learned to advocate for yourself at different … ...

Talking with parents or caregivers about sex and birth control can be daunting, and a person may feel nervous, awkward, or fearful of their reactions. Although these discussions are often beneficial, ...

Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they ...

As the prevalence of social media continues to rise, new research reveals it can be used to help caregivers communicate with their friends, families and communities. The study, published in Cancer ...

The first five years of a child’s life are foundational ones, brimming with opportunities for learning, growth, and discovery. They are also some of the most physically exhausting years for caregivers ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Editor's note: This story is a part of our "Making A Mark" series. Over the last several years, Susan Geoghagan discovered a metaphorical connection to flamingos. "When they have their ...

When you tour assisted living facilities, you’ll have the opportunity to speak directly with staff members and, when ...