National Family Caregivers Month provides an opportunity to acknowledge the vital role of family caregivers in supporting ...

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 ...

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 ...

The challenges of caring for elders can result in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Caregivers often don't recognize the symptoms of stress that they are experiencing. For a ...

Nursing homes in states that adopted essential caregiver programs during COVID saw antipsychotic use decline, underscoring the need to avoid resident isolation in future health crises, researchers say ...

Adequate sleep is crucial for emotional and physical well-being. Caregivers should set relaxing nighttime bedtime routines, ...

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 ...

When caregivers of spouses with dementia (SWD) face their own unexpected hospitalizations, the consequences can be severe, according to a recent study first reported in McKnights Long Term Care News.

Caregivers normally feel good about helping others and giving aid to someone in need. This support takes its toll. It may feel at times a burden to the caregiver. It is natural to feel resentment in ...