Each morning, millions across the nation help expedite morning routines for people they love. Parents rouse sleepy children, cook breakfasts, and pack up belongings for the day ahead. In other cases, ...

When caregivers of spouses with dementia (SWD) face their own unexpected hospitalizations, the consequences can be severe, according to a recent study. The report found that a staggering 81% of ...

The cost of caring for seniors with Alzheimer's is projected to reach $360 billion this year, up $15 billion from just a year ago, according to a new Alzheimer's Association report. Photo by Adobe ...

Personal care for seniors means helping them with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, grooming, and helping with continence care if needed. Saige Via is a ...

As emotionally grueling as the strain can be for someone providing care to a family member, it is often matched by equally burdensome financial stress. For America’s 48 million unpaid family ...

My daughter was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. By the time she was 6, my daughter couldn't walk independently. She will need my help throughout life, so I'm focused on keeping my body strong ...

Christine Benz: Hi, I'm Christine Benz for Morningstar.com. Many Americans are providing long-term care for their loved ones, and that can take an emotional and financial toll. Joining me to discuss ...

When someone is diagnosed with a life-changing disease, financial and estate planning requires immediate attention. And while the recommendations for these individuals may be the same as those for ...

Matthew Cauli had no one to turn to when his wife, Kanlaya Cauli, had a stroke and was diagnosed with cancer during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. He left his graphic design career to care for ...