Taking care of an elderly parent or seriously ill spouse or family member can be physically and emotionally draining — and ...

Being a family caregiver is a demanding and often emotionally taxing role. While caregiving can be fulfilling, it also presents unique challenges that can lead to stress and burnout. Caregivers ...

DEAR DUTY-BOUND: I don’t think so. It is now time to take care of yourself. You have done more than your fair share of taking ...

“We cannot take care of people (with dementia) outside of the home. We have to leverage our caregivers. We have to take good care of them. (Patients) have to stay in their communities. It’s ...

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 20 breast cancer survivors and caregivers were treated to a special spa night at the Chuan Spa inside The Langham Chicago.

According to the National Institute of Mental Health, self-care is “taking the time to do things that help you live well and ...

Under Medicare rules, caregivers are qualified healthcare professionals such as nurses or therapists. Medicare does not pay for care from family ... that a person must self-fund.

Self-care isn’t selfish. It’s necessary ... I didn’t know how to balance being a caregiver and taking care of me. My instincts were to sacrifice my own needs in favor of his, and while that might ...

Advancements in technology have allowed more patients to opt for at-home care, and more hospitals ... Unlike professional caregivers, family caregivers take on these responsibilities out of ...