Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in ...

The initiative, called Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience, or GUIDE Model, is offered at 327 locations across the U.S., ...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be physically and emotionally challenging. Support groups provide a vital space for caregivers and family members to share experiences, gain insights, and ...

Not a day goes by that I don’t meet someone struggling to care for a parent or loved one with dementia. It has quietly become one of the defining emotional burdens of modern American life. Some shrug ...

Help is Here: When someone you love has dementia was written for primary care providers to give to the families of their patients with dementia, providing practical, effective support to the family ...

AARP estimates there are 53 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. Being a family caregiver involves care and support for a family member or loved one experiencing illness, age-related ...

Aug. 1—After she became a caregiver for her grandmother, Nicola Lopez learned firsthand how overwhelming and isolating caregiving can be, especially without training. The challenge inspired her to ...

The number of family caregivers supporting older adults living in home and residential-care settings with dementia increased by 32% from 2011 to 2022, a new study shows. Specifically, the number of ...

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The number of adults with dementia is growing — and so is the number of family members who step in to help. A St. Louis-based nonprofit is trying to meet their needs. John Ludwig knew he needed ...

You may be able to get paid for family caregiving in retirement - but it won't be easy If you're caring for a loved one in retirement, or will be, you'll probably find it to be a drain on your ...