Taking care of middle-aged patients means we doctors occasionally encounter one who is in distress because a parent has been ...

Caring for someone with dementia is not a simple medical chore. It is a profound test of character. And as research shows, it ...

An estimated seven million in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. And there are an estimated 12 million unpaid family ...

Covarrubias is a licensed educational psychologist and lives in Bonita. I wrote last summer in The San Diego Union-Tribune about my caregiving experiences with my mother while she had dementia. A ...

Three women caring for loved ones open up about grief, loss of identity, and what gets them through the hardest times.

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia can be an endlessly exhausting task with no respite. The deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife highlight the importance of a support network. On LAist 89.3’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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

TikTok is most well-known for being a platform for young people who are incredibly open about their mental health. However, it’s also a platform where thousands of creators who serve as caregivers for ...

The role of caregivers for people living with dementia recently was featured in “A State of Mind: The Caregivers” on Wyoming PBS stations. The episode -- part of the Wyoming PBS documentary series ...

An Arkansan with Alzheimer's disease is more likely to be cared for by a family member or friend with their own chronic health problems than the resident of any other state except Pennsylvania, ...