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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...