As we enter this new year, let’s reflect on those things that are precious. As a caregiver, I always try to stress what is important in life: your family, loved ones and memories. Take the time to ...
Caregivers are an essential part of home care, which is a major sector of the healthcare industry. They are often providing basic yet critical support with a mix of professional caregiving skills and ...
A former intensive care and home health nurse, Lana Wilhelm, has leveraged her experience as both a nurse and a family caregiver to found an organization ...
When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A ...
ALS patients and their caregivers benefit most from flexible psychological support that combines emotional care, open ...
We’ve made significant strides as a society in removing the stigma around mental health. While there’s still more we can do, we’ve come a long way in acknowledging trauma and providing support for ...
Employees providing long-term care for loved ones report high stress and say limited flexibility and benefits hurt their jobs ...
A little more than one quarter of Americans consider themselves to be family caregivers who look after a loved one, whether that is an elderly parent or grandparent or another relative. The role of ...
Veterans sacrifice greatly to protect the freedom and safety of Americans, often experiencing wounds that extend beyond their time in service. Family caregivers play a pivotal role in helping veterans ...
“Can you come help?” My mother texted me from my aunt’s home where she had fallen and, we now know, had broken her hip. My aunt was there when I was born. She’s always been in my life and represented ...
After the transplants, Daggert had a new kidney and a new pancreas, and was no longer diabetic. Yet this was not the ending to all her health issues, nor to Copperman’s role as a caregiver.
These resources can help you prioritize your own health and well-being while still being there for your loved one every step of the way. In the United States, an estimated six million people are ...