As any family caregiver will tell you, caregiving is hard. In addition to the stress involved, family caregivers often take a financial hit. But there are ways to get a hand paying for the care you ...

The role of unpaid caregivers is becoming increasingly crucial worldwide, as countries grapple with shifting demographics and an aging population. These caregivers, often family members or close ...

At 54, the single mother has no income and is two months behind on rent. She's behind on her utility bills, too, and can't find work because she's busy caring for and ...

Family caregivers are struggling to work while juggling caregiving responsibilities, which could threaten a large part of the workforce unless employers are more supportive, a new study reports. AARP ...

Caregiving in the last years of life is associated with increased depression and negative health outcomes for surviving spouses, many of whom are themselves in poor health. Yet it is unclear how often ...

If you’ve become a caregiver for a family member or friend with schizophrenia, it’s tough to go it alone. The demands on your psychological and physical well-being, and on your personal life and ...

Half of Americans don’t consider themselves a “caregiver,” but new research revealed that some have already assumed the role. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, including 1,000 who are ...

If you're a caregiver, you may be able to get help from Medicare for your loved one as well as for yourself. You may qualify for tax breaks on the care you pay for. To qualify for these tax breaks, ...

When Cheryl Jarvis was looking for help in dealing with her mom’s care a few years back, she turned to the Southern Caregiver Resource Center and Alzheimer’s San Diego. In addition to other services, ...

In her recently published memoir, Amy Bloom talks about her delay in having her husband tested for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She copes (or not) with his new behaviors that don’t make sense for ...

Caregiver forum in West Palm Beach offers support and resources ...

More than one in four adults in West Virginia — about 375,000 people — are family caregivers, providing care to aging parents ...