My dad won’t answer his old cell phone or our land line, so I bought one of those “simpler” phones for him. He’s refusing to ...

If you're a caregiver for an ill or elderly adult, you're not alone. Millions of others are right there with you. They know how rough it can be, and they want to share their wisdom. When NPR asked ...

If you've recently taken on the task of caring for an older adult -- whether it be a family member or friend -- it can feel overwhelming. The impact of having to offer an added level of support to an ...

Lisa Marshall never expected to become her husband’s caregiver in midlife. The couple had lucrative jobs and were excited to retire early. “We thought that we had everything going for us,” Marshall, ...

Stress can damage your health if you do not manage it properly—especially if you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia-related illness. As part of National Stress ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

Family caregivers offer their wit, wisdom and survival tips for the hardest unpaid job in America. If you're a caregiver for an ill or elderly adult, you're not alone. Millions of others are right ...