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Caregiver Support and Resources

Read the latest Caregiver Support and Resources Articles from Next Avenue.

A wife providing palliative care to her husband. Next Avenue, palliative care quality of life

Home-Based Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of Life

Relieving a patient's symptoms and providing support to caregivers is the goal. It's a beneficial program, but cost is a factor.
May 9, 2022
A black and white family portrait. Next Avenue, blended family issues, blended family support

Caring for Her Dad Exposes Blended Family Caregiving Conflicts

Comedic actor Tim Conway's daughter Kelly Conway remembers the laughter of life with her famous dad and his difficult final years
April 25, 2022
An older adult and her adult child smiling together while sitting outside. Next Avenue, resources for dementia caregivers

The Latest Shopping Resources and Trends for Caregivers

Manufacturers and retailers are focused on filling the gap for older adults and caregivers
April 14, 2022
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A colorful painting of an older adult using a wheelchair. Next Avenue, aging and disability, support

Aging and Disability Often Intersect, But Safety Support Systems May Not

The aging and disability worlds are colliding, but the policies and systems that currently exist are not enough to keep both populations safe
March 31, 2022
An adult son looking up at his older mother in front of a christmas tree. Next Avenue, palliative care, caregiving

The Comfort Zone of Palliative Care

When his mother lingered in the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the support of a palliative care team changed everything for this caregiver
February 22, 2022
Illustration of sad heart

Ways Family Mediation Can Help Resolve Elder Care Conflicts

Mediators can offer constructive, non-judgmental solutions to siblings when it comes to sharing the responsibilities of caring for parents
January 10, 2022
The writer sitting next to her mother at her 85th birthday party. Next Avenue, caregiver, doctors

How to Be the Caregiver From Hell (When Necessary)

The 'Health Your Self' author's advice on how to help your loved one get the best care
January 3, 2022
A mother and daughter sitting down together and smiling. Nect Avenue, caregiving, climate change

The Climate Change Challenges for Family Caregivers

How turbulent weather and fires are adding stress to what are often already stressful responsibilities
December 31, 2021
A photo collage of an older caregiver, a grandchild and an older man sitting in a wheelchair. Next Avenue Influencers in Aging

Caregiving Champions

There are so many 'caregiving champions' who demonstrate compassion, grit and perseverance. We honor three of them: Pauline Boss, Dr. Jessica Zitter and Mary Daniel.
December 6, 2021
A doctor helping a nursing home resident. Next Avenue, Pennsylvania nursing homes, staff shortages

In Pennsylvania, Nursing Homes May Soon Have to Provide More Direct Care

Proponents say increasing the amount of time a paid caregiver spends with a resident will improve patient care. Opponents say, given the staffing shortages, the task is nearly impossible
November 24, 2021

Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis Embodies the Millennial Caregiver

He's holding an online 'Bucket List Day' Nov. 20 and his 'Duty Free' documentary airs on PBS Nov. 22
November 18, 2021
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