OpinionThe Coming Elder Care CrisisThe growing ranks of Americans aged 85 and older require a lot of care and caregivers; we don’t have enough of eitherApril 30, 2024
The Missing Piece of Managing Caregiver StressNervous System Regulation (NSR) through practices such as breathing exercises and gentle yoga can have an impact on the caregiver as well as on the one they care forApril 17, 2024
Workplace Caregiving: One Size Does Not Fit AllNew reports shed light on what family caregivers need from employersApril 5, 2024
Fernando Torres-Gil: Fixing the Caregiver ShortageAs a senior adviser to three presidents and a respected academic, Fernando Torres-Gil has long advocated for older adults and caregivers, and explains why robust immigration is goodMarch 12, 2024
The Economic Costs of Family CaregivingStudies show that solutions to reduce the impact on the economy and on the financial lives of caregivers are neededDecember 8, 2023
From Caregiver to Peer Specialist: A Job Based on Life ExperiencePeer Specialists support caregivers, facilitate access to health care, community-based services and moreJune 30, 2023
Are You Your Mother’s Keeper?More parents in need of long-term care are turning to their children for helpJune 15, 2023
One Way to Help Family Caregivers: Caregiving NavigatorsThese experts are beginning to help families suddenly needing help wading through the thicket of long-term careOctober 21, 2022
Caregiver, Care Partner, Companion? Why Language MattersTo be the best caregiver possible, be as true to yourself as you are true to the person in your care August 2, 2022
Using Technology to Chart a Course for CareSmartphone apps and focused technology for caregivers can help with care management and communicationJuly 7, 2022
Growing Number of Adults with Down Syndrome Also Develop Alzheimer'sCaring for an older adult with Down syndrome can be complicated by a diagnosis of dementia — and treatments and long-term care supports still lagJune 14, 2022
Caregiving for a Parent: More Partnership Than Role ReversalCaring for an aging parent requires adaptability, patience and self-careJune 8, 2022
Broken Heart Syndrome: Illness After LossResearch shows a widow's or widower's grief can have big effects on physical healthMay 26, 2022
Home-Based Palliative Care Can Improve Quality of LifeRelieving 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
Caring for Her Dad Exposes Blended Family Caregiving ConflictsComedic actor Tim Conway's daughter Kelly Conway remembers the laughter of life with her famous dad and his difficult final yearsApril 25, 2022
The Latest Shopping Resources and Trends for CaregiversManufacturers and retailers are focused on filling the gap for older adults and caregiversApril 14, 2022
Aging and Disability Often Intersect, But Safety Support Systems May NotThe aging and disability worlds are colliding, but the policies and systems that currently exist are not enough to keep both populations safeMarch 31, 2022
The Comfort Zone of Palliative CareWhen his mother lingered in the final stages of Alzheimer’s disease, the support of a palliative care team changed everything for this caregiverFebruary 22, 2022
Ways Family Mediation Can Help Resolve Elder Care ConflictsMediators can offer constructive, non-judgmental solutions to siblings when it comes to sharing the responsibilities of caring for parentsJanuary 10, 2022
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 careJanuary 3, 2022
The Climate Change Challenges for Family CaregiversHow turbulent weather and fires are adding stress to what are often already stressful responsibilitiesDecember 31, 2021
Caregiving ChampionsThere 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
In Pennsylvania, Nursing Homes May Soon Have to Provide More Direct CareProponents 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 impossibleNovember 24, 2021
Filmmaker Sian-Pierre Regis Embodies the Millennial CaregiverHe's holding an online 'Bucket List Day' Nov. 20 and his 'Duty Free' documentary airs on PBS Nov. 22November 18, 2021
Meet the Future Health Care Workers: Hospitals Develop Solutions to their Labor ShortageThree hospitals in eastern Washington State ‘grow their own’ health care staffersNovember 1, 2021
SponsoredHow Senior Living Leaders Can Address Their Labor ShortagesSenior living communities must reinvent their systems to manage hospitality services with a reduced workforceOctober 25, 2021
A Missed Opportunity for the Direct Care WorkforcePandemic upheaval across the U.S. workforce hasn’t brought badly-needed paid caregivers into the fieldOctober 20, 2021
SponsoredWe Must Care for the CaregiversCaregivers are suffering from anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts at an alarming rate and they need our support more than everSeptember 27, 2021
Patti Davis on Ronald Reagan's Alzheimer's: 'His Soul Can’t Be Sick'Insights from the new book by former President Reagan’s daughter, based on her years running a support group for dementia caregiversSeptember 24, 2021
Is Honesty Really the Best Policy for a Loved One With Dementia?Sometimes telling a "white lie" can actually be therapeutic when faced with an upsetting situationSeptember 23, 2021
What to Do When An Airline Loses or Damages Your WheelchairCustom-made wheelchairs are lost every day, and some disability activists are calling for accountability and reformAugust 30, 2021
SponsoredThe Average Caregiver Is Younger Than Ever - Are They Prepared?As couples choose to become parents later in life, caregivers for their parents are now younger than beforeAugust 30, 2021
How to Adjust When a Beloved Dog Is More Than an Owner Can HandleSmaller breeds are easier to manage, but if an owner prefers to keep their pet, try to help them put a better support system in placeJuly 19, 2021
Dementia-Friendly ‘Apartment’ Showcases Safer Home DesignThe Alzheimer’s Foundation of America unveils a full-scale apartment space customized for people with dementiaJuly 13, 2021
How the Villages Network Is Emerging From the PandemicCOVID-19 stalled many activities in the Villages neighborhood network for older adults, but also brought unexpected benefitsJune 17, 2021
Pandemic Disruption Spurred Innovation in Aging ServicesGroups share their success stories and some lessons for the futureMay 10, 2021
Want to Help a Caregiver? Volunteer Your Online Research SkillsMany caregivers are overwhelmed and may not have the time or energy to find resourcesApril 27, 2021
The Best Mindset for Helping an Aging ParentThis excerpt from "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help" recommends being clear about what your role is — and isn’tFebruary 23, 2021
Outdated Myths About Dementia That It's Time to DiscardThe updated Mayo Clinic guide tackles misconceptions about the conditionJanuary 27, 2021
How to Get Your Homebound Parent a COVID-19 VaccineWays to be proactive for the shots, since the bumpy rollout demands itJanuary 14, 2021
OpinionOPINION: Unpaid Caregivers Need Care, TooWe need to recognize, and assist, this invisible workforceDecember 17, 2020