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Caregiving for My Mentally Ill Mother: I'm the One Who Picks Up the Pieces

She has lived with schizophrenia for 30 years and it's been challenging, but I still cherish our relationship
September 21, 2023
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How to Fix America's Broken Guardianship System

A talk with investigative reporter Diane Dimond, whose book 'We’re Here to Help' explains why guardianships go wrong, as they often do
September 21, 2023
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On Caregiving and Work-Life Balance

Employees who are caregivers and are vocal about work-life balance can see positive effects on their well-being
September 20, 2023
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Does Social Security Cover Any Caregiving Costs?

Jason Resendez, Next Avenue’s resident expert, and President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving, tackles your caregiving questions
September 19, 2023
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Grand Caregivers: Lessons Learned While Caring for Grandparents

With the increase in multi-generational families, grandchildren play a more prominent role in caring for grandma and grandpa
September 15, 2023
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The Gift of Therapy: A Caregiver's Lifeline

Therapy can hold you up when you are down and strengthen your resilience when you need it most
September 13, 2023
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South Texas Communities Seek to Support Dementia Caregivers

Family members and loved ones are impacted by financial costs, daily care and the emotional toll of seeing a loved one decline
September 8, 2023
An adult daughter with her father in their home. Next Avenue

What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Older Parent to Move In

To start, you will probably be unprepared, no matter how much time you have to get everything in order
September 4, 2023
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Intergenerational Care Models Are Having Impact

Intergenerational connections may be one solution for loneliness, so here are four innovative sites across the country putting that concept into practice
September 1, 2023
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LGBTQ Caregivers: Challenges, Joys and Realities

Caring for a partner or someone in your family of choice can bring fulfillment, but also feelings of isolation. Here are stories from people with lived experience.
September 1, 2023
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Third Hand: I'm A Backup Caregiver and I'm 200 Miles Away

Participating in my dad's care from a distance can be challenging, so here are some observations from my experiences
August 29, 2023
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