Cancer caregiving can be taxing in many ways, from physical to emotional, as well as on the caregiver's time and resources. Here's how to help prevent burnout According to the American Cancer Society, ...

Millions of people provide care for older adults and people with chronic conditions and disabilities. You may be or know a caregiver who is helping another adult with daily living tasks. While caring ...

As we grow older, the prospect of needing long-term care becomes more and more of a reality. For starters, there is about a 70% chance that today's 65-year-olds will require long-term care services ...

As you age, you may require care in an assisted living facility or from a live-in caregiver. Unfortunately, most healthcare plans don't cover the costs of these services — costs that can range ...

I work with individuals to understand their own thinking processes and belief systems, to develop new coping strategies and learn new skills to interact with family and others interpersonally, and to ...

As a cancer caregiver, helping someone else is a big part of your daily routine. It can be easy to ignore your own wants and needs, but taking care of yourself is an important part of maintaining your ...

A few years ago, my husband and I found ourselves in a stage of life no one looks forward to. Our oldest was starting high school, my husband was beginning his transition to retirement and one of our ...

Building a strong medical support team, including primary care physicians, dietitians, therapists, and social workers, is crucial for managing the various needs that arise as Alzheimer’s progresses.

As our parents age, they will likely rely on us more. Tasks like taking care of chores around the house, driving, or cooking may become harder as their bodies slow down and they become less mobile.

Q. My parents are living with significant limitations from severe arthritis, recent surgeries plus the beginning of cognitive problems. My brother and I have been alternating weekdays and weekends ...