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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lisa Marshall never expected to become her husband’s caregiver in midlife. The couple had lucrative jobs and were excited to ...

Dear Carol: I’m taking care of my 68-year-old husband with several serious medical diagnoses, as well as my 97-year-old mother in memory care. My daily drive to memory care for my mom is emotionally ...

The holiday season can be a stressful time for everyone — but particularly for those living with dementia, as well as their caregivers and loved ones. Statistics show that an estimated 6.7 million ...

More and more people become caregivers every year. AARP estimates there are 63 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S. That’s about one in four people. These are people who care for a loved one who is ...

Caregiving places unique stresses on one's emotional and physical wellness. As the primary caregiver for my (now late) husband, I remember feeling like I was trying to push back the ocean waves with a ...

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 ...