My client Linda cried to me in session, "I am so caught in the middle. Kevin and Sue, my two adult children, keep trying to 'help' me manage their dad, my husband, Don. Don has early stages of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Serving as a caregiver for a loved one can be as rewarding as it is challenging, and that can be particularly true when the one ...

A recent study suggests that healthcare professionals and policymakers should expand their focus on supporting the emotional well-being of individuals whose spouses have dementia, especially in the ...

The first impact was emotional, says Esme Almonte, 58 (name changed). “When a loved one is suffering from a chronic illness, you think in the beginning, if you do things right, everything will be ...

Being a caregiver is a selfless act. It means putting the needs of another before your own. Unfortunately, it can be one of the most stressful roles a person takes on in their lifetime. I marvel at ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The physical, mental and emotional fervor required to be a caregiver is widely understood, but how often do we think about being a ...

Nearly half of spousal caregivers are aged 75 or older, caring for partners with long-term health challenges. Adults 65 and older will make up about 25% of the U.S. population by 2050, increasing ...

Lori Gonzalez, 75, never thought she would become a caregiver. But today, she helps her husband bathe, get dressed and move safely around their Phoenix home as his dementia worsens. She hasn’t left ...

Lori Gonzalez, 75, never thought she would become a caregiver. But today, she helps her husband bathe, get dressed and move safely around their Phoenix home as his dementia worsens. She hasn’t left ...

Serving as a caregiver for a loved one can be as rewarding as it is challenging, and that can be particularly true when the one you are looking after is your spouse. The dynamic shift can cause the ...