As a caregiver, you play so many roles, from your loved one’s healthcare advocate to their constant companion to their de facto financial manager. But when giving too much of yourself leads to ...

The AARP says one in four people in the U.S. are caregivers to someone who's 18 years old or older. It's a job that can really take a toll and is often unplanned and unpaid. "And more family members ...

The number of people serving as sole caregivers for other adults is growing. In 2020, 53 million people in the U.S. provided unpaid care to an adult, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving ...

If you've recently taken on the task of caring for an older adult -- whether it be a family member or friend -- it can feel overwhelming. The impact of having to offer an added level of support to an ...

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 ...

Can you actually show up for yourself like you show up for others? Caregiving involves a whirlwind of emotions and adjustments, and often the stages of caregiving involve confusion and frustration as ...

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 ...

If you’re caring for a loved one, your role can vary widely. Depending on the person’s mental and physical health, and how much assistance they want or need, serving as their caregiver can be a ...

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 ...

The "sandwich generation" is traditionally defined as those who have a living parent and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting an adult child. But you can broaden that definition for ...

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 ...