More male caregivers are taking on the role of tending to a loved one – a role that may have traditionally fallen more on women's plates, a new study reports. The role also comes with its challenges, ...

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"It would have been nice if I could have gotten a day or two off on a regular basis," one respondent said. "Even just running to the grocery store concerns me because I have to leave mom alone," ...

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter famously said: There are only four kinds of people in the world — those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and ...

Every day, millions provide unpaid care for a family member or friend. 1 The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated this crisis of care, with millions more people now reliant on unpaid caregiving and 40 ...

Balancing schedules. Remembering medication. Tracking symptoms. Being a caregiver for a family member can be as taxing as it is rewarding, and the role often goes underappreciated. While a support ...

Being a caregiver, or someone who provides a lot of help and support to a loved one, is a complex and challenging role. Research clearly demonstrates that caregiving can be one of the most stressful ...

Caregiving essentially teaches caregivers to be compassionate. Compassion is a necessary ability that most caregivers learn to cultivate in the process of caring for other people, especially those who ...

Alantris Muhammad leaves her home in Chicago Heights, Illinois, with her mother, Dorris West. Muhammad has taken care of West since she was injured in a car accident, leaving her unable to walk or eat ...