“Caregivers are the backbone of our care economy, but they rarely receive support themselves,” says Dr. Serena Hall, Geriatric Psychologist. “Forgotten Care fills a long-standing void by offering a ...
Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but ...
A former intensive care and home health nurse, Lana Wilhelm, has leveraged her experience as both a nurse and a family caregiver to found an organization ...
As any family caregiver will tell you, caregiving is hard. In addition to the stress involved, family caregivers often take a financial hit. But there are ways to get a hand paying for the care you ...
Darlene McGlotten-Whitehead says she's been a caregiver to her 10-year-old granddaughter, Laila, on and off for the last eight years. "A very smart little girl," says McGlotten-Whitehead. "Good at ...
When it comes to serious mental illness, family caregivers are crucial partners. But often, they must fend for themselves. A ...
The challenges of caring for elders can result in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Caregivers often don't recognize the symptoms of stress that they are experiencing. For a ...
President Joe Biden (center) smiles after signing an executive order regarding expanded support for caregivers in the Rose Garden of the White House on April 18. (Susan Walsh/AP) President Joe Biden ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Caregiver Support Line at 1-855-260-3274 is just a quick phone call away. Whether you are in need of immediate assistance or have questions about what services ...
Old Colony Elder Services honored 10 caregivers with its Caregiver Appreciation Awards. The awards were presented to ...