Being a caregiver for an older adult or patient in need is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, exhausting and emotionally draining roles on Earth. In some families, it’s also non-negotiable. The ...
Family caregivers need a break. Their seemingly endless care responsibilities leave little time for themselves, leading to a myriad physical and mental health challenges, stunted career growth, ...
Jenni Worcester understands the importance of volunteering and the positive impact it can have on the older adults with whom she spends her time. She has spent the last two years volunteering her time ...
HASTINGS — Tom Genung didn't plan on being a family caregiver. He didn't even recognize it when he did become one. "It started out in an innocent kind of way," Genung said. "It was a progressive thing ...
Trina Taylor, 34, of Long Beach, became a caregiver to her father Henry Walker, when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease five years ago. Her father started getting lost on his way to work, she ...
It’s time to normalize caregiving among men. Taking leave can be difficult, both socially and economically. In most of the United States, the decision to offer paid family leave is left entirely to ...