Caring for a loved one can be hard. Not only is it expensive, but it can also take a toll on the caregiver's mental and ...

Some people who provide care for an elder do not realize that everything they do is part of caregiving. They may say, "This is just what families do for each other," or "This is what friends are for." ...

Caregiver burnout is often framed as a personal issue, a matter of "self-care." This overlooks the complex realities of ...

The home-based care industry is facing increasingly compressed margins and reimbursement levels that fail to keep up with the ...

Caregivers are an essential part of home care, which is a major sector of the healthcare industry. They are often providing basic yet critical support with a mix of professional caregiving skills and ...

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 ...

There are profound rewards in family caregiving, but it can also be a long-term stressor. Helping family and friends with their daily and medical needs often consumes a considerable amount […] ...

A mathematical model simulated patient outcomes when given caregiver support or an expensive Alzheimer’s drug to determine cost and health benefits.

For most people, a cancer diagnosis—especially one such as chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a slow-growing type of blood cancer—sets off a flood of emotions. According to a 2022 Emotional Impact ...

Around 90% of nursing home beds are currently occupied in Connecticut. Advocates say by 2035 there could be a 3,000-bed ...

Choosing home care is about trust, clarity, and finding people who treat your loved one with genuine respect and ...