Caregiving Brought Her Closer to Her Grandfather
When she was a child, her grandfather was a stern disciplinarian, used to having his way, but when their roles reversed and she became his caregiver, he revealed a softer, loving side.
Inspirational Caregiver Stories
5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Loved One from Falling
By Ashley Lateef4 min read
Alzheimer’s and dementia can lead to falls, and potentially serious injuries, but there are ways to keep your loved one safer.
4 Ways to Avoid Becoming Isolated as a Caregiver
By Leah Newman3 min read
Detaching from others can take a serious emotional toll on caregivers, so it’s key to stay connected.
5 Ways to Assist An Older Adult with Budgeting
By Tiffany Taylor and Julie Hayes6 min read
Cutting back on unnecessary expenses can help protect your loved one from financial harm.
How to Find Time for Yourself as a Dementia Caregiver
By Nicholas Fenell4 min read
Self-care resources offer ways to share your responsibilities and lighten the emotional burden.
6 Tips for Caring for a Mistrustful Parent
By Kristy Dewberry4 min read
How to take care of a suspicious parent.
Alex Trebek’s Wife Opens Up About Caring for Him, Amid His Battle With Pancreatic Cancer
By Daisy Urgiles2 min read
Jean Trebek discusses her caregiving experience, almost a year after her husband’s diagnosis.
A Stranger’s Words Comforted This Caregiver
By Diane Stark5 min read
She had felt guility after her father-in-law passed away.
Where to Turn for Support After a Loved One’s Death
By Sarah Nicolay3 min read
Family and friends, as well as community resources, can help caregivers cope with grief.
9 Tips to Improve Communication with Someone Who Has Dementia
By Julie Hayes4 min read
Patience and respect can make things easier on your loved one.
‘Just Mercy’ Star Michael B. Jordan on How His Upbringing Shaped His Life
By Celeste McCauley6 min read
The actor opens up about his mother’s lupus and what it took to play civil-rights lawyer Bryan Stevenson.
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
By Olivia Abel2 min read
Exercise, learn about long-term care, go the doctor and other ways to improve your life this year.
