Where to Turn When Your Adult Child Has Developmental Disabilities
By Branka Primetica and Lauri Scharf5 min read
Public and private agencies and a personal support network can help overcome obstacles.
Inspirational Caregiver Stories
When Retail Therapy Is Your Prescription for Stress
By Lisa Weitzman5 min read
Caregiving can lead to emotional spending, but there are ways to manage your impulses.
A Take-Charge Caregiver Learns the Value of Asking for Help
By Stephanie Thompson8 min read
Relocating three senior family members seemed a daunting task, but accepting assistance made all the difference.
Kate Mulgrew’s Toughest Role: Alzheimer’s Caregiver
By Kate Mulgrew9 min read
The actress couldn’t refuse when her mother asked her to watch over her as she dealt with the debilitating disease.
You’re Not Alone: Alzheimer’s Support Groups Can Help
By The Editors2 min read
Alzheimer’s and dementia caregiving is not something one should go through alone; a support group can make all the difference.
A Caregiver Finds Comfort in the Book of Psalms
By Norm Stolpe6 min read
A retired pastor continues to find spiritual fulfillment in caring for his wife, who has Alzheimer’s.
Her Mom With Alzheimer’s Still Inspires Her
By Miriam Green5 min read
Even as she sees her mother’s faculties slowly fade, their weekly visits continue to inspire her.
5 Tips for Effective Long-Distance Caregiving
By The Editors2 min read
Here are five ways you can make caring for a distant loved one run a bit more smoothly.
The Challenges of Transitioning a Loved One into a Senior Facility
Longtime Guideposts contributor Stephanie Thompson shares some lessons she learned from helping her husband’s 90-year-old grandmother move from her home of 60 years into a facility 200 miles away.
Kate Mulgrew Shares Lessons Learned from Alzheimer’s Caregiving
The acclaimed actress shares advice based on she what she learned from serving as her mother’s healthcare guardian as she dealt with Alzheimer’s disease.
4 Ways Caregivers Can Assist During a Hospital Stay
By Kristy Dewberry4 min read
How to make sure your loved is cared for while they’re under someone else’s watch.
