Every little bit of help you can get as an Alzheimer's caregiver means you'll have that much more energy to spend with your loved one. Several organizations within your local community may offer...

Here's an unexpected cure for caregiver stress: Complain about it. Yes, go ahead and dwell. Vent. Gripe. Grouse. What drives you crazy? Make a list of your top 10 pet peeves and see if it doesn't...

... caregiving, but a new study suggests there may be a flip side to taking care of someone you... of 14 or more hours a week caregiving lived longer and reduced their risk of dying by about...

Accepting the inevitability of death shrinks fear a lot. The whole point of caregiving is to make everything comfortable, safe, and right for our family members...

My mother's parents lived long lives, and in their last decades, they lived them with what seemed like every possible kind of caregiver. First, my mom cared for grandma and grandpa in their...

Many of us looking after an elder have heard the nagging whisper of guilt, like a pesky monkey parked on the shoulders who just won't quit poking us: Feeling guilty when you lose your patience,...

(HealthDay News) -- If you are caring for an ill or injured loved one, you could be at risk for serious injury yourself if your daily routine includes a lot of heavy lifting. The American Academy...

But getting assistance can make caregiving less burdensome, both physically and emotionally... you a chance to rejuvenate your caregiving. Your loved one may actually improve with the help...

... life." The findings show that "even in the face of challenging caregiving roles, many... perceived benefits of caregiving," Haley said. More information The Family Caregiver Alliance...

Discuss each person's caregiving responsibilities and challenges — and make changes as needed.... If you're overwhelmed by your caregiving duties, ask for help...