One of the first tasks adult caregivers face is learning the ropes of the crazy U.S. health care system. You're likely ...

Most caregivers are middle-aged, and are women who might also be caring for children as well. Experts point out that ...

The "sandwich generation" is traditionally defined as those who have a living parent and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting an adult child. But you can broaden that definition for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re like most people, you’ve spent a lot more of your ...

As the last of the boomers begin to hit the half-century mark in January, we offer 50 tips for turning 50. This completes our weeklong series; the other articles cover money, relationships, health and ...

My wife has dementia and constantly picks at real and imaginary imperfections on her arms and causes them to bleed. She does ...

Once you learn about your role as a caregiver, you will be better equipped to face the current and future needs of caring for the elder in your life. Two helpful publications are the following: ...

Combining caregiving with personal and everyday needs for someone with a disability, whether it be a child or adult, is challenging, said Janette Wheat, Cooperative Extension Program specialist and ...

Alzheimer’s disease puts a significant burden on not only the nearly seven million people who have been diagnosed with it, but also the caregivers supporting them. More than 11 million Americans ...

Family caregivers are a critical extension of the healthcare team, yet little attention is paid to providing support, information, and training to caregivers in clinical practice. This randomized ...