For our Thanksgiving article, I wrote about the fact that caregiving can actually be beneficial to the caregiver — that there is a part of gratitude that people often overlook: allowing others the chance to show love through care. However, that sentiment is obviously not always the case, and more often, as I’ve written […]
Autism and Telepathy: Can "Nonspeaking" Children Actually Communicate?
Autism and Telepathy: Are “Nonspeaking” Children Actually Communicating? What if nonspeaking autistic children aren’t silent at all — but are communicating telepathically or in other ways we don’t yet understand because science doesn’t yet have the tools to measure? That’s the provocative question explored in the new podcast The Telepathy Tapes, which follows scientists, parents, […]
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Dear Kiwi and Mango, I read that November is National Caregivers Month. I am a caregiver for my mother, who lives in our home and suffers from dementia. I am stressed and could use a support group of other caregivers in a similar situation. I was told that support groups can be very helpful. I […]
Does an Adult Child Have a Legal and/or Moral Duty to Become a Parent’s Caregiver?
Jane had a good childhood growing up in Virginia. However, she kept both an emotional and geographic distance from her mother for most of her adult life. The rift began after her parents’ divorce, which Jane blamed on her mother. They had only spoken a handful of times over the years. Jane’s mother missed many […]
Unprecedented Caregiver Fatigue in America — Do You Suffer from Caregiver Burnout?
Q. This past year, my mother, who has dementia, moved into our house, and I became her caregiver. I also work full-time from home and have two children of my own. Recently, I am feeling very anxious and stressed out, like I’m going to crack. I’m thinking I could be on the verge of burnout, […]
Managing Stress and Anger as a Caregiver
Dear Angel, I’ve been a caregiver for my mother for a few years, and I experience feelings of anger inside sometimes. I feel guilty for having these emotions, but sometimes I just want to bury my head in a pillow and scream. What are some good ways to vent and manage my stress and inner […]
Mental Health of Caregivers Is Subject of Powerful Documentary
Richard Lui, a journalist and news anchor for MSNBC and NBC News, sat down with Chip Carter recently to talk about his relationship with his late mother, former first lady Rosalynn Carter. Chip talked about his parents and their inspirational relationship and discussed his role as a long-distance caregiver for his mother, who had Alzheimer’s, […]
What Is the Financial Impact of Caregiving? New Report Offers Interesting Insights and Valuable Tips
November is National Caregiving Month, a time to acknowledge the family caregivers who provide assistance to older adults, Veterans, people with disabilities, and those with serious and/or chronic health conditions. These caregivers voluntarily assume this responsibility, often with little or no training or support and with little or no financial compensation. Anyone who is a […]
Emma Heming Willis Opens Up About Caregiving for a Loved One with Frontotemporal Dementia
Last year, Bruce Willis’ family announced that he would be stepping away from acting due to cognitive decline caused by aphasia, a condition affecting the ability to speak and understand. The actor’s symptoms progressed, and in February 2023, his wife of 14 years, Emma Heming Willis, announced that he had frontotemporal dementia (FTD). FTD is […]
How Caregiving Can Heal a Relationship
Lori Grinker, a photojournalist and professor at New York University’s Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute, was never close to her mother, Audrey. Their relationship had been strained when Lori’s parents got divorced and when her brother died from AIDS. It seemed like nothing would bring them together. That is, until Audrey was diagnosed with cancer […]
TikTok and Caregiving: The #Dementia Hashtag on TikTok Has over 3 Billion Views!
The first time Jacquelyn Revere walked into a support group for caregivers of family members with dementia, she felt completely out of place. Revere, then a 20-something who’d just moved from New York City to California to care for her mother and grandmother who both have dementia, was decades younger than anyone else in the […]
Are You a ‘Helicopter Caregiver’? Learn How to Give Your Loved One the Space and Independence They Need
Q. With the recent loss of my father, my mother is now living alone about an hour away from me and my family. When dad died late last year, I grew increasingly worried about her and how she would handle things on her own. She depended on my dad for everything! My first instinct was […]
CaringBridge: Don’t Go Through Your Caregiving Journey Alone!
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and prominent advocate for caregivers, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers; those who are currently caregivers; those who will be caregivers; and those who will need caregivers. For those of us who are caregivers, we’re very aware that […]
New Approach May Help ‘Retrain’ the Brains of Dementia Caregivers
Q. My mother is the primary caregiver for my father, who has dementia. As my dad’s dementia continues to worsen, my mom has been getting more and more stressed. She’s been irritable, depressed, and hard to be around, and she increasingly lashes out at my father and at me and my siblings, who are all […]
Cupcakes and Caregiving: A Successful Shark Tank Business Owner Balances Work Life with Caregiving
Tracey Noonan, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Good Cupcakes, started her business along with her daughter, Dani, in their Boston home kitchen. The company, which appeared on the TV show “Shark Tank” nine years ago, grew tremendously after an investment from Kevin O’Leary, one of the wealthy investors on “Shark Tank.” Following their successful “Shark […]
The Caregiving “Crisis”: Findings from a New Genworth Study
Mary has been providing care for her father with dementia for several years, in the home she shares with her husband and three small children. Things have gotten stressful for Mary lately as her father’s condition is getting worse, and she is having trouble dealing with his verbal aggression and wandering. Despite the difficulties of […]
What Is the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving? – The 2021 Fidelity American Caregivers Study
November is National Family Caregivers Month — a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the contributions of family caregivers across the country. This commemorative month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The Emotional and Financial Impact of Caregiving As many of you know, caregiving can […]
AARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool for Veterans and Caregivers
Dear Oakley, My father is a veteran and I am his caregiver. All of the benefit options seem really confusing. Is there an easy place to review and obtain all the available healthcare benefits without all the confusion and headache? Thanks for your help! Ben A. Fitz — Dear Ben, AARP recently released a free online […]
Are Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Among the Best or Worst States for Supporting Family Caregivers?
A recent Facebook Live event, Caring for the Caregivers, featuring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-California), occurred last week. The biggest takeaway was that word is starting to spread on Capitol Hill that family caregivers need more support. The live discussion was centered around the Credit for Caring Act and what it […]
Is it a Burden? – Caring for Parents When Your Relationship is Strained
One third of all Americans are unexpectedly caring for their senior parents. Many of these families had strained relationships before their adult children assumed the role of caregiver, yet these adult children still feel it’s their duty to help their ailing senior parents. This is a topic that is covered by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner, […]
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