'Grief is not on anyone else's timeline': The varied experiences of coping with loss
May 9, 2023
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from heart disease and stroke. Their loved ones must find ways to cope with the loss.
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Older LGBTQ adults face unique challenges in giving and receiving care
Jan 25, 2023
As people age, they typically turn to adult children and other family for support. LGBTQ older adults are less likely to have that support and more likely to care for each other.
The risks and rewards of caregiving for loved ones with dementia
Dec 14, 2021
The vast majority of people with dementia are cared for at home by loved ones. Studies show caregiving places them at higher risk for health problems of their own, but the work also can be rewarding.
A growing phenomenon, youth caregivers need recognition, support
Nov 3, 2021
Millions of young people nationwide provide care for a family member, a situation exacerbated by the rise in single-parent households resulting in part from the opioid crisis and COVID-19 pandemic. The physical and mental effects are far-reaching.
A stroke at 34 rocked her family's world
May 18, 2021
After his wife had a debilitating stroke at 34, Jacob Anderson did all he could to help his wife return home.
Stroke affects the whole family, and here's how to help keep it together
May 17, 2021
A one-day-at-a-time approach to stroke recovery can help families stay connected. A neurologist and a caregiver offer advice.
Son helps dad after back surgery, then dad helps son after stroke
May 7, 2021
After nursing his father back to health following back surgery, Tim Connery had a stroke that flipped the script on their relationship.
Higher 'spirituality' linked to better quality of life for stroke survivors, caregivers
May 26, 2020
While depression is common among stroke survivors and their caregivers, having a higher level of spirituality could boost their view of the world, according to new research.
Caregiving is never easy, and COVID-19 has made it harder
May 7, 2020
As the coronavirus severs access to support, caregiving becomes even more of a challenge.
Tips for caregiving during the coronavirus pandemic
May 7, 2020
Careful planning, focusing on mental health and enforcing infection prevention practices are critical for caregivers in the era of COVID-19.