A mother and daughter share a laugh as they navigate the complexities of families dealing with cancer.

Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer

Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave…
A woman has a meeting with her family members to discuss care issues, one of several important communication essentials for family caregivers.

United in Care: Communication Essentials for Family Caregivers

Caring for an older loved one can strain family dynamics. Siblings…
A woman stands behind her elderly mother out of focus, a symbol of how many people don’t focus on what family caregivers really need.

What Family Caregivers Really Need From Their Own Mouths

If you've ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you’re…
A woman comforts her elderly mother as she contemplates whether it is time for 24-hour dementia care.

Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
A female family caregiver creates a schedule and explores other ways to improve her time management in caregiving.

Balancing Act: Strategies for Effective Time Management in Caregiving

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like…
A woman examines her reflection in the mirror as she contemplates her journey after caregiving.

Redefining You: The Transformative Journey After Caregiving

Caring for a family member can be an all-consuming role. It…
A woman works at managing reality in dementia support with her aging mother by pointing out the date on the calendar.

The Delicate Balance: Embracing and Managing Reality in Dementia Support

Did you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, for…
A family smiles while cooking together in the kitchen during the holidays after implementing some stress-relief tips for caregivers.

Unwrap the Gift of Holiday Peace: Stress-Relief Tips for Caregivers

What do you wish for most this holiday season? Good health…
A woman assists her senior mother with hospital-at-home care.

Maintaining Life Balance with Hospital-at-Home Care

No one wants to spend any longer than necessary in the hospital.…

Alzheimer’s Caregiving: When to Step In and When to Step Back

If someone you love has Alzheimer’s disease, it can be an automatic…
A woman looks out the window while embracing her elderly husband as she grapples with the stress of caring for a spouse.

Overcoming Resentment When Caring for a Spouse

You both promised to care for each other through better or…
An older man and his daughter discuss how dementia affects the five senses as they have lunch.

Understanding How Dementia Affects the Five Senses

When we think about dementia, the first thing that usually…