caregiving

It's taking off around the country: Treatment at home for patients sick enough to be in a hospital, but stable enough to be home. Are family caregivers ready for all the responsibility?

Despite increases in assets among middle-class Americans in recent years, 80 percent of older adults would be unable to afford two years of long-term care, according to data from the National Council on Aging.

The debate about whether employees should be required to return to the workplace has generally focused on commuting, convenience and child care. A fourth C, caregiving, has rarely been mentioned.

For years, photographer Lori Grinker struggled to get along with her mother. When Lori moved into her mom's Aventura apartment to help with her mom's failing health (and continue chronicling her life), old wounds melted away.

New monitoring technology is helping family caregivers manage the relentless task of looking out for older adults with cognitive decline. But it's not an option for everyone.

These services can make the difference between being able to live at home with family or landing in a nursing facility. But state Medicaid programs don't always pay for them.

Burnout is a common problem for millions of military caregivers. And for many of them, the pandemic has made things even harder.

These days, there are hundreds of reasons to open your heart to others, but it's easy to get exhausted. Try these tips honed by social workers for staying healthy and empathetic.

Your friends want to help you out when there's a family health crisis. But it can be overwhelming to manage the offers of support. Here's advice to help friends help you.