His wife was dying from cancer. A kind gesture offered some peace
When David Jefferson's wife fell ill, a friend went out of her way to help the family cope.
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In Winston-Salem, youthful guides help navigate the memory loss journeys of their elders
The Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness provides a safe and caring environment for up to 1,000 seniors living with dementia each month. Through collaborations with 21 nonprofit partner organizations, coordinators help facilitate meaningful connections between the young and the young at heart.
Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden
When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved.
Americans with disabilities need an updated long-term care plan, say advocates
Nearly 75% of Americans with disabilities live with a family caregiver, many of them age 60 or older. Updating your care plan now, experts say, can help make sure everyone thrives.
Finding help for teens who grow up caregiving for their disabled military parents
More than two million American children and teenagers live with a wounded or ill military parent. Many help with their care and face challenges like stress, anxiety and social isolation.
'Providers Don't Even Listen': Barriers To Alzheimer's Care When You're Not White
Nonwhite Americans looking for care for a loved one are much more likely than whites to encounter discrimination, language barriers, and providers who lack cultural competence, a new report finds.
People With Disabilities Find The Coronavirus Has Cut Them Off From Their Caregivers
Wisconsin was already facing a shortage of caregivers who provide crucial health services and help their clients live and work independently. The pandemic has eroded this workforce even more.
As COVID-19 Rips Through A Missouri Family, A Mom Tries To Hold Things Together
Edgar Urriola got sick around St. Patrick's Day; he's now on a ventilator. Then the kids got ill. Now his family is trying to keep life as normal as possible while hoping for his recovery.
Patients Want To Die At Home, But Home Hospice Care Can Be Tough On Families
The for-profit hospice industry has grown, allowing more Americans to die at home. But few family members realize that "hospice care" still means they'll do most of the physical and emotional work.
From Gloom To Gratitude: 8 Skills To Cultivate Joy
Reaching out in kindness, mindful breathing and taking time daily to note positive moments and personal strengths are all part of a program that reduces anxiety and depression. But it takes practice.