Millions more family caregivers across the country now have easier access to critical support through the expansion of the Caregiver Support Program offered via 211 — the 24/7 free, confidential ...

Darlene McGlotten-Whitehead says she's been a caregiver to her 10-year-old granddaughter, Laila, on and off for the last eight years. "A very smart little girl," says McGlotten-Whitehead. "Good at ...

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced an extension to its Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) through 2028, aiming to support thousands more ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vietnam veteran Jerry King holds onto his wife, Pauline, as she lifts him into his wheel chair at their home in Anna, Illinois.

New grief recovery support groups from Courage to Caregivers aim to help family caregivers address burnout, stress and the often-overlooked grief that can accompany caregiving.

The challenges of caring for elders can result in caregivers ignoring their own physical and emotional health. Caregivers often don't recognize the symptoms of stress that they are experiencing. For a ...

Patients with dementia who participated in a Medicare-funded collaborative care program that provided support and medical advice for caregivers were able to remain in their home communities longer ...

Steve Schwab, from left, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation; Caira Benson, a caregiver for an injured post-9/11 Army veteran; Jim Marszalek, national service director for Disabled American Veterans; ...

Ollie Tansimore has been caring for his 11-year-old granddaughter for the last 10 years. "My life is around her, and being around her," says Tansimore. "And we have a good relationship." Last year, he ...