“The biggest gift is just a simple text,” said Catherine Newman, who writes about caregiving in her novels “Sandwich” and ...

In response to a USA TODAY survey on caregiving, readers told us what solutions they'd like to see in the care space. Are ...

The answer from caregivers is clear. In the U.S. today, roughly 38 million people provide unpaid eldercare. That number is likely to dramatically increase in the future as the number of people needing ...

Caregiver OneCall, a 24/7 emotional support line based in Antioch, launched in February 2025 and provides support and respite ...

Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, but the disease is something everyone should be aware of all year-round. Alzheimer’s disease affects nearly 7 million adults age 65 and older in the United ...

The first five years of a child’s life are foundational ones, brimming with opportunities for learning, growth, and discovery. They are also some of the most physically exhausting years for caregivers ...

A caregiver is anyone who helps another person in need. And taking care of those we love and care for at home, or those in need in our communities, can strain even the most resilient. Caregiver stress ...

As the prevalence of social media continues to rise, new research reveals it can be used to help caregivers communicate with their friends, families and communities. The study, published in Cancer ...

NORFOLK, Va. — Editor's note: This story is a part of our "Making A Mark" series. Over the last several years, Susan Geoghagan discovered a metaphorical connection to flamingos. "When they have their ...

There are many types of caregivers, and we have all likely hired someone at some point — whether a babysitter for a night out, assistance for a special needs child or even full-time clinical aid for ...