The federal program is the biggest source of money for long-term care for the elderly and disabled. Republican proposals to cut its budget could jeopardize supports family and caregivers rely on.
Paid family leave programs not only reduce infant maltreatment but also reduce the need for spending on child protective services, according to new Georgia Tech research.
Helping a sick family member over months or years can be an enormous strain. It can also disrupt your identity. Psychologists say embracing this change can open up new ways for caregivers to cope.
The merger, to be completed by June 2025, will connect two issues — mental health and caregiving — championed by the late former U.S. first lady Rosalynn Carter.
Sue Bell became one of the first Alzheimer's patients in the U.S. to receive the drug now marketed as Leqembi. Her husband isn't sure if it made a difference.
The advice helped him when his wife was sick with breast cancer. And now 20 years later, he still finds it's still invaluable while supporting her through dementia.
More and more adults are juggling full-time work and caregiving responsibilities — and it’s costing employers about $33 billion a year in lost productivity and employee retention, according to a new report.
Caregiving responsibilities can cut young people off from peers and interrupt their emerging life story. And there's been little research or support directed at this group. That's starting to change.
Some 106 million people provide unpaid care for an adult in the U.S. Many feel invisible and profoundly lonely. But some are creating new ways to support each other.
Almost 40 percent of caregivers of older adults are men, and a third of that group is Black. But African American men face some issues other guys don't.
Individuals, families and caretakers are able to connect with local Centers for Independent Living (CIL) across Georgia to identify, request, and obtain necessary equipment.
