Research shows women under the age of 50 have an 80% higher risk of developing cancer compared to men of the same age.

'Memory cafes' are small social gatherings for individuals with dementia — and their caregivers, too. As public health funding shrinks, memory cafes are cheap to run and can offer measurable benefits.

Women without access to health care — including mental health care — are more likely to die from pregnancy-related issues, including substance misuse and suicide.

During its annual Mental Health Forum the Carter Center addressed the toll that caregiving can have on mental health. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers is now partnered with the Carter Center’s mental health program to address those needs.

Without an advocate, Georgians who cannot speak or understand English well are more likely to suffer abuse and neglect.

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.

More people are being diagnosed with dementia as the number of available caretakers shrinks.

Many who care for family members and loved ones at home say it can be very stressful but also rich in meaning. Share your story and insights.