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

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 ...

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

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 ...

A Los Angeles Superior Court judge granted Leno’s request to be appointed conservator of his wife’s estate on Tuesday due to her inability to manager her financial affairs. Whether it’s in sitcoms, ...

Village Caregiving reports hiring a caregiver requires asking key questions to ensure a good match for your elderly loved one ...

An estimated seven million in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. And there are an estimated 12 million unpaid family ...

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 ...

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Anger is a natural emotion when caring for someone long term. Caregivers can experience high levels of stress and burnout, which can lead to feelings of anger and frustration. However, there are ways ...

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 ...