If your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, you know how devastating this condition can be. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) characterizes Alzheimer’s disease as a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and eventually...

Many of us are caring for a loved one or know someone who is. While caregiving is a rewarding role, it can also be a challenging one, especially when you also have full time or part time work responsibilities. Juggling the demands of caregiving and work is a delicate...

The Passover and Easter holidays can be joyful, with family gatherings, festive meals and potentially time off from work. Many people consider these seasonal holiday celebrations to be their favorite times of the year. However, these holidays can also be very...

Your aging parent may live on his or her own, but maybe you’ve noticed that their home isn’t clean, the refrigerator is nearly empty, laundry is piling up, and bills aren’t being paid on time. More alarmingly, you notice medications are not being taken or have run out...

Spouses of chronically ill individuals are often stressed, overworked and burned out. When you’re caring for a chronically ill spouse, you may experience an enormous amount of stress. And although you might feel isolated as you care for a partner, you are not alone....