Half of Americans don’t consider themselves a “caregiver,” but new research revealed that some have already assumed the role. That’s according to a survey of 2,000 Americans, including 1,000 who are ...

Aging Services is reminding social workers and senior caregivers to pause and act when considering their own well-being.

Darlene McGlotten-Whitehead says she's been a caregiver to her 10-year-old granddaughter, Laila, on and off for the last eight years. "A very smart little girl," says McGlotten-Whitehead. "Good at ...

It’s 11:47 p.m., and Sarah is changing her father’s bedsheets for the second time in one night. The home health aide cancelled — again. Her father, who practiced law for 40 years, now can’t even ...

Family members carry the burden and costs of caring for America's aging population. Federal policy change is slow to come but ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Where can I turn for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-year-old father and work too, and it’s wearing me out. — Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy: Taking care of an aging parent — ...

Editor’s Note: The following column was originally published June 17, 2023. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase ...

Personal care for seniors means helping them with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, grooming, and helping with continence care if needed. Saige Via is a ...

For the millions of older adults who rely on the support of a family caregiver, successful aging is not an individual achievement but a cooperative process between a care receiver and a caregiver. Yet ...

Woman arrested for posing as a caregiver to defraud elderly victims, facing multiple charges including exploitation and theft.