What do caregivers do

“Beware of one of the common pitfalls of being a caregiver: the super-woman (or man) syndrome. Keep your guilt in check and recognize that there is only so much you can do if your parent does ...

Every relationship is truly unique in its partnership, its dynamic, your histories, how you come together, your gender roles and norms you do and don’t accept. That makes your caregiving ...

Apart from reading, singing, and plodding up muddy trails, Grace enjoys scribbling notes and thinking up a storm. She is particularly interested in community support for the special needs population, ...

Caregiver responsibilities can be overwhelming and draining, but taking care of yourself is one of the most important things you can do. The stronger you remain—physically and mentally—the more ...

Family and friends provide nearly all the care needed by stroke patients after they leave hospital. Caregiving can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming and take a toll on caregivers’ health.

What caregivers need is time and flexibility. As we struggle to pass national paid time-off legislation, some companies have stepped up to do so. But not many. Others have acknowledged the time ...

"Minding Our Elders" columnist Carol Bradley Bursack advises a reader who wants support and to talk to others in this position, but doesn't want to get "mired in the negative." ...

ON my recent travels to Scotland, I met a professional caregiver. Matt (not his real name) had been a caregiver for more than 10 years before deciding to move on and change careers. He initially chose ...

It is important to be aware when stress becomes too much, as it can wreak havoc on our health and well-being. When we can easily identify our triggers, and manage our stress reactions, life becomes ...

Stroke is a major cause of disability in Canada. More than 50,000 Canadians have a stroke every year and about 40 per cent of those will live with lasting effects of stroke on their health. Once a ...

Lynda Schwanekamp tries to keep every morning the same. She cleans the bathroom. She makes sure her husband's clothes are set out. She places his daily incontinence products in the same spot, reminds ...

As America ages, more people are becoming caregivers to a loved one in need. The AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving estimate that 3.4 million children are currently in caregiving roles across ...