We spoke to self-care expert Nicole Dauz about caring for her daughter who has autism and a rare genetic disease. Nicole shares some tips for managing caregiver stress.

If you've ever felt numb through your caregiving experience, you're not alone. A common coping mechanism during periods of prolonged stress and trauma is suppressing your own feelings.

An Irish poem and some words of encouragement for the caregiver who's feeling uninspired and detached.

We spoke with caregiver and author Fern Pessin about the challenges of caregiving and employment both prior to and through the pandemic.

I have a request to all of you on the sidelines, from all of us on the frontlines: If you’re not helping day-to-day and in the thick of it, please don’t second guess our decisions after-the-fact. 

Making some humorous observations about the grabber, Fern Pessin uncovers the many ways this household tool promotes independence and safety for everyone.

My heart goes out to those who are alone in providing care to a loved one, but they shouldn’t have to. That has to change.

The passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act empowered workers to ask for accommodations to work from home. Thirty years later, coronavirus precautions have brought remote work back into the spotlight.

These organization tips, from Elizabeth Miller of Happy Healthy Caregiver, can help family caregivers manage any crisis.

When extenuating circumstances keep us apart during times of celebration, some ideas for making family and friends feel acknowledged and loved.

Several caregivers share the emotional conversations and difficult decisions they've had to make with their loved ones amid coronavirus concerns.

Works of God come in many forms. Some of them are unexpected. Some of them are a tall young man with wild hair and a kind smile.

In my quest to be as prepared as possible for the coronavirus, I asked...

I open the strong wooden door.  It reveals a four-sided room with only a...

Blessing for the Caregiver Sending Encouragement You wait. You manage...

My husband receives treatment at an ALS specialty clinic. We have...

Once born, we are receptive to everything. Through our school days we are...

In 2015, during my parents' ongoing medical crisis, my oldest sister...

I imagine we've all felt it. We start caring for a loved one, and next...

Dani Klein Modisett joins Lynette Whiteman for a conversation about the healing power of humor and bringing laughter to those living with dementia.

Yesterday, I went to visit my 97 year old mother in law who was recently...

Loving-kindness is showing me that I am lovable and I am capable of...

Please calm down. I'm doing everything I can. My child's health is going...

Flashback: I had just come home from Spike's very first surgery to his...

When you or I get sick with strep or flu, we feel a fever, maybe a...

There is so much going on this holiday season, that it is easy to get lost...

I held off writing for awhile, due to some adventures and lost thoughts...

Every year we know that the 4th of July will come with fireworks.  Every...

During Em's last days in the hospital, we were just waiting. Waiting for...

Recovery from major surgery has not been without hurdles. Being dependent...