Becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is a profound expression of love. You may find that you will begin to take on many of the responsibilities they might have had while raising you. Like ...

Naomi Williams, a 47-year-old single mother in Augusta, Georgia, gave birth 15 years ago to her only child, Noah. During her pregnancy and regular doctor visits, she expressed concerns that were ...

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

If you're looking for a way to make some extra money, or if you have an older adult in your life who needs home care, you might consider becoming a caregiver. But what does it take to become a ...

For as long as Jennifer Castro can remember, she and her mom, Rebecca Utley, were best pals. Pregnant at just 17, Rebecca raised Jennifer on her own, and in a way, the two grew up together. In fact, ...

Walking into an art class at San Diego Oasis in Rancho Bernardo is the highlight of the day for Neena Rahman, 59. “I feel like I want to do collaging, I want to paint, I want to do the markers,” she ...

In today's fast-paced world, many find ourselves unexpectedly taking on caregiving responsibilities for loved ones. Whether it's assisting an aging parent, supporting a sick family member, or taking ...

The stories we tell ourselves about independence can make or break us, especially when we are responsible for being a ...

Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D-Albuquerque) is co-sponsoring a bill to tighten background checks for caregivers in New Mexico. (Photo by Leah Romero / Source NM) People interested in becoming a ...

For millions of Americans, they often become caregivers before and during retirement. With people living longer, it’s often one of those unavoidable facts of life. But caregiving, most of which is ...