Caring for a loved one is an act of love and dedication. Whether it’s an aging parent, a spouse with a chronic illness or a child with special needs, caregivers play a vital role in ensuring the ...

As an employer, it is crucial to recognize the signs and symptoms early and take proactive steps to prevent or alleviate burnout. Caregiving is a noble and compassionate role that many individuals ...

In March 2023, not long after her twin daughters were diagnosed with speech and language disorders, Veronica Diamond said her partner got into a car accident at work, injuring his back, neck and ...

Caregiving for a loved one, particularly those with chronic illnesses, dementia, or other age-related conditions, can be a rewarding but also exhausting role. While providing care is often driven by ...

Co-written with Clark Maxon. Burnout is a state of physical or mental exhaustion that results from prolonged or excessive stress. Job burnout can be affected by staffing shortages and long work hours, ...

The federal government has put the 53 million Americans who are family caregivers in the spotlight. The Biden Administration’s April 2023 Executive Order on Increasing Access to High-Quality Care and ...

Henry and Flora were married for 45 mostly blissful years before crisis arrived. Though they had argued over money and child-rearing concerns years earlier, they'd gotten along like the best of ...

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For members of the so-called "sandwich generation," doing double-duty caregiving can take a toll. Serving as a caregiver for a parent with dementia while also caring for kids and maintaining social ...

What are some signs of caregiver burnout? A caregiver with burnout has become overwhelmed and is physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted from the responsibilities and burdens of caring for a ...

Family caregivers are often relatives who provide care for their loved ones. Along with the emotional rewards of this ...

Whether caring for a family member, friend, or patient, caregiving combines both rewarding and overwhelming responsibilities. While many caregivers focus entirely on others’ needs, neglecting their ...