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

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 ...

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 ...

The coming year is going to be defined by the tension of strong but opposing forces in the personal home care market. One ...

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 ...

Many adult children end up caring for their parents late in life. But when the role reversal happens in their 20s and 30s, the burden can feel too much to bear. By Samantha Chencharik Six years ago, I ...

Hiring a caregiver is a decision that significantly impacts your elderly loved one and the wider family dynamic. On the one hand, you want someone who is competent and well-qualified. On the other ...

It may happen suddenly: assuming the caregiver role for an acutely ill spouse or severely injured child. Disaster or emergency can compel you to quickly take on responsibilities you never expected. In ...