Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara County, CA (April 30, 2024) — May is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also Mental Health ...

Whether good or bad, we all experience stress. This is particularly true for professional caregivers, especially as decreased funding can lead to higher caseloads and longer hours for many caregivers.

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...

Dear Carol: My husband recently moved to memory care. While I’m still an active caregiver with visits and decision-making, I finally have some time to concentrate on my own health. For a 73-year-old ...

Caring for an aging loved one keeps them at home in a familiar space around family. But caregiving can also be emotionally and physically challenging. Family caregivers often juggle care ...

Caregivers can only be good caregivers if they take care of themselves. For so many that role is a 24/7 commitment, which is a difficult role to fill every second of the day. No one understands that ...

Fox News Digital publishes an array of health pieces each week to keep you up to date on the latest developments in disease prevention, nutrition, medical research, health care and more. We also share ...

Across the country, 24% of adults are family caregivers. In New Hampshire, 281,000 adults provide this essential care, often ...

A recent AARP study found that more than half of North Carolina’s family caregivers experienced at least one financial ...