Millions of Americans provide unpaid care for aging or ill family members, and it's costing them. "Family caregivers spend, ...

Caring for a loved one with cancer can be traumatic, leading to PTSD symptoms like hypervigilance and intrusive thoughts.

Women—mothers, daughters, wives, sisters, and friends—often serve as the primary caregivers in American families, ...

They may also experience physical health problems and fatigue. Perceived caregiver burden has been associated with premature institutionalization and patient reports of unmet needs. Screening ...

The costs can quickly add up for those caring for family members. That’s why lawmakers are considering a bill to help ...

At least two of the co-sponsors of the bill have personal experience as family caregivers. “The Credit for Caring Act is a great tool to help ease the financial burden caregivers face ...

Here are some possible strategies an overburdened caregiver can try: For many caregivers, the emotional burden of watching a parent decline, navigating complex family dynamics, or processing ...

Every year, millions of family members and friends provide care for loved ones undergoing cancer treatment, often at great emotional cost.

Community partnership specialist Kelly Garrett offered advice on how caregivers can make sure they are taking adequate care of themselves while helping their loved ones.

Results of a pilot study showed a support program for caregivers and patients coping with surgery for early-stage lung cancer was feasible and accepted, but other outcomes were inconclusive.