Caregiver Profiles
Featured Articles
When Hector Elizando's dad didn't take care of his own needs while caring for his wife who had Alzheimer's, he fell into the ultimate caregiver hell.
An exclusive interview with Lee Woodruff
"For Better or For Worse" is for real
In his wife Lonnie, Muhammad Ali has a true champion as a caregiver
When a child's difference is Down syndrome, a family's goal remains the same—happiness!
Additional Articles
"Double Duty"
"The Team Player"
Special healing for a soldier wounded in Iraq.
A vow to a dying mother brings two sisters together in a battle for one's survival.
A caring network of friends makes a brave man proud
Over time, Jerry Rifkin has become the 24/7 man for his wife, Judy
When an artist is blinded, a caregiver has to use her imagination
When a stroke makes communication near impossible, learning new ways to make contact is key.
Leaving a career, finding her heart
A caregiver's story of strength, honor and the Native American way
For one woman, that vow has been a test of commitment for over 37 years.
When a teenager becomes his mother's main caregiver, he takes on adult responsibilities and earns adults' respect
A husband with a brain tumor. Two children with curious minds. How one woman navigates the rough waters of her family's life.
Sidestepping the rat race, this husband and dad takes on the non-stop role of caregiver—and discovers life's true adventures
A husband and wife invite their ailing mothers into their home and discover the value of shared responsibility
When autism "stole" her child, this mother and her family began their fight for their own welfare and that of all who must deal with this disease.
Giving up her Big City dream, a Midwest girl takes on the reality of caring for her mother—and discovers the relationship she might otherwise have missed.
Three sisters learn to be equal partners in their caring for their mother
Banking on common sense, a daughter brings calm to financial chaos
Instant tragedy and lifelong recovery helps unite a family
A Baby Boomer mom finds herself caught in the middle of taking care of her mentally and physically disabled child at home and her ill mother 1,500 miles away.
While aiding his mother with Alzheimer's, a caring son seeks help for the two of them.
An accident that took an instant—and an illness that lasts a lifetime—reshapes the relationship of a husband and wife.
One caring daughter plus two ailing parents equals a challenge beyond imagination and dependent on inspiration.
"The 'Go To' Girl"
"A Eureka Moment"
"I Often Remind Caregivers To Take Care of Themselves"
"God Is My Strength"
"There Are No Dragons I Cannot Slay"
"It's An Honor To Care For This Gentle Soul"
"We Gratefullly Recount The Blessings of Our Progression"
"Caregiving Is Often Frustrating, But Extremely Rewarding
"As Grandma Plays With My Kids, Her Eyes Light Up With Joy"
"The Good Life"
"A Unique Focus"
"Rewarding Work, Surprising Reactions"
"How I Do It"
"All My Waking Hours"
"Never Look Back"
"His One And Only"
"Attitude! Attitude! Attitude!"
"Positive Impact"
Stories and statistics on the changing face of caregiving
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