An estimated seven million in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s. And there are an estimated 12 million unpaid family ...

Brittany Butts understands that for many families, Alzheimer's comes as a double burden. As a teenager, she watched not only ...

From childhood through middle school, I considered my life “normal.” My worries consisted of homework, grades and sports. Then, my mother started changing. She grew more forgetful, became less ...

New research from Emory University suggests that the toll of caregiving extends beyond emotional and logistical burdens.

There’s an antidote to caregiver burnout, and that is putting yourself first My loved one’s dementia came at me and my family like a tornado. Suddenly, this formerly self-sufficient member of our ...

It's both National Caregiving Month and Alzheimer's Awareness Month. In the U.S. alone, someone develops Alzheimer's every 66 seconds.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) – Alzheimer’s can affect both those who are diagnosed and those who are caregivers. Vanderbilt student Jackson Noland witnessed this firsthand. “I have a family member with ...

It is normal to have some form of guilt or shame for not feeling the emotion of thankfulness. The day-to-day responsibilities ...

DE PERE (WLUK) -- Nearly 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's disease, according to the Alzheimer's Association. The disease claims about 3,000 lives per year in Wisconsin. It's a diagnosis ...

Caring for yourself while looking after a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease is essential for your health and the quality of care you provide. Share on Pinterest Getty Images/Drs Producoes Caring for ...