Many of us are caring for a loved one or know someone who is. While caregiving is a rewarding role, it can also be a challenging one, especially when you also have full time or part time work responsibilities. Juggling the demands of caregiving and work is a delicate...
If you have arthritis, you know how painful it can be. Data from the CDC reveals that the chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of individuals in the U.S. Approximately one in four adults with arthritis – 15 million people – experience severe joint pain....
The Passover and Easter holidays can be joyful, with family gatherings, festive meals and potentially time off from work. Many people consider these seasonal holiday celebrations to be their favorite times of the year. However, these holidays can also be very...
Your aging parent may live on his or her own, but maybe you’ve noticed that their home isn’t clean, the refrigerator is nearly empty, laundry is piling up, and bills aren’t being paid on time. More alarmingly, you notice medications are not being taken or have run out...
As seen in People in America are living longer than ever. They’re also having fewer children. As the Baby Boomers generation shifts into retirement mode, the net result for the United States is a rapidly aging population. In fact, according to the US Census...
Spouses of chronically ill individuals are often stressed, overworked and burned out. When you’re caring for a chronically ill spouse, you may experience an enormous amount of stress. And although you might feel isolated as you care for a partner, you are not alone....
