Naomi Williams, a 47-year-old single mother in Augusta, Georgia, gave birth 15 years ago to her only child, Noah. During her pregnancy and regular doctor visits, she expressed concerns that were ...
For as long as Jennifer Castro can remember, she and her mom, Rebecca Utley, were best pals. Pregnant at just 17, Rebecca raised Jennifer on her own, and in a way, the two grew up together. In fact, ...
Becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is a profound expression of love. You may find that you will begin to take on many of the responsibilities they might have had while raising you. Like ...
Dear Carol: Like many boomers, I've suddenly become a caregiver. I live in my parents' community but have a demanding job and a family. My parents were doing well until Dad had a stroke. Now, he's ...
At some point in many of our lives, we will find ourselves becoming a caregiver, either to our parents, spouse, children, or other relatives. If you do not have the money to pay someone to look after ...
Walking into an art class at San Diego Oasis in Rancho Bernardo is the highlight of the day for Neena Rahman, 59. “I feel like I want to do collaging, I want to paint, I want to do the markers,” she ...
One of the first tasks adult caregivers face is learning the ropes of the crazy U.S. health care system. You're likely ...
Anyone can be sympathetic, but being empathetic isn’t as natural, and developing an empathetic attitude as an EMS provider takes time. Empathy is an essential skill for EMS providers to foster. It ...
Rep. Elizabeth "Liz" Thomson (D-Albuquerque) is co-sponsoring a bill to tighten background checks for caregivers in New Mexico. (Photo by Leah Romero / Source NM) People interested in becoming a ...