Lori Grinker, a photojournalist and professor at New York University's Arthur L Carter Journalism Institute, was never close to her mother, Audrey. Their relationship had been strained when Lori’s parents got divorced and when her … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Veteran Caregiver Assistance Programs You Might Not Know About
November 11, 2022 by
Dear Raider,Welcome to the Critter Corner team! My father is a Vietnam Veteran, and my husband and I care for him in our home. I am wondering what caregiver assistance programs are available to help with caring for my dad and … [Read more...]
Print This PageIntroducing the Dementia Doula
September 6, 2022 by
If you’re familiar with the word “doula,” you probably think of it as referring to a person who provides guidance and support to a pregnant woman. From admission through delivery, a doula stays at her patient's side providing … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre You a ‘Helicopter Caregiver’? Learn How to Give Your Loved One the Space and Independence They Need
May 13, 2022 by
Q. With the recent loss of my father, my mother is now living alone about an hour away from me and my family. When dad died late last year, I grew increasingly worried about her and how she would handle things on her own. She … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Study Shows That People Who Care for Others Live Longer
May 13, 2022 by
Dear Hayek,A friend told me that caregiving helps you live longer. If that’s the case, I will hopefully live a very long time. I raised five children, care for my grandchildren several times a week, and I am a caregiver for my … [Read more...]
Print This PageCaringBridge: Don’t Go Through Your Caregiving Journey Alone!
May 3, 2022 by
Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and prominent advocate for caregivers, famously stated that there are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers; those who are currently caregivers; those who will be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCupcakes and Caregiving: A Successful Shark Tank Business Owner Balances Work Life with Caregiving
March 29, 2022 by
Tracey Noonan, CEO and co-founder of Wicked Good Cupcakes, started her business along with her daughter, Dani, in their Boston home kitchen. The company, which appeared on the TV show "Shark Tank" nine years ago, grew tremendously … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Your Loved One Ready for a Nursing Home?
March 4, 2022 by
Q. We have been caring for my mother in our home for the past five years. We think she needs more help than we can provide. How do you know when a loved one is ready for a nursing home? Thanks for your help!A. Caregivers and … [Read more...]
Print This PageThe Caregiving “Crisis”: Findings from a New Genworth Study
January 26, 2022 by
Mary has been providing care for her father with dementia for several years, in the home she shares with her husband and three small children. Things have gotten stressful for Mary lately as her father’s condition is getting … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat Is the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving? – The 2021 Fidelity American Caregivers Study
November 9, 2021 by
November is National Family Caregivers Month -- a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the contributions of family caregivers across the country. This commemorative month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving … [Read more...]
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