Caregiver Resources

Now that there are more than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—acting as caregivers to a loved one, those that take on this important position know that... Jul 26, 2013

Caregiver to an Injured Veteran: 'I Feel Like I've Been Drafted'

About 95 percent of troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan survive. But upon returning home, many have grappled with an entirely new reality that can include a traumatic brain injury,... Jul 26, 2013

The Faces of America's Caregivers

Here at The Takeaway we followed the lives and stories of some spectacular individuals who are caregivers. More than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—a... Jul 26, 2013

The Heart Over the Head: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia Care

Over the decades, those who treat people with dementia have tried a number of methods of care to deal with symptoms, from physical exercise to drug therapy. Tena Alonzo, director of e... Jul 25, 2013

When Caregiving Becomes Everything: How One Family Copes With the Long-Term Care of a Mother with Alzheimer's

Throughout the week, we're talking with caregivers—people who give much of their time and energy to caring for children, parents and other loved ones who need regular and ongoing assi... Jul 25, 2013

When a Nursing Home Falls Short: One Man's Decision to Care for His Mother-In-Law at Home

As part of caregivers series this week, we asked you to share your stories of caregiving with us. Frank Medina cares for his mother-in-law, who suffered a stroke in 2006. Medina and h... Jul 24, 2013

Home Health Care Workers and the Business of Compassion

When the care a patient requires becomes too great, families often call in help from nurses and home health aides who become a in integral part of the support system. 

Jul 24, 2013

Re-Evaluating End-of-Life Rights: How an Academic Expert Sees the Issue Since Her Husband's Tragic Accident

All this week we're talking to some of the 66 million caregivers in America who work day and night to care for someone they love, a process that can sometimes be overwhelming. But for... Jul 23, 2013

Caregivers to a Generation of Autistic Children Coming of Age

More than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—are caregivers. All this week, The Takeaway peeks into the lives of these caregivers to learn what it is lik... Jul 22, 2013

Data on America's Care Providers

Caregiving is a vast responsibility that a growing proportion of the population is faced with. As part of our week-long series on the lives of American caregivers, The Takeaway analyz... Jul 22, 2013