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Beyond the Wheelchair

Understanding the history of July’s Disability Pride Month Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine someone with a…

2 days ago

Supporting Caregivers

Chicago-area employers offer a wide range of benefits and support for caregivers Fact checked by Ros Lederman The number of…

3 weeks ago

Sibling Strife

When sibling conflict complicates care for aging parents Fact checked by Jim Lacy Danielle Logan’s parents are in their 90s, and…

3 weeks ago

Aging With Pets

For many older adults, pets are family — even when caring for them becomes difficult Fact checked by Ros Lederman…

3 weeks ago

Balancing Act

Caregiving writer Valerie Nikolas reflects on her family's journey caring for her yiayia through the end By the time my…

3 weeks ago

Hope vs. Help

New Alzheimer’s drugs offer hope for some, but good dementia care protects the humanity of those they cannot help Above…

1 month ago

Robotic Caregiving

Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully‑fledged carers — here’s why By Giulia De Togni, University…

3 months ago

Two Brain Health Journeys, One Mission

A daughter’s fight for medical attention and cognitive justice Chicago area caregiver and patient advocate Shon Lowe is navigating two…

3 months ago

Lessons in Caregiving

3 tips every new caregiver needs to know, from people who have been through it I became a caregiver to…

4 months ago

Toenail Troubles

Why some caregivers should leave nail trimming to podiatrists When my mother was in hospice, home health aides and nurses…

5 months ago

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