Supporting Caregivers
Chicago-area employers offer a wide range of benefits and support for caregivers Fact checked by Ros Lederman The number of caregivers in the United States has increased dramatically in the past 10 years. In 2025, about 63 million Americans provided ongoing care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities. That’s a 45% increase […]
Taboo Tolls
Coping with the quiet tax of elder caregiving Fact checked by Shannon Sparks People who receive care from family members often have better health outcomes than those who do not. But for those providing that care, the unspoken mental and emotional toll can be profound. Caregiving’s psychological impact varies widely. It can depend on whether […]
Meeting Loved Ones Where They Are
Experts share practical advice on communication, burnout, decision-making, and preserving dignity throughout the caregiving journey The questions in this issue’s roundtable stem from the personal experiences of many of our colleagues. Together, they describe a shift that happens as our loved ones age and need more intensive care. Communication becomes more challenging ; physical abilities […]
Robotic Caregiving
Even in Japan, robots are a long way from being fully‑fledged carers — here’s why By Giulia De Togni, University of Edinburgh Above Photo: Tokyo University of Science researchers demonstrate a nursing care robot during Japan Robot Week. Eugene Hoshiko/Associated Press/Alamy The robot pauses at the edge of the room as an engineer checks its […]
Lessons in Caregiving
3 tips every new caregiver needs to know, from people who have been through it I became a caregiver to my father, John, in spring 2023 when I moved back to Northwest Indiana following the unexpected death of my mother. I made several trips home from Colorado after Mom died, which helped me realize that […]
Our Top 10 Stories of 2025
One of the best parts of a new year is pausing to reflect on the stories that truly connected with readers — the ones they came back to, shared, and remembered. Our most-read stories of 2025 reveal the caregiving, aging, and health topics that mattered most. From everyday challenges to safety, nutrition, and policy, these […]
Technology and Touch
Innovations in senior care Technology is reshaping how care is delivered, monitored, and experienced. In this roundtable, experts in senior care and health innovation share the tools, trends, and strategies that are enhancing safety, independence, and human connection — while exploring the balance between digital innovation and personal touch. What is the most exciting technology […]
The Care We Carry
Insights from an ER physician A quiet promise, often unspoken, guides me through every shift as an emergency physician: Every caregiver deserves to feel safe in the care my team and I provide to their loved one. In the emergency department, caregiving looks different. It isn’t bathed in warm light or underscored by calm music. It […]
The Power of Interdependence
Support may fade after crisis strikes, but the need for connection persists Family caregivers, what if we stopped wearing our exhaustion as a badge of honor and instead embraced our reliance on one another? What if we believe people want to do good, and we lead with that assumption? It isn’t easy. We know what […]
Join AgeGuide in Championing Brain Health at Every Age
Most of us think about brain health only when there’s a problem. But research shows your cognitive wellness is shaped daily by what you eat, how you move, the connections you maintain, and even community policies. Protecting brain health is a shared responsibility that grows through knowledge, conversation, and action. The 4th Annual Aging Summit […]