Caregiving

Caring for Abusive Parents

When abusive parents need caregiving, adult children often face a difficult decision. A contract often exists between parents and children,…

9 months ago

Documenting Caregiver Experiences

A Q&A with anthropologist Rebecca Berman, PhD, who interviewed dozens of caregivers about what it's like to care for a…

9 months ago

Caregiving and Addiction

How caregivers can support their loved one through addiction. Celeste Kranick won’t forget the moment when a close relative, for…

2 years ago

Diverse Caregivers

The Care Plan prioritizes LGBTQ+ and racially diverse caregivers. After her wife was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in 2011, Marsha…

2 years ago

Travel Granted

Caregiver travel grants offer respite and adventure to those caring for others. Last May, Yolanda Sampan and her husband headed to…

2 years ago

A Life with Meaning

Enhancing quality of life for people with dementia Chicagoan Kris McCabe’s Instagram and TikTok accounts are peppered with sweet moments…

2 years ago

8 Proven Strategies to Simplify Caregiving

Taking care of an older adult can be exhausting for family caregivers, who learn as they go from one precarious…

4 years ago

Op-Ed: 4 Simple Things to Change Your Caregiving Story

Chicago Health is committed to publishing a diversity of opinions. The opinions expressed in this op-ed article are the author’s…

4 years ago

9 Tips When Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s

When a loved one receives a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, family caregivers may feel at a loss, but there are…

4 years ago

Caregiving Challenges

What to look for when transitioning to memory care For families who have a loved one with dementia, the many…

4 years ago

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