Guides

Caregiver stress—also called caregiver burden or caregiver burnout—is the physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that comes from providing unpaid care...

Hiring a caregiver is a practical solution when aging in place or managing a health condition requires daily support.

Long distance caregiving is the act of managing the care, health, and daily support needs of an aging parent, relative, or friend from a different city,...

Family care planning is the process of making decisions together about how an older adult or family member will receive care and support as needs change...

Medication management—the process of tracking, organizing, and taking medications on schedule—becomes increasingly important as we age, but it's often...

Difficult conversations are discussions that involve uncomfortable truths, potential conflict, or emotionally charged topics—and they become increasingly...

Caregiver burnout is a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that develops when someone spends prolonged time caring for another person...