New research presented at Sleep 2025 highlights a growing insomnia crisis among caregivers, with women bearing the ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara County, CA (April 30, 2024) — May is not just about blooming flowers and warmer weather; it’s also Mental Health ...

Balancing the role of being a caregiver with a busy life leaves many of us feeling overwhelmed and guilt-ridden. How to deal with such caregiver stress? Having a good laugh isn’t always top of mind, ...

What can caregivers do to de-stress? Though caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementias can be rewarding at times, it can also be terribly stressful for caregivers and families. It is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Of the 53 million caregivers in the U.S., more than 61% are women. And while that means you are part of a legion of compassionate ...

Whether good or bad, we all experience stress. This is particularly true for professional caregivers, especially as decreased funding can lead to higher caseloads and longer hours for many caregivers.

Caregivers can only be good caregivers if they take care of themselves. For so many that role is a 24/7 commitment, which is a difficult role to fill every second of the day. No one understands that ...

Dear Carol: My husband recently moved to memory care. While I’m still an active caregiver with visits and decision-making, I finally have some time to concentrate on my own health. For a 73-year-old ...

Are meditation and yoga practices beneficial for Alzheimer's caregivers? The physical, emotional and psychological effects of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia take a great ...

Caregivers are those who care for family members who are elderly, ill, or disabled. After severe weather and flooding impacted many throughout the Northland, advocates are stressing the importance of ...