Hackman had Alzheimer’s disease, and Arakawa was his caregiver, looking after his daily needs and protecting his social image. When Arakawa became ill, she likely cared for Hackman to the end ...

A woman who allegedly tried to strangle an elderly man who had ALS and then robbed him has been given a suspended sentence. Marcella Ann Collins, of Ringgold, was given a total 10-year sentence ...

In recent years, Otsuka Pharmaceutical has made a public, concerted effort to align itself with the caregiver community. In late 2023, the drugmaker announced a formal commitment to support caregivers ...

Three millennials recount how they found out one of their parents was ill and the ups and downs of being the full-time caregiver for a loved one. Here’s what people had to say outside a Pierre ...

When it comes to providing care for a family member or friend, the Ontario Caregiving Organization has reported that many people who take on these roles do not see themselves as caregivers ...

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Her dad was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's in his late 50s. After years of caregiving, she left Meta to create an app to streamline caregiving. This as-told-to essay is based on a ...

People who are using the new CDPAP system to facilitate payment for caregivers were supposed to get their first paychecks last week but many are still waiting. “Glitch after glitch after glitch ...

Supported by By Miriam Jordan Photographs by Caroline Gutman Alfredo Orellana, 31, was not just a caregiver for Luke Ferris, a 28-year-old with severe autism. The pair worked out at the gym ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...

The care includes pain relief, psychological support, caregiver assistance, and end-of-life planning. Advt The team is led by palliative care doctor Dr Gajasaraj and includes trained nurses ...

Dragica has not paid for electricity since late 1998, when Kosovo was at war. A 78-year-old Serb, she admits this has made her life easier given her meagre pension of 250 euros a month. “It’s ...