Health Center - Caregiving
More than 65 million people are providing care for a chronically ill, disabled or aged spouse, child, parent, relative or friend, and the majority of these caregivers are women. From caring for another to taking care of yourself, get the information and support you need to protect your well-being and the health of those you care about.
Caregiving Guide
Caregiving Contest Winners
Caregiver of the Month: January 2013—I would like to nominate my wonderful friend Norma who has been the most supportive, loving and caring caregiver of her husband, Jim, whose mental and physical health is in decline secondary to Alzheimer's…
Caregiver of the Month: December 2012—My son Joe DeVere was diagnosed with a more aggressive form of Multiple Sclerosis in 2002 six months after he married my daughter-in-law Rosanna. As a result of his disabilities he also had a serious car accident on August 2, 2005 and is now a paraplegic…
Caregiver of the Month: November 2012—I'd love to nominate my friend, Cyndie, for the recognition of Caregiver of the Month. Cyndie is a single mom to 10 year old Zachary, who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 2...
Caregiver of the Month: October 2012—My husband has been my caregiver, my advocate, my cheerleader, my rock, since I was diagnosed with cancer in November 2010…
Caregiver of the Month: September 2012—My dear friend, Terri, has devoted her life to care for her son 24/7 as he is mentally handicapped and prone to violent seizures…
Caregiver of the Month: August 2012—My mom, Lynne, is the ultimate caregiver. She is not only an amazing pediatrician, wife, and mother of four, but she also cared for her father (my grandfather) with Alzheimer's for 5 years in the early 90's…
Caregiver of the Month: July 2012—My name is Rona and I live with my mom. I am 37 years old and not married. My mom and I are extremely close. She had a stroke in the year of 2000. She is now on dialysis. I have been her primary caregiver ever since…
Caregiver of the Month: June 2012—My sister-in-law, Barbara is definitely deserving of recognition as Caregiver of the Month. My brother Paul's health has rapidly declined within the past six-eight months and he is unable to do many, many things which he would like to do…
