Family & Caregiving

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What Is C. diff? What You Need to Know About This Deadly Infection

C. diff causes the most healthcare-associated infections in the U.S. — and women are at higher risk than men

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Breast Asymmetry: 9 Reasons You Have Uneven Breasts

It's very common for a woman to have uneven breasts, also called asymmetrical breasts. Find out what causes these breast asymmetries.

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Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?

Saturday, April 22, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely get rid of old or unused medications

5 Realistic Ways to Declutter

5 Realistic Ways to Declutter Your Home

Learn how to set achievable goals that spark true joy by clearing out clutter

Phyllis Greenberger and her husband

Painting Gave Me a Precious World All My Own While Caregiving for My Husband with Alzheimer’s Disease

It didn’t dawn on me until after my husband passed that what I’d been engaging in was art therapy

Shé Langley

Caregiving During Covid

Members of the “sandwich generation” have a tough task caring for parents and children. For me, Covid made it much more difficult.

Finding Dementia Care for a Loved One

Don’t Journey Alone: How to Find Caregiving Help for a Loved One with Dementia

Caring for someone you love who has dementia can be a heavy burden, but you don’t have to bear it alone. Here are some tips to find the caregiving help you need.

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Vaccinated children have fewer and less severe Covid-19 complications

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

Los niños vacunados tienen menos complicaciones, y de menor gravedad, de la Covid-19

What’s the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?

What’s the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care?

Hospice care and palliative care have things in common, but they’re not the same

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Covid Family Caregivers Need Our Support

Helping those who help others during Covid

Blue ballpoint pen and a last will and testament

End-of-Life Planning 101

Making financial and medical plans for your end of life is important. Here’s how to get started.

Allison Disarufino

Caring for Caregivers During Cancer Treatment Is Important, Too

Using a meal delivery schedule service has helped me care for the people I love

Hannah Keels

Asking for Support Helps Me Heal

Learning how to give family and friends actionable tasks has been an essential part of my journey with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer

Affectionate mother embracing her adult daughter who is fighting cancer

Do You Know Someone Who Has Cancer? Here’s How You Can Help.

Check out these resources, including a helpful program that brings family, friends and caregivers together through meal-giving

Do You Know Someone Who Has Cancer? Here’s How You Can Help.

¿Conoces a alguien que tiene cáncer? Aquí encontrarás cómo puedes ayudar.

Revisa estos recursos que incluyen un programa útil que reúne a familiares, amigos y cuidadores a través de un plan para proporcionar comidas

Supporting A Loved One With Cancer Infographic

Supporting A Loved One With Cancer

Helpful resources for family, friends and caregivers

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Put Yourself on the A-List This Summer

Between juggling summer camps, planning vacations and chauffeuring non-stop, moms may have fallen off their own priority lists this summer. Let’s fix that.

Lori LoCicero

My Husband and I Talked About Almost Everything. I Wish We’d Known to Talk About Death.

Living through the death of my husband taught me the importance of discussing end-of-life wishes with your loved ones

Jaclyn Smith

15 Minutes With: Jaclyn Smith Talks About the 20th Anniversary of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The Charlie’s Angels star credits her friends with getting her through her treatment

A close-up shot of baby milk formula with a plastic measuring spoon and bottle.

What’s Behind the US Baby Formula Shortage – and How to Make Sure It Doesn’t Happen Again

The shortage will affect some parents more than others. Not surprisingly, the most affected parents are those on the lowest income.