To be able to care for the people you love, you must first take care of yourself. It’s like the advice we’re given on airplanes: put on your own oxygen mask before trying to help someone else with ...

As a caregiver, you spend most of your time thinking of and acting for others. This makes it hard to shift the focus back onto you. It can even feel selfish. Yet self-care is critical to surviving and ...

You already care for the world — don't forget to care for yourself. Many of us have experienced the feeling of putting others first, whether it's taking care of family, friends, or colleagues. There's ...

Taking care of others seems to come naturally to some people and not so much for others. My daughter, for example, at the age of 8, is a natural caregiver. She has had that nurturing spirit since ...

Your state can pay you for caregiving through Medicaid or the Veterans Affairs (VA). To qualify, you and your loved one must meet eligibility requirements that depend on your state. Your payment also ...

As a caregiver, you spend most of your time thinking of and acting for others. This makes it hard to shift the focus back onto you. It can even feel selfish. Yet self-care is critical to surviving and ...