Naomi Williams, a 47-year-old single mother in Augusta, Georgia, gave birth 15 years ago to her only child, Noah. During her pregnancy and regular doctor visits, she expressed concerns that were ...

Dear Carol: My 83-year-old parents are still doing well for their age but declining as would be expected. Since I live nearby, I’ll be their primary caregiver as needed. For planning purposes, I ...

One of the first tasks adult caregivers face is learning the ropes of the crazy U.S. health care system. You're likely ...

Millions of Americans are caregivers for loved ones — something that is challenging and expensive. On National Caregiver Day, NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY with ways for people to prepare for the ...

Anyone can be sympathetic, but being empathetic isn’t as natural, and developing an empathetic attitude as an EMS provider takes time. Empathy is an essential skill for EMS providers to foster. It ...

“Can you come help?” My mother texted me from my aunt’s home where she had fallen and, we now know, had broken her hip. My aunt was there when I was born. She’s always been in my life and represented ...

Over the weekend, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that will allow a broad range of extended family members to become a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – A few weeks ago, I asked readers in caregiving situations for thoughts and advice. The emails came in, and they still keep coming. It shows how many of the readers have been ...