Caregiver Resources
Jul 26, 2013
Now that there are more than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—acting as caregivers to a loved one, those that take on this important position know that...
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Examining the Lives of America's Caregivers
More than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—are caregivers. The Takeaway peeks into the lives of these people to learn what it is like to care for an adult child with autism, an injured veteran, a disabled loved one, and an aging population suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s at an unprecedented rate.
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Caregiver to an Injured Veteran: 'I Feel Like I've Been Drafted'
Jul 26, 2013About 95 percent of troops wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan survive. But upon returning home, many have grappled with an entirely new reality that can include a traumatic brain injury,... -
The Faces of America's Caregivers
Jul 26, 2013Here at The Takeaway we followed the lives and stories of some spectacular individuals who are caregivers. More than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—a... -
The Heart Over the Head: A Revolutionary Approach to Dementia Care
Jul 25, 2013Over the decades, those who treat people with dementia have tried a number of methods of care to deal with symptoms, from physical exercise to drug therapy. Tena Alonzo, director of e... -
When Caregiving Becomes Everything: How One Family Copes With the Long-Term Care of a Mother with Alzheimer's
Jul 25, 2013Throughout the week, we're talking with caregivers—people who give much of their time and energy to caring for children, parents and other loved ones who need regular and ongoing assi... -
When a Nursing Home Falls Short: One Man's Decision to Care for His Mother-In-Law at Home
Jul 24, 2013As part of caregivers series this week, we asked you to share your stories of caregiving with us. Frank Medina cares for his mother-in-law, who suffered a stroke in 2006. Medina and h... -
Home Health Care Workers and the Business of Compassion
Jul 24, 2013When the care a patient requires becomes too great, families often call in help from nurses and home health aides who become a in integral part of the support system.
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Re-Evaluating End-of-Life Rights: How an Academic Expert Sees the Issue Since Her Husband's Tragic Accident
Jul 23, 2013All this week we're talking to some of the 66 million caregivers in America who work day and night to care for someone they love, a process that can sometimes be overwhelming. But for... -
Caregivers to a Generation of Autistic Children Coming of Age
Jul 22, 2013More than 65.7 million Americans—almost 30 percent of the adult population—are caregivers. All this week, The Takeaway peeks into the lives of these caregivers to learn what it is lik...