Being a caregiver is no easy task, but here are some tips on the right approach, and needed skills and traits.

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 ...

For as long as Jennifer Castro can remember, she and her mom, Rebecca Utley, were best pals. Pregnant at just 17, Rebecca raised Jennifer on her own, and in a way, the two grew up together. In fact, ...

Becoming a caregiver for an aging relative is a profound expression of love. You may find that you will begin to take on many of the responsibilities they might have had while raising you. Like ...

If you're looking for a way to make some extra money, or if you have an older adult in your life who needs home care, you might consider becoming a caregiver. But what does it take to become a ...

Children, spouses, siblings and friends of elderly people can get paid by Medicaid to help take care of their loved ones. Medicaid would rather pay a friend or family member to help someone while they ...

Dear Carol: Like many boomers, I've suddenly become a caregiver. I live in my parents' community but have a demanding job and a family. My parents were doing well until Dad had a stroke. Now, he's ...

Georgia potentially faces a humanitarian crisis when older residents outnumber children in a few years if the state does not build up its caregiving training infrastructure.

DEAR ABBY: I have been married to my husband for 38 years. It has been a happy marriage for the most part; we rarely disagree or argue. The problem is, his parents are both very sick. His mom has ...

Writer and certified financial planner Beth Pinsker talks to Kiplinger about caring for her mother and her new book.