Medicare offers help for caregivers of dementia patients but getting the word out has not been easy. People who work in dementia care are trying to build awareness of a Medicare benefit of $2,500 to ...

Family caregivers often don’t get enough time for themselves — an unfortunate reality that can lead to burnout, depression and physical illness. With some 40 million unpaid caregivers in the U.S., ...

Respite means "time off." Every caregiver needs time off. Respite through substitute care can be provided on a regular basis, such as three days a week, or can be scheduled in advance when needed for ...

After a hospital stay, most people want to recover in the comfort of their own home. But that is not an option for a patient who is experiencing homelessness. That’s where medical respite centers come ...