Village Caregiving reports that caring for elderly loved ones at home involves assessing needs, ensuring safety, meal ...

Considering older people are most susceptible to the consequences of social isolation and feelings of loneliness, it's not entirely surprising that many of them are forgoing self-care and avoiding ...

You take care of yourself by doing the things that make you feel alive. The things that keep your mind at peace, that make you smile, that can always make any situation alright again. You will do it ...

Taking care of a sick or aging family member can be exhausting, especially when chronic conditions can last months or years. As much as you love that person, providing care can be a full-time job that ...

When someone says, "Take care of yourself," what do you think they mean? It is a common, literal expression used when saying goodbye. It generally means to be well, make good choices and stay safe ...

Self-care can range from physical activities like taking a warm bath, to social activities like catching up with friends, to mental activities like taking a break. Self-care involves conscious ...

Are you feeling a little burned out? You’re not alone. Many things can get in the way of taking care of ourselves, including caregiving responsibilities, work, social commitments, and more. But ...

Can caring too much hurt your mental health? It's called compassion fatigue, and mental health experts say it's a phenomenon that occurs most commonly in people who work in professions like caretaking ...

The new Netflix documentary Take Care of Maya follows the troubling story of the Kowalski family, who brought their daughter Maya to a hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida in late 2016, and then had to ...