Including the family in a patient’s treatment plan can help shorten hospital stays and assist in recovery. But caregivers often pay a price.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s proposed tax credit is part of a trend toward public support for family caregiving.

Family caregivers who have stronger support networks and positive communication with loved ones tend to be more resilient.

Becoming a caregiver to an aging parent or spouse can be stressful, but a new study questions the idea that it's a risk factor for depression.

Being a caregiver may not only help those receiving care, but also those giving it, according to a new study.

Dementia affects more than the brain. A new study shows the toll it takes on a person's wallet—and on family caregivers, too.

Black Americans are less likely to receive special care for Alzheimer's, despite being twice as likely to develop dementia as white people.

People with dementia end up in hospital ERs 1.4 million times a year. Better caregiver support could prevent future crises.

With paid leave, older adults are spending less time looking after their grandchildren and more time looking after their parents.