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.

Mindfulness, one of the most common forms of meditation, is a skill that must be cultivated and practiced. With some training and discipline, it can help anyone live more fully in the moment.

The holidays may add stress for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. Here are some tips for coping while making the most of the holiday.

A professor of child development explains why it’s OK – recommended, in fact – to respond to an infant’s every cry, sob and whimper.

"...we asked, how much are infants at risk, and how do you protect children when they are sick?"