Healthy Aging - Caregiving

Alzheimer's disease can be just as devastating to families as it is to patients. Here, Vivian Pinkowitz shares her story of caring for her husband through the good times and the bad.

Being a caregiver for a loved one is a demanding role, and you may find you can't do it all on your own. If you're thinking of hiring live-in help, here are some things to keep in mind.

The support you need can be just a click away, but first it's essential to find trustworthy advice.

Determining what should be treated aggressively and what would do better to watch and wait is not always clear-cut. Understand the debate around ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS.

Smoking is a significant risk factor for lung (and other) cancers and is responsible for almost 90 percent of all lung cancer deaths. However, we all know individuals who smoke for a long time and never develop cancer.

As the average life span continues to increase, more people are requiring caregivers in their later years. Here's a look at the trend by the numbers.

Planning for your retirement is exciting—and perhaps a bit intimidating. Here's what to consider.

Learn about the most common forms of arthritis, from causes and symptoms to treatment.

From entrées and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

Headaches are among the most common pain symptoms in the world. Learn about the different types of headaches and what causes them.

Get the real story on America's most prevalent mental illness—from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment.

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be a challenge. Follow these tips to make it easier.

About 90 percent of the more than 25 million U.S. children and adults affected by diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Find out more about this growing epidemic, from risk factors to treatment options.

Everyone needs vitamin D for good health, but a debate continues to burn in the medical community over the best ways to get this important nutrient.

More and more Americans are opting for bariatric surgery to shed major pounds and improve their quality of life. Find out if you or a loved one could be a candidate.

Knowing the symptoms of the different types of skin cancer and where to look for them on your body could save your life.

It's common for seniors to experience sadness and grief, but when these feelings are persistent, they may be a sign of depression.

Living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be a challenge, but these tips can make it easier.

Elderly patients often get confused or agitated toward the end of the day. Learn about the symptoms known as sundowning.

These strategies can help you cope with the most common caregiver emotions.

Caregiving expert Jackie Pinkowitz discusses the difference between age-related memory problems and Alzheimer's disease.

Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease can be overwhelming. Follow these tips to help deal with the diagnosis and cope with the holidays and every day.

When it comes to assisted living, understanding all of the options available can be a challenge. Here, the most frequently asked questions and answers.

Not so black and white: study concludes bipolar disease is more of a spectrum disorder.

Are you thinking about getting a flu vaccination this year? Learn about the risks and rewards.

If you are a caregiver to a family member, it's not selfish to want to tend to your own needs and whims.

Chronic disease changes lives and not just for the patient. Sometimes, caregivers of patients with physically debilitating diseases like multiple sclerosis, fibromyalgia, and arthritis let their dedication stand in the way of taking care of themselves.

With one in seven adults reportedly experiencing occupational asthma, chances are high that work could actually make you sick.

Remember having the chicken pox as a kid? That episode can come back to haunt you as an adult. Shingles normally presents with severe pain, tingling, or burning on one side of the body. That's followed by red, scaly blisters that break, dry, and crust over.