Caregiving Health Center

Helping Out in Health Emergencies: What You Need to Know About 4 Chronic Conditions

What to do--and what not to do--in these urgent situations. Read More

Healthy Recipes

Indonesian-Style Salmon Grill

Basil Spinach Salad

Salmon with Rosemary

Fast Fact

Number of American households, in millions, that provide care for an aging friend or relative.

Save Your Pet s Life With CPR

Heart failure in pets is not the same as cardiac arrest in humans, but CPR can get your furry friend s heart pumping again. Here s what to do in an emergency. Read More

Long Distance Caregiving: How to Help a Distant Loved One Who s Had a Heart Attack

Caring for a Loved One After a Heart Attack

On the Horizon: Advances in the Field of Parkinson's

Someone's Gained Weight: What to Say (and Not Say)

Caregiving Videos

'Bizarre ER': Alexis' Sewing Accident Part 1

The Best Way to Treat a Bruise

Woman with Alzheimer's Remembers Daughter In Touching Viral Video

Addressing Alzheimer's Caregiver Concerns

Caregiving Tip: Useful Tools

If an elderly loved one has memory issues, there are several tools that may be useful. Use a large, easy-to-read calendar to keep track of appointments, and create schedules of activities for each day. Repeat the names of visitors who may be difficult to identify, and provide step-by-step instructions for challenging tasks.