Woman helping an Elderly Man drink with a straw

For Caregivers and Loved Ones

Caregivers of those near the end of life are often presented with both rewards and challenges, and it can take its toll. Discover tips for home health care and ways to find emotional support.
Mom caring for son with ALS
Caring for Someone With ALS
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Woman comforting her friend
Caring for a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Talking to your dad about his health can be tough.
How to Talk to Your Dad About His Health
Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO
Woman recovering from knee surgery
Caring for a Loved One Who Had Recent Knee Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Serious senior man
Coping With a Dying Loved One's Anger
Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD
Doctors working in the intensive care unit
When a Loved One Is in the Intensive Care Unit
Fact checked by James Lacy
Mother consoling daughter on bed
Withhold or Withdrawing Life Sustaining Measures
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
Businessman with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and a man with Friedreich's Ataxia working at a cafe
Caregiving for Someone With Muscular Dystrophy
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH
Doctor and nurse talking with patient in hospital bed
How to Properly Position Bed Bound Patients
Fact checked by James Lacy
Woman positioning senior man in bed
Helpful Tips for Lifting a Bed-Bound Person Safely
Fact checked by James Lacy
Mature female patient in exam room with doctor
Finding the Best Doctor for Elderly Parents
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
Daughter talking to senior man reclining on hospital bed
How to Prevent and Treat Pressure Ulcers
Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO
4 nurses gathered at the nurses' station
Types of Nurses Who Care for Cancer Patients
Fact checked by James Lacy
Mature man asleep on bed, close up
Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers
Medically reviewed by Luis Cordero, MD
woman in wheelchair holding hand
Pressure Sore: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Fact checked by James Lacy
Woman using sign language with deaf man
Taking Care of Someone Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD
Caring for someone with bladder cancer
Caring for Someone With Bladder Cancer
Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD
Hospital
Benefits and Risks of Artificial Nutrition or Hydration
Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD
Money matters
Caregiver's Guide to Handling Finances for a Loved One
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
support group
Why Caregivers Should Consider Joining a Support Group
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
A patient going through kidney dialysis
Making the Decision to Stop Dialysis
Fact checked by James Lacy
Helping friends with arthritis
12 Tips for Family and Friends of Those With Arthritis
Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Woman giving mother bouquet of flowers in hospital
Visiting a Sick Friend in the Hospital During Holidays
Fact checked by Dale Brauner
A caregiver holding the hand of a patient
Respite Care for Cancer Caregivers
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
senior women hugging
Tips for Giving Emotional Support to Cancer Patients
Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS
Medical Alert System
The 6 Best Medical Alert Systems of 2020
Fact checked by James Lacy
Caring for a dying loved one
How to Care for a Dying Loved One
Fact checked by James Lacy
Weekly pill organiser and dispenser daily routine
5 Tips for Giving Medications Safely
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
elderly man in hospital bed
How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers or Bed Sores
Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD
Close up of old people's hands holding
How to Cope With the Impending Death of a Loved One
Fact checked by James Lacy
Nurse with bedridden patient
How to Change a Bedridden Patient's Adult Diapers
Fact checked by Ashley Hall
Couple sitting at table outside
Effective Caregiving for a Loved One With Heart Failure
Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI
Pain rating scale chart
How to Recognize and Assess Pain
Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD
Photo of a woman and daughter in physical therapy.
Caring for a Loved One After Total Joint Replacement
Fact checked by James Lacy
HIV Support Group
The 7 Best HIV Support Groups of 2020
Fact checked by James Lacy
Caregiver
The 7 Best Caregiver Support Groups of 2020
By Sherry Christiansen