CBS Boston shares Julie Sutherland's story from Bellingham. She cared for her late husband through his mental health battle, now speaking out to show what caregivers of invisible illness face. youtu.be/VnWWNKlaR0o?...

Village Caregiving and the Kentucky Purple Star Award Program are teaming up to support military kids, families, and veterans across Kentucky with events, scholarships, JROTC support, and care for veterans’ memorials. www.businesswire.com/news/home/20...

In Oklahoma City, one humble man is making a big difference — quietly buying 210 Braum’s burgers every week and personally delivering them to those who need it most. ❤️

95-year-old Vasily Zubov snatches 21kg like a champ! 💪 Proof that lifting heavy keeps you strong and independent well into your 90s. Video source: Posted by Dr. Shawn Baker (X)

Former United Way CEO Angela F. Williams left her global role to care for her mom after her dad died, showing that real leadership includes caregiving, grief, faith and self-care. www.aarp.org/caregiving/b...

Nobody talks about this: When a parent gets sick, one sibling usually does 90% of the work. The others send texts. Caregiving is unpaid labor. It costs careers, marriages, and health. If your sibling is the one showing up — pay them. Show up. Or stop having opinions.

Family caregiving doesn't get split evenly. It falls on the daughter. Or the adult child who lives closest. Everyone else calls it "helping when they can" while one person quietly rearranges their entire life.

When a child is diagnosed with diabetes, the whole family is affected – parents, caregivers, and siblings. Burnout, stress, and big feelings are common but treatable with support, small breaks, honest talks, and learning about diabetes together. diatribe.org/diabetes-man...

Caregivers: dial 211 for free, confidential help 24/7. AARP + United Way connect you to local support like food, transportation, respite care, housing, and more. Available in 31 states + Puerto Rico. Learn more: www.aarp.org/211care

Every day in America, 14.3 million quiet heroes juggle meds, fight broken systems, carry the invisible wounds of war, and put their own dreams on hold not for a paycheck, but purely out of love for a wounded, ill, or injured service member or veteran.

Sandwich generation burnout is real and it hits different than regular stress. Over half of people in their 40s are juggling care for both aging parents and their own kids. And research shows that balancing both roles leads to higher burnout than just parenting alone.

“Caregivers are doing the work of an entire care team, often by themselves.” -Jasmine Santoyo-Olsson, University of California-San Francisco

Angels on Call Homecare is launching Angels Embrace, a free support group for caregivers, families, and people with neurodegenerative conditions. Join in person or online to connect, share, and learn. Learn more here: www.prnewswire.com/news-release...

Nearly 1 in 5 caregivers from the Ontario Caregiver Organization took someone they care for to the ER just to get a break, leading to 1.9 million visits last year. At $323 each, that cost hospitals about $643M. Caregiver burnout is a serious issue, and better support is urgently needed.

This week marks the inaugural National Integrated Respiratory Care Week. We honor respiratory therapists, physicians, nurses, and caregivers dedicated to improving life for ventilator-dependent patients with COPD, ALS, muscular dystrophy, and other conditions.

Nearly everyone worries about the cost of caring for aging loved ones, but we still can’t agree on who should pay. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Working from home doesn’t always ease the load—this study reveals it can actually increase mental strain for caregivers, especially those juggling both kids and aging parents. www.nature.com/articles/s41...

A Japanese government report analysis found that nearly 500 people aged 65+ died from abuse or murder by family caregivers between 2006 and 2024, showing how stressful and difficult in-home elder care has become. www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-as...

Big differences in home care costs across states in 2026 ranging from about $25 an hour in Mississippi to $44 in South Dakota mean where you live can greatly impact how much you’ll pay to care for aging parents. www.investopedia.com/mapped-here-...

Over 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day, and about 70% will need long-term care at some point. Medicare doesn’t cover most home care, so families often end up paying out of pocket. It’s a huge expense that too many people don’t plan for.

Western Nevada College is offering a one-day class, “Mapping Out Caregiving,” to help family caregivers handle medical, legal, and emotional challenges. April 11, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Carson City campus. Space is limited—register early: wnc.edu/continuing-education/personal-interest

To every caregiver—your gentle hands and patient hearts bring light to others each day. This Easter, as we celebrate hope and new life, may you feel the same love and strength you give so freely. You are a blessing. Happy Easter! ✝️💛🌷

Millions of family caregivers who rely on Medicaid for their own health coverage now face the real risk of losing it under new 2027 work requirements — a move that could force loved ones into costly nursing homes and burden taxpayers even more. www.aarp.org/advocacy/car...

Nearly 67% of stroke patients improved within just 3 months but what really drives recovery in India might surprise you. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Caregivers in Rockford, Illinois are asking for better pay because right now wages are too low, workers are leaving, and it’s affecting people with disabilities who rely on them. www.wifr.com/2026/04/01/r...

Most dementia caregivers silently battle anxiety and depression and this study reveals the exact symptoms we should target to actually help them. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

In Idaho, about 3 out of every 10 adults either are taking care of a family member now or have done so within the past year.

Family caregivers in New Jersey provide about 1.19 billion hours of unpaid care each year, worth around $28 billion. Their support also helps keep people out of more expensive care facilities. www.aarp.org/states/new-j...

Unpaid care that family members provide is now worth over $1 trillion each year. That’s a 67% increase since 2021, partly because people in the U.S. are spending more hours caring for adults, according to AARP.

According to Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Aging, Jason Kavulich, 2.4 million unpaid caregivers are helping care for 3.4 million seniors in the state.

Many Americans are struggling with higher costs for things like gas, groceries, and utilities, and long-term care is becoming another major expense adding to that pressure.

Cassie Thierfelder of AARP Michigan explains how her work helps older adults and caregivers facing rising costs, limited training, and growing demand. She highlights resources, advocacy, and programs that support safer aging at home. youtu.be/Rhfx6Y0-N10?...

A new report from the AARP Public Policy Institute says that 59 million family caregivers are doing as much work as 23.8 million full-time workers.