National Institute on Aging
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‘Nothing important went unsaid’
Over the course of their relationship, Rebecca Rose Vassy supported her long-term partner Sean in managing multiple chronic health conditions....
Caregivers
Caring for yourself while caring for others
Are you helping a loved one with daily tasks, medical care, or emotional support? If so, you’re a caregiver…and you’re...
Caregivers
Advance care plan: A checklist for the future
Do you and your loved ones have an advance care plan? An advance care plan spells out decisions you'd...
Caregivers
End-of-life care: What to expect and how to plan
When older adults and people with terminal illnesses are dying, they may need a lot of care. This care can...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
‘Look for joy and happiness in little things’
Steve Guttenberg has made audiences laugh and smile with his starring roles in hit comedies such as Police Academy and...
Caregivers
Home sweet home: Supporting a loved one aging in place
Many older adults prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. This is called “aging in place.”...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging, Older Adult Health
Helping from miles away: Strategies for long-distance caregiving
Millions of people act as long-distance caregivers, supporting loved ones who are aging or coping with an illness or disability....
Caregivers
Caregiving 101: Worksheets, resources, and suggestions from the National Institute on Aging
Being a caregiver or care partner is a big undertaking. Caregivers don’t just manage someone else’s health care, daily tasks,...
Caregivers, Healthy Aging
Parkinson’s disease explained
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive movement disorder of the nervous system. PD is one of the most common...
Neurological disorders, Parkinson's disease
4 discoveries beyond the brain
Neurodegenerative diseases—such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease (PD), Lewy body dementia (LBD), and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (also known as ALS...
NIH Research, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's diseasePersonal Story
Searching for words and answers: A couple’s Lewy body dementia experience
Randal G. was always a strong public speaker. "I was a person used to giving an hour-long presentation to 400 people...
Lewy Body Dementia, Personal Story
A couple’s caregiving journey
David Kaye never thought anything could hurt him. He spent 25 years in the Army as a Green Beret and served...
Caregivers, Personal Story