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We often think of caregivers as individuals providing direct care to another person.  Yet there are many caregivers with careers that support us in our daily life - which we do not readily recognize as caregivers.  In many cases, caregivers are thrown into this role unexpectedly. At times the care

Historically women have been considered the primary caregivers for family members and loved ones, while men have been considered the primary financial provider.  Times are changing and both traditional male and female roles are shifting to accommodate the needs of the family.  How can women focus

 By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCGAfter retirement, without a clear reason to get out of bed each day, some older adults lose interest in life. Life seems to lose meaning and the older adult becomes depressed, anxious, and may entertain the idea that life is no longer worth living.Below are 10

 Although aging is a natural part of life, you will not give consideration to aging until your body begins to experience the effects of aging.  In this youth focused culture you might get caught up with the idea of remaining young forever and fail to consideration the surprises associated with agi

Life becomes so busy you wonder where time goes.  The holidays become a time to show loved ones you care, but what about the rest of the year?  So often we become so busy we miss taking time to stop and think about everyone and everything important to us.  The Caring Generation aired a special pr