Tag: caregiver

Homeless Man Shows His Kind Heart in this Social Experiment

You don’t have to be rich to be a giver.


Aiding Her Dying Husband, a Geriatrician Learns the Toll of Caregiving

The loss of a husband, the death of a sister, and taking in an elderly mother with dementia: This has been a year like none other for Dr. Rebecca Elon. The 66-year-old Elon has dedicated her professional life to helping older adults. But her experiences over the past year have taught her what families go through…


Caring Angel Described as a Cross Between ‘Energizer Bunny, Martha Stewart, and Mother Teresa’

Many of our seniors require in-home care, and providing a comfortable and dignified environment can be an arduous responsibility that requires an immense amount of patience. It takes a particular type of person to care for someone who is in his or her later chapters of life. For years, Debbie Moorefield, 65, has taken on…