Caregiving is a multidimensional experience shaped by the needs, capacities, and life trajectories of the person receiving care. Whether the care recipient is an older…
Category: Caregiving
The United Nations Principles for Older Persons: Universally Accepted Guidance for Governments, Communities, and Organizations
Last week, I gave my students at Shenandoah University an assignment: take a “principle” listed on the United Nations Principles for Older Persons webpage and…
Recruiting Participants for the “Letters to Dementia” Research Project
If you’re on my distribution list, I’d like to tell you that we are currently recruiting participants for the “Letters to Dementia” research project. If…
Caregiver Statistics: One in Four Americans Are Now Caregivers, According to New Report
The long-awaited 2025 report from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving, “Caregiving in the US,” has been released, outlining various caregiver statistics. A PDF…
Why Respite Care Matters: Revisiting the Research on a Vital Component of Caregiver Support
If you’ve ever cared for a loved one, you know the role doesn’t come with regular breaks or a set schedule. Caregiving is personal. It’s…
Favorite Bible Verses for Caregiving
As a Christian, I regularly study the Bible and search for scriptural passages that apply to my life. I find that the Word of God…
