Sandy Bowers introduces herself and her husband who has COPD. Sandy Bowers: If you’re getting ready to become a caregiver, I think the very first thing you need to know is what care your loved one needs. You have to prepare yourself mentally and emotionally to be a caregiver and some people that’s [...]

An estimated 15 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The disease affects over 24 million Americans and ranks as the third leading cause of death in the United States. Are you caring for a loved one with COPD? You can find comfort in knowing [...]

As many as one million people live with Parkinson’s in the US. Family members, friends, and neighbors are the ones who care for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease. Are you one of these selfless heroes providing care? Take comfort in knowing that you are not alone by hearing what your fellow caregivers [...]

Ruth's caregiver story represents the experiences of thousands of families across the country who are caring for loved ones with tardive dyskinesia (TD) and bipolar disorder. As a dedicated daughter from Massachusetts, Ruth has navigated the complex challenges of bipolar disorder caregiving while helping her mother manage the involuntary movements associated with TD. [...]

Tardive dyskinesia (TD) affects thousands of individuals taking antipsychotic medications, yet many caregivers, like Tim from Montana, have never heard of this condition until their loved one receives a diagnosis. Tim's story of caring for his wife Maddie, who lives with both schizophrenia and tardive dyskinesia, illustrates the complex challenges of navigating dual [...]