Whether good or bad, we all experience stress. This is particularly true for professional caregivers, especially as decreased funding can lead to higher caseloads and longer hours for many caregivers.

Doctronic reports burnout and compassion fatigue are distinct yet related; understanding them is crucial for caregiver well-being and job performance.

In the puzzling web of human connections, the silent heroes who dedicate their lives to caregiving often go unnoticed. While their commitment to offering support is commendable, the emotional toll ...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Caregivers in Kentucky received much-needed support through a wellness workshop held at the C.M. Gatton Beaumont YMCA on Tuesday. The free workshop at the YMCA focused on ...

Caring for others is often driven by motivations of love and understanding. It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to initially feel that their capacity for helping those they love is nearly ...

Dear Carol: My parents and in-laws all lived to be very old, with years of physical and cognitive decline. I willingly cared for them all. While I’m glad I could do that for them, once they’d all ...

Medical professionals such as physicians, nurses, psychotherapists, and emergency workers who help traumatized patients may develop their own Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptoms as an ...

In Memoriam: Tanner Martin passed away in June 2025. We honor his memory and are grateful he shared his story. Shay Wright became full-time caregiver to her husband, Tanner, when he was diagnosed with ...

We thank those who help and care for others. Who will help them? Medical staff—including doctors, nurses, midwives, veterinarians, and their accompanying colleagues—deal daily with the ecstasies and ...