Caregivers

From a medical mystery that hits close to home to the growing caregiving crisis, we explore two stories that embody love, sacrifice and resilience.

On "Florida Matters," we speak to caregivers about how they balance life with caring for their loved ones.

As state officials anticipate Medicaid cuts that could strip resources for those with disabilities and chronic health conditions, an army of unpaid caregivers waits in the wings: children.

The law allows parents of children with chronic and complex medical needs to be paid a salary to care for that child. However, it is almost impossible for a parent to be enrolled without losing Medicaid eligibility, linked to the new income.

In a health care system that assumes older adults have family caregivers to help them, those facing dementia by themselves often fall through the cracks.

A sedative shouldn’t be the first thing tried to help people with dementia who exhibit distressing behaviors. A new website is a comprehensive, free resource that offers guidance to caregivers.

Research shows two-thirds of the state's dementia caregivers report at least one chronic health condition of their own, and 29% are dealing with depression. A promising resource is in the works.

Florida ranks 43rd in the nation for overall quality of long-term care for aging adults and people with disabilities, according to an AARP report.

The "Disaster Preparedness for Dementia Caregivers" guide has advice in plain language about planning for storms, addresses the risk of wandering and offers strategies for reducing anxiety.

One Clearwater woman says caring for her wife with Alzheimer's disease wouldn't be possible without help from a "tribe" of friends and community services.

Dealing with a stubborn or resistant older parent can be a difficult problem for adult children. Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these relationships.

HCA denies the union’s claims and says union protests tend to take place during collective bargaining to get attention.