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Caring for an older adult can be rewarding—but it also comes with challenges. Planning ahead can make a big difference in maintaining both your loved one’s quality of life and your own well-being. This guide will help you understand what caregiving involves, common issues caregivers face, and steps you can take to prepare. Who Are Caregivers? Caregivers come in many forms. They are anyone who provides unpaid assistance to another adult who is ill, disabled, or needs support. This can include:...

You have a stressful deadline at work, and your father has woken you every night this week. The home nurse doesn’t arrive on time, and your supervisor asks why you were late again. Between taking your mother to doctor’s visits and responding to crises, you feel stretched thin—and guilty. Your parent needs full-time care, but quitting your job or taking extended leave isn’t an option. This scenario is all too familiar for many adult children who are also caregivers for older parents. Balancing...

Today — Friday, February 20, 2026  — we pause and reflect on a group of everyday heroes whose work often goes unseen: caregivers . This day, known as National Caregivers Day , is observed annually on the third Friday in February  in the United States to honor the compassion, resilience, and vital contributions of caregivers everywhere. What Is National Caregivers Day? National Caregivers Day is a special occasion dedicated to recognizing all kinds of caregivers  — from professional healthcare...