SOUTHERN PINES — For nearly the past year, Lorraine Weber has welcomed the calming presence of a respite care provider into her home to help with her son Robbie, who has moderate autism. Robbie ...

Nobody can function in any role 24/7 without a break. Yet, that’s what some family caregivers do. Taking time away from the immense responsibility of caring for a loved one seems like a luxury: hard ...

One of the more predictable consequences of the current COVID-19 pandemic has been its disproportionate impact on a traditionally marginalized group, the homeless. The more than 560,000 people who ...

This story was produced through the New York & Michigan Solutions Journalism Collaborative, a partnership of news organizations and universities dedicated to rigorous and compelling reporting about ...

HEIDELBERG, Germany Aca,!" Take a moment to walk in the shoes of Sgt. 1st Class Angela Blakeney, an Army nurse working as a medial liaison officer at a major Army command. Her husband is deployed for ...

FORT RILEY, Kan. - The Exceptional Family Member Program's respite care gives Families of individuals with special needs an opportunity to rest. The program provides care for special needs individuals ...

When Jean Tippett's work calls her away from home for a few days, her responsibilities as a caregiver don't subside. That's why this educator recently turned to Westminster-Thurber Retirement ...

The Center for Racial and Health Equity generously supports MinnPost’s Race & Health Equity coverage; learn why. Some shelters have started partnering with health organizations to provide follow-up ...

Crain’s article “Plan to help medically homeless could save hospitals, health plans millions,” unveils a powerful truth that our organization has known for quite a while: Medical respite programs are ...

NARRAGANSETT – As Mister Rogers’ mother said, always “look for the helpers. You’ll always find people who are helping.” That was the case on a foggy morning last week at Roger Wheeler State Beach as ...