In the U.S. today, almost 1 in 4 adults are caring for an aging or chronically ill family member or friend. And there is no national system for elder care, so caregivers mostly do it all on their own.

When I was a new mom, I tried to do it all. I tried to do even more when I became a single mom. I eventually learned that motherhood shouldn't lead to burnout. Prioritizing my own well-being improved ...

Kathy Barnes-Lou cared for her mother for 14 years before her death. She learned that caregiving can bring life's purpose into focus, even as it grinds you down. In the U.S. today, almost 1 in 4 ...