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All caregivers understand that taking on the responsibility of providing for others on top of the duties they already have will be stressful.

Social worker Sharon Brothers has seen her fair share of what caregiving can do to a person. After 12 years of working with families who are aiding a parent, or senior loved one, she knows that the added stress can really start to affect those in charge, HealthNewsDigest.com reports.

Caregivers have the tough job of watching over their own families, working and providing support to mom or dad daily.

During this year's 15th annual Scientific Meeting of the Heart Failure Society of America, Dr. Michael Petty will be discussing his research on how to help caregivers.

With more than 5.4 million people in America currently affected by Alzheimer's disease, caregivers are turning to the government to create a new plan aiding those suffering, The Washington Post reports.

Joy Loverde, the author of the Complete Eldercare Planner, writes that there is an option for long-term care that can prove to be an effective alternative to other services like nursing homes, and that is improving a home so that moving isn't necessary.

The establishment of the National Alzheimer's Project is one step closer to fruition.