Gina Roberts-Grey, Caring.com Health Writer
Gina Roberts-Grey is an award-winning writer whose health features have appeared in numerous publications including Glamour, Woman's Day, Family Circle, ESSENCE and websites such as Lifescript, MSN and NextAvenue.
For more than 15 years, Gina Roberts-Grey has pored over studies and interviewed leading experts to write articles spanning a broad spectrum of health and family finance topics. Following her grandfather's debilitating stroke, she also spent several years providing care of him and later her grandmother after open-heart surgery while she and her husband raised their then young son. Gina can be reached via her website, GinaRoberts-Grey.com.
Recently Published on Caring.com
Counseling for Caregivers: Steps to Save Your Sanity
— Mar 13, 2018
The process of finding a therapist can be daunting, especially for family caregivers whose days are filled with juggling not only their own daily needs, but those of a love...
7 Things You Should Never Say to Your Aging Parents
— Dec 15, 2017
Aging can bring happiness, but it's also rife with tough-to-swallow changes. For many, an aging body and mind means dwindling independence and can feel like a loss of contr...
When an Aging Parent Moves in: 10 Ways to Cope
— Jul 22, 2017
The decision to move your aging parent in to live with you is one made with great care and planning. Some of the preparations you’ll need to make will have to do with modif...
Caregiver Burnout: What it Means, and How to Cope
— Apr 25, 2017
Caregiving can bring many positives into your life -- but it can also take a toll, both physically and emotionally. Without finding a balance between caring for your loved ...
What is the Dementia Rating Scale?
— Feb 02, 2017
The Clinical Dementia Rating Scale, known as the CDR, is a five-point detailed rating system meant to determine the level of impairment in people with suspected cognitive p...
Home Care Options for Someone With Alzheimer's
— Jan 19, 2017
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia typically requires the help of those outside a patient’s circle of loved ones and friends, especially as the dis...
Understanding Assisted Living Costs
— Sep 14, 2016
If you or an aging loved one are no longer able to live at home without help, a move to an assisted living community can be an excellent option. As you consider that move, ...
2018 Holiday Gift Guide for Seniors
— Dec 23, 2014
Forget fighting the traffic, battling blowing snow and long lines at the register in search of the perfect holiday gift. This year, your mother, uncle, grandmother or bel...