When it was all over, Amanda Cruz felt like a phoenix, a new person rising from what had been. First, though, she had to go through the fire. Pre-caregiving Amanda was a talker. When she was 2 years ...

Caregiving is emotionally taxing work under the best of circumstances. Taking on the responsibility of meeting the needs of another person, even someone you care for deeply, requires courage, patience ...

Amanda Cruz took care of her mother, who died of cancer late last year. The experience changed her sense of identity. She is still sorting through what that means. (Laura Bilson for NPR) When it was ...