AARP Caregiving Expert: Lee Woodruff
Lee Woodruff is an author, public speaker and journalist.
A former contributing reporter for CBS This Morning and Good Morning America, she's the best-selling author of three books as well as numerous articles and essays. She now runs a communications and media training business, working with clients around the globe.
After a roadside bomb in Iraq injured her husband, ABC News journalist Bob Woodruff, the couple founded the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The foundation has invested about $70 million in innovative programs to meet the needs of injured veterans, their families and caregivers nationwide.
In addition to the Washington Irving Award for fiction for her novel Those We Love Most, Woodruff has earned numerous national awards and recognition for her work and advocacy on behalf of veterans and caregivers.
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Lee's Latest Columns
Surviving My Caregiving Anxiety
Nearly two decades after my husband was injured by a roadside bomb in Iraq, the residual trauma still has its grip on me
Caring for Veterans: A Harsh Reality for Some
For veteran caregivers, service to their loved ones continues long after a tour of duty ends
The Promise of AR/VR and Neuro Stimulation in Family Caregiving
New tech can offer relaxation, healing for caregivers and care recipients without leaving home
How Faith and Spirituality Can Play an Important Role in Family Caregiving
Many say it provides strength, community and a bigger purpose to their role
How Patients and Caregivers Can Proactively Approach an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Steps to take that may help slow progression of the disease and increase network of support
Chasing Satisfaction, Not Happiness, May Be a Healthier Goal for Family Caregivers
Therapist Jennifer Guttman offers 6 secrets to building resilience and strength
Feeling Angry as a Family Caregiver? You Are Not Alone
How to acknowledge and deal with challenging emotions
How to Set Boundaries as a Family Caregiver
Sometimes saying ‘no’ is the only answer
How Family Caregivers Can Deal With Nosy Neighbors
Learn ways to brush off unsolicited input and advice
The Underlying Issue of Caregiving: Fear
Learn therapeutic techniques to help pause spiraling thoughts and regain a sense of control
Missing My Mother at Christmas: The End of Caregiving
My mother is gone, but nearly a year later I feel she is still with me
How to Care for Someone Who Refuses to Care for Themself
Ways to avoid resentment when apathy, inaction or a ‘bad decision-making’ exacerbates a loved one’s health problems
Veterans Caregiving for Veterans: Military Spouses Support and Serve Each Other
Two couples share how they thrive even through challenging times
18 Years After My Husband's Injury, I Still Have Caregiving PTSD
Traumatic events can have a long-term impact on a person’s well-being
When a Dying Friend Keeps Her Distance
Death doula explains how to respect and accept different end-of-life choices
My Journey as a Family Caregiver in the Wake of Grief
Five months after my mother’s death, I’m feeling more at peace
Handling an Adult Child's Death: The Aftermath of Long-Term Caregiving
Parents use the painful loss of their son to make a difference for others like him
The Challenges and Joys of Caregiving for a Grown Child With a Disability
How caregivers can manage expectations, prioritize self-care and find the right support network
Valuable Lessons Caregivers Can Learn From Nurses
Tips and advice from the pros who provide care for a living
What I Learned From My Mom’s Approach to Death
Final months filled with grief, gratitude and life lessons
Caregiving for a Spouse After a Traumatic Injury
Geralyn and Jonathan Ritter’s relationship weathered a tragic accident and came out stronger
Military Family Caregivers Share Their Triumphs, Pain
Decades after loved ones suffered battle injuries and illness, the caring continues
Doctors Turned Patients: What Family Caregivers Can Learn
Being on the other side of the stethoscope can offer a fresh viewpoint
Green Burial Options Can Spur End-of-Life Conversations
A ‘gradual goodbye’ process can ease caregiver stress, aid acceptance
Twin Sister Caregivers Team Up to Fight Cancer and Help Millions Along the Way
Siblings’ tight bond is their secret weapon in fighting multiple health challenges
How to Be a Partner, Not a Parent, When Providing Care for a Spouse
Ways to keep the romantic connection alive despite illness or injury
