Learn about caregiving expert and columnist 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. CONNECT WITH LEE    Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   Twitter Website 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