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
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
How Caregivers Can Protect Loved Ones From Fraud and Scams
Steps to take to keep older adults from being exploited
The Healing Power of Music and Friendship
United in grief, an extended family uses music to soothe and connect
The Family Caregiver’s Role in Hospice
Experts share how to best support loved ones during their final days
3 Tales of Caring for an Aging Loved One at Home
Families describe their journey of joy, sacrifice, honor and commitment
How Ram Dass’ Teachings Can Make End-of-Life Caregiving Easier
The ‘Be Here Now’ author’s timeless wisdom still resonates
Becoming a 'Sudden' Caregiver of a Loved One
Whether due to accident or illness, navigating this unfamiliar world can be daunting
Stemming the Rise of Suicide Among Military Family Caregivers
Acknowledging and addressing the problem is the first step
Daily Acts of Self-Care Can Ease Caregiving Stress
Light exercise, breathing techniques, even smiling can improve overall wellness
