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
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
Banish Caregiver Burnout by Keeping Loved One With Dementia Engaged
Find tasks and activities to make those with memory challenges feel useful