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Someone Needs to Take Biden's Keys

The challenge of managing an aging family member's independence and the difficult decisions involved in confronting mortality.

Modern Love Podcast': Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

Navigating caregiving and new love after a spouse's Alzheimer's diagnosis requires emotional complexity and resilience.

Balancing Caregiving and Your Own Mental Well-Being

As family sizes shrink, caregivers face increased challenges in providing support to aging loved ones, necessitating community resources.

Nell Freudenberger on Reckoning with a Family Dynamic

The story 'Attila' was inspired by a specific sentence about caregiving and dementia, with the rabbit playing a crucial yet secondary role.

Why the club sandwich' generation could do with sibling therapy

Caring for others can provide meaning to life, but it also brings challenges, particularly for the 'sandwich generation' of middle-aged women.

Dear Abby: The fallout from the affair is destroying my sister

Forgiveness can be a complex process, and while some family members may forgive, others may struggle to do so, as seen in the case of the daughter.

Someone Needs to Take Biden's Keys

The challenge of managing an aging family member's independence and the difficult decisions involved in confronting mortality.

Modern Love Podcast': Thanksgiving With My Wife and Girlfriend

Navigating caregiving and new love after a spouse's Alzheimer's diagnosis requires emotional complexity and resilience.

Balancing Caregiving and Your Own Mental Well-Being

As family sizes shrink, caregivers face increased challenges in providing support to aging loved ones, necessitating community resources.

Nell Freudenberger on Reckoning with a Family Dynamic

The story 'Attila' was inspired by a specific sentence about caregiving and dementia, with the rabbit playing a crucial yet secondary role.

Why the club sandwich' generation could do with sibling therapy

Caring for others can provide meaning to life, but it also brings challenges, particularly for the 'sandwich generation' of middle-aged women.

Dear Abby: The fallout from the affair is destroying my sister

Forgiveness can be a complex process, and while some family members may forgive, others may struggle to do so, as seen in the case of the daughter.
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#pet-sitting

How to find a UK pet-sitter you can trust

Finding a reliable pet-sitter is essential for pet owners without nearby family or friends.

9 Computer-Less Work From Home Jobs for the Technically Challenged

Working from home doesn't have to involve screen time; there are many non-digital side gigs available.
Pet sitting, dog walking, and caregiving are viable work-from-home options.
These jobs can provide flexibility and personal satisfaction.

How to find a UK pet-sitter you can trust

Finding a reliable pet-sitter is essential for pet owners without nearby family or friends.

9 Computer-Less Work From Home Jobs for the Technically Challenged

Working from home doesn't have to involve screen time; there are many non-digital side gigs available.
Pet sitting, dog walking, and caregiving are viable work-from-home options.
These jobs can provide flexibility and personal satisfaction.
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#work-life-balance

I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.

Prioritizing caregiving over career brought fulfillment despite challenges.

Reduce Stress and Stay Productive: Caregiving Tips for Working Women

Balancing career and caregiving is challenging for midlife women, often leading to significant mental health strain and increased stress.

Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not

Debate over in-person, hybrid, remote work still ongoing in 2024.

I left a 6-figure career to raise my kids with special needs. I miss having a job, but my life is better now.

Prioritizing caregiving over career brought fulfillment despite challenges.

Reduce Stress and Stay Productive: Caregiving Tips for Working Women

Balancing career and caregiving is challenging for midlife women, often leading to significant mental health strain and increased stress.

Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not

Debate over in-person, hybrid, remote work still ongoing in 2024.
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#friendship

"Heavy Snow," by Han Kang

Inseon's urgent message to me signifies an important matter regarding her life amidst the distance that has grown in our friendship.

Growing up we had no family who could watch my sister and me during the day. Our 68-year-old neighbor became like a grandma to us.

A neighbor's support can provide essential caregiving and enriching experiences for children in the absence of nearby family.

Dear Abby: She went on our date without me and says I need to get over it

Communication and boundaries are essential in balancing family responsibilities and personal relationships.
Strain from caregiving can impact marriages, necessitating intentional time together for couples.

"Heavy Snow," by Han Kang

Inseon's urgent message to me signifies an important matter regarding her life amidst the distance that has grown in our friendship.

Growing up we had no family who could watch my sister and me during the day. Our 68-year-old neighbor became like a grandma to us.

A neighbor's support can provide essential caregiving and enriching experiences for children in the absence of nearby family.

Dear Abby: She went on our date without me and says I need to get over it

Communication and boundaries are essential in balancing family responsibilities and personal relationships.
Strain from caregiving can impact marriages, necessitating intentional time together for couples.
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#mental-health

Parenting stress is a health issue US surgeon general's advisory report

Parents report higher stress levels than non-parents, impacting their wellbeing and their children's development.

Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says in new advisory

Parental stress negatively impacts children's mental health, necessitating a shift in societal attitudes toward parenting and caregiving.

Navigating the Struggles and Joys of Caring for Aging Loved Ones

The article highlights the increasing burden of caregiving and the feeling of isolation many caregivers experience in the U.S.

Suzanne Crowe: Being a carer upends your life, yet many in this situation - most of them women - don't get paid for the work they do

Caring for a loved one involves extensive responsibilities that greatly impact the caregiver's family life and emotional well-being.

Opinion | Easing the Stress Parents Face

The well-being of parents is crucial, highlighting the need for systemic support to address caregiving stress.
Urgent policy changes are necessary to alleviate the overwhelming stress faced by modern families.

A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? | Nicci Gerrard

Grief manifests uniquely for everyone, often leading to a desire for change and compassion, particularly in healthcare for dementia patients and caregivers.

Parenting stress is a health issue US surgeon general's advisory report

Parents report higher stress levels than non-parents, impacting their wellbeing and their children's development.

Parental stress is an urgent public health issue, U.S. surgeon general says in new advisory

Parental stress negatively impacts children's mental health, necessitating a shift in societal attitudes toward parenting and caregiving.

Navigating the Struggles and Joys of Caring for Aging Loved Ones

The article highlights the increasing burden of caregiving and the feeling of isolation many caregivers experience in the U.S.

Suzanne Crowe: Being a carer upends your life, yet many in this situation - most of them women - don't get paid for the work they do

Caring for a loved one involves extensive responsibilities that greatly impact the caregiver's family life and emotional well-being.

Opinion | Easing the Stress Parents Face

The well-being of parents is crucial, highlighting the need for systemic support to address caregiving stress.
Urgent policy changes are necessary to alleviate the overwhelming stress faced by modern families.

A decade ago, my father suffered alone and in misery. Why do dementia sufferers still face the same fate? | Nicci Gerrard

Grief manifests uniquely for everyone, often leading to a desire for change and compassion, particularly in healthcare for dementia patients and caregivers.
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Your Employees Are Also Caregivers. Here's How to Support Them.

Recognizing and supporting employee caregiving responsibilities is essential for enhancing workplace culture and productivity.

Why Women Get Less Exercise Time Than Men

Women often struggle to prioritize their own health and exercise due to caregiving responsibilities.
#healthcare

Medicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients

Family caregivers of dementia patients face overwhelming challenges and emotional burdens, consuming significant time and energy.

CareYaya is enabling affordable home care by connecting healthcare students with elders | TechCrunch

CareYaya is disrupting the caregiving industry by matching families with healthcare students for affordable, in-home support.

Life as an unpaid carer in the UK: I feel unseen and unheard and politicians don't offer much'

Becoming a carer for a parent with a serious illness can have significant financial implications, leading to sacrifices and challenges in maintaining one's career and financial stability.

'My son spends a lot of time in ICU, my carer's allowance isn't enough' - single mum in plea for more support in Budget

Carers save the State money but face financial difficulties due to insufficient allowances.

Medicare explores a new way to support caregivers of dementia patients

Family caregivers of dementia patients face overwhelming challenges and emotional burdens, consuming significant time and energy.

CareYaya is enabling affordable home care by connecting healthcare students with elders | TechCrunch

CareYaya is disrupting the caregiving industry by matching families with healthcare students for affordable, in-home support.

Life as an unpaid carer in the UK: I feel unseen and unheard and politicians don't offer much'

Becoming a carer for a parent with a serious illness can have significant financial implications, leading to sacrifices and challenges in maintaining one's career and financial stability.

'My son spends a lot of time in ICU, my carer's allowance isn't enough' - single mum in plea for more support in Budget

Carers save the State money but face financial difficulties due to insufficient allowances.
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Joy and sorrow of caregiving at the heart of two new stage productions

The Art of Care celebrates human empathy and connection during crises, emphasizing care over trauma.

How Health Care Can Be Made More Equitable

The U.S. healthcare system must focus on equitable access, especially in caregiving and postpartum support.

Juxtapoz Magazine - Esther Pearl Watson: Generating Auras

Esther Pearl Watson's art reflects personal experiences and familial bonds, portraying her father's transformation through caregiving and inspiration drawn from comets.
#dementia

This Is The One Dementia Symptom We Don't Talk About Enough

Sundowning is a condition in dementia where confusion peaks during late afternoon and evening, causing distress to individuals.

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia involves managing neuropsychiatric symptoms like aggression and hallucinations, leading many to assisted living facilities or nursing homes.

Beverly Glenn-Copeland Says He's Been Diagnosed With Dementia

Beverly Glenn-Copeland announces dementia diagnosis, marking final tour with wife Elizabeth, while challenging negative perceptions of the illness.

'Art gives you something to hold on to': Dutch museum launches dementia-friendly programme

Art as a means of connection for people with dementia and their carers at Kunstmuseum Den Haag.

Dear Abby: I'm coming into secret money. I might use it to leave my wife.

Emotional abuse is intolerable, leading to considerations of independence and leaving harmful situations.

My Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease. This Is How I Explained It To My Kids.

Ty Lewis found support lacking when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has since become an advocate for caregivers.
Lewis has created a community on her mother's Instagram page and has completed specialized training to help others with Alzheimer's and dementia.

This Is The One Dementia Symptom We Don't Talk About Enough

Sundowning is a condition in dementia where confusion peaks during late afternoon and evening, causing distress to individuals.

New help for dealing with aggression in people with dementia

Caring for older adults with dementia involves managing neuropsychiatric symptoms like aggression and hallucinations, leading many to assisted living facilities or nursing homes.

Beverly Glenn-Copeland Says He's Been Diagnosed With Dementia

Beverly Glenn-Copeland announces dementia diagnosis, marking final tour with wife Elizabeth, while challenging negative perceptions of the illness.

'Art gives you something to hold on to': Dutch museum launches dementia-friendly programme

Art as a means of connection for people with dementia and their carers at Kunstmuseum Den Haag.

Dear Abby: I'm coming into secret money. I might use it to leave my wife.

Emotional abuse is intolerable, leading to considerations of independence and leaving harmful situations.

My Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease. This Is How I Explained It To My Kids.

Ty Lewis found support lacking when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has since become an advocate for caregivers.
Lewis has created a community on her mother's Instagram page and has completed specialized training to help others with Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Melinda French Gates: 'It's time to change the face of power in venture capital'

The venture capital industry needs to support women-led and Black women-led ventures to address systemic funding disparities and respond to caregiving needs.
#feminism

The Care Dilemma by David Goodhart review a flawed study of family life

David Goodhart's exploration of care in his new book reveals the complexities of family life and societal changes impacting parenthood.

I Like Being a Mom. Here's Why I Don't Usually Admit It.

The challenges of voicing positive feelings about motherhood amid societal expectations and personal fears.

The Care Dilemma by David Goodhart review a flawed study of family life

David Goodhart's exploration of care in his new book reveals the complexities of family life and societal changes impacting parenthood.

I Like Being a Mom. Here's Why I Don't Usually Admit It.

The challenges of voicing positive feelings about motherhood amid societal expectations and personal fears.
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#family-relationships

Choosing to Care: A Daughter's Journey With Alzheimer's

Irina chose to be her mother's primary caregiver, prioritizing their relationship over societal expectations of career advancement.

San Francisco Man Helps Mother Navigate New Life With Dementia - San Francisco Bay Times

Frank leverages technology and community support to care for his mother long-distance, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding in caregiving.

Dear Abby: I was a stay-at-home mom, and now I take my ex's money. What's wrong with that?

Family relationships can be strained by financial issues and past grievances, causing emotional distress.

Choosing to Care: A Daughter's Journey With Alzheimer's

Irina chose to be her mother's primary caregiver, prioritizing their relationship over societal expectations of career advancement.

San Francisco Man Helps Mother Navigate New Life With Dementia - San Francisco Bay Times

Frank leverages technology and community support to care for his mother long-distance, emphasizing the importance of connection and understanding in caregiving.

Dear Abby: I was a stay-at-home mom, and now I take my ex's money. What's wrong with that?

Family relationships can be strained by financial issues and past grievances, causing emotional distress.
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#retirement

A boomer said he's struggling to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his wife

Financial struggles intensify for retirees managing high medical expenses and taxes, impacting their savings despite having income from Social Security.

I'm in my 70s and don't babysit my grandchildren. I've already done my time raising kids.

Nirmala Sequeira values her independence in retirement and does not feel obligated to babysit her grandchildren, having already fulfilled her parenting duties.

Read an Excerpt from Stephen King's You Like It Darker'

Family support and dedication in caring for an elderly parent can be a significant responsibility and commitment.

A boomer said he's struggling to survive on Social Security after retiring early to care full-time for his wife

Financial struggles intensify for retirees managing high medical expenses and taxes, impacting their savings despite having income from Social Security.

I'm in my 70s and don't babysit my grandchildren. I've already done my time raising kids.

Nirmala Sequeira values her independence in retirement and does not feel obligated to babysit her grandchildren, having already fulfilled her parenting duties.

Read an Excerpt from Stephen King's You Like It Darker'

Family support and dedication in caring for an elderly parent can be a significant responsibility and commitment.
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Stankovich: Bay Area family caregivers face financial hurdles - San Jose Spotlight

Family caregivers are essential yet undervalued, struggling under financial and emotional burdens, especially in high-cost living areas like the Bay Area.

Why are women who don't have children an easy target? | Letters

Criticism of childless women is often oversimplified and ignores the complexities of individual circumstances.
#financial-struggles

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

A boomer who has had cancer and gets $2,200 a month in Social Security can't retire comfortably: 'It's a catch-22'

Older Americans with health issues often struggle financially despite Social Security, necessitating part-time work and conservative spending.

The cost of aging in place can be crushing'

Aging in place remains preferred for older Americans, yet the financial and emotional costs can be overwhelming.

A boomer who has had cancer and gets $2,200 a month in Social Security can't retire comfortably: 'It's a catch-22'

Older Americans with health issues often struggle financially despite Social Security, necessitating part-time work and conservative spending.
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Sometimes, Love Is Just What We Do

The author's experience of a broken back led to a deep realization of love and caregiving's importance through her husband's unwavering support.

Panda's Kitchen, London: It demands your full attention' restaurant review

Panda's Kitchen provides comfort food during challenging times, emphasizing the significance of meals beyond sustenance.

5 Books to Make Caregiving a Little More Manageable

Even those with medical expertise find caregiving challenging, illustrating the difficulties faced by non-professionals in America.
#health-management

Samsung SmartThings Family Care wants to help caregivers

SmartThings Family Care provides caregivers with tools to manage the health and safety of loved ones using Samsung's connected technology.

Caring For My Aging Dad & Young Kids Has Taken A Toll On My Health

Managing personal health often takes a backseat to caregiving responsibilities for children and aging parents, leading to neglect of basic needs.

Samsung SmartThings Family Care wants to help caregivers

SmartThings Family Care provides caregivers with tools to manage the health and safety of loved ones using Samsung's connected technology.

Caring For My Aging Dad & Young Kids Has Taken A Toll On My Health

Managing personal health often takes a backseat to caregiving responsibilities for children and aging parents, leading to neglect of basic needs.
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Samsung's new Family Care service helps caregivers monitor loved ones

Samsung's Family Care leverages smart home tech to assist caregivers in monitoring their loved ones remotely.

14 People Who Ignored Their Doctors' Orders And Immediately Regretted It

Patients ignoring medical advice can lead to severe consequences like leakage of spinal fluid or falls at home.

How A Man's Brain Changes After Becoming A Dad

Parenthood leads to brain volume loss, potentially linked to caregiving engagement, sleep problems, and mental health symptoms.

12 Expert-Recommended Products To Help Someone With Dementia

Preventative practices can aid in slowing down dementia progression and possibly prevent onset.

The Lemon Pasta That Made Me Feel Cared for as a New Mom

Birth and death are transitional processes both messy and expensive, supporting those going through it is invaluable.
Friends with children provided care for the parent, while friends without children cared for the baby.
#gender-inequality

How the DIY economy hurts women

Women undertake multiple roles and responsibilities, including caregiving, budget management, and supporting the economy through underpaid jobs.

Expert says women face unique retirement challenges: CNBC

Gender wage gap contributes to women's retirement challenges
Longer life span and caregiving responsibilities impact women's retirement prospects

How the DIY economy hurts women

Women undertake multiple roles and responsibilities, including caregiving, budget management, and supporting the economy through underpaid jobs.

Expert says women face unique retirement challenges: CNBC

Gender wage gap contributes to women's retirement challenges
Longer life span and caregiving responsibilities impact women's retirement prospects
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New dressing robot can 'mimic' the actions of care-workers

Two-armed dressing robot mimics care-worker movements
Technology frees up care-workers for companionship and well-being checks

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in February

Literary non-fiction explores big social questions.
Challenges in finding books on education, community, care, and inclusion.
#aging-population

100 hours of help, no pay for caregivers

People with dementia account for over 40% of unpaid caregivers' time
1 in 9 people over 65 has Alzheimer's disease

Shrinking Family Sizes May Change Our Experience with Aging

Extended families around the world are getting smaller as people live longer and have fewer children.
The declining availability of extended family support will increase the burden of caring for older people and children, especially in lower-income countries.

100 hours of help, no pay for caregivers

People with dementia account for over 40% of unpaid caregivers' time
1 in 9 people over 65 has Alzheimer's disease

Shrinking Family Sizes May Change Our Experience with Aging

Extended families around the world are getting smaller as people live longer and have fewer children.
The declining availability of extended family support will increase the burden of caring for older people and children, especially in lower-income countries.
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Helen Garner's Alienating Domesticity

Helen Garner's early writing was made possible by her experiments in caregiving and communal living
Garner's work explores the complexities and challenges of relationships and obligations in flux

The Man in Room 117

Andrey Shevelyov's mother is attempting to care for him after he stopped taking his medication for psychosis and experienced unpredictable and menacing outbursts.
The state is providing temporary housing for severely mentally ill individuals as a way to divert them from the criminal justice system.

Improved employment policies can encourage fathers to be more involved at home

Remote work during the pandemic has led to increased involvement of Canadian fathers in household work and childcare.
Access to policies like parental leave and remote work is limited, hindering their potential to promote gender equity in caregiving.

What she does for love: Caring for her son who is losing his ability to walk and talk

Kenia Cutie, a caregiver for her son with Sanfilippo syndrome, has been nominated for a Wish Book campaign to help her get a handicap-friendly van.
Cutie's main support system, Nayar Arzuaga, describes her struggles and exhaustion as a caregiver.

Women Revealed The Gruesome Mental Loads They Carry That Their Families Don't Have A Clue About

Women open up about the exhausting mental load they carry in their families, including caring for aging parents and dealing with mental illness.
The absence and lack of support from family members can greatly impact women's mental health and exacerbate anxiety disorders.

I took care of my mother until she died at 100 and was burned out. I expected to feel free, but I don't.

Taking care of a loved one can be stressful and lead to burnout.
Job stress and burnout can also occur when caring for someone you deeply care about.
The pandemic intensified the stress of caregiving for the author and their family.

The Plight of the Eldest Daughter

Eldest daughters often feel pressure to take on the role of nurturer and exemplar within their families.
The online outpour of grievances from eldest daughters reveals frustration with inflexible assumptions about family roles.
Family members and societal expectations play a significant role in imposing the caregiving tendency on eldest daughters.

I Thought Caregiving Would Deplete Me. It Actually Transformed Me.

Motherhood can lead to unexpected personal growth and transformation through caregiving.
#alzheimers-disease

Alzheimer's made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease's trajectory-if diagnosis and treatment start early

Improved diagnostics and early detection can offer hope in Alzheimer's treatment.

Opinion: Alzheimer's treatments give us hope, but diagnosis needs improving

The endorsement of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease signifies progress in treatment and highlights the importance of early diagnosis for effective intervention.

Alzheimer's made my mom unable to recognize her grandkids. Breakthroughs too late for her can change the disease's trajectory-if diagnosis and treatment start early

Improved diagnostics and early detection can offer hope in Alzheimer's treatment.

Opinion: Alzheimer's treatments give us hope, but diagnosis needs improving

The endorsement of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease signifies progress in treatment and highlights the importance of early diagnosis for effective intervention.
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Miss Manners: Since I got pregnant, I find myself having to hold back the swears

Dealing with invasive questions about conception after infertility can be challenging, requiring grace and tact in responses.

This fossil of a child with Down syndrome shows 'true altruism' in Neanderthals' caregiving

The earliest-known evidence of Down syndrome found in a 6-year-old Neanderthal child, 'Tina', highlights compassionate caregiving among extinct archaic humans.

Fossil of Neanderthal child with Down's syndrome hints at early humans' compassion

Evidence of Neanderthal child with Down's syndrome indicates compassionate caregiving among this archaic human species.
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